Biden will not sack Austin over failure to report hospitalization

U.S. President Joe Biden has no plans to sack Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin after he came under fire for failing to disclose his hospitalization for days, but his administration will investigate the "lack of transparency," a White House official said Monday.White House national security spokesman John Kirby said Biden wants to keep working with Austin, as the president respects "the amazing job" he has done as Pentagon chief and very much values his advice and leadership."The president's number one focus is on (Austin's) health and recovery, and he looks forward to having him back at the P…READ FULL ARTICLE