Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is facing calls to resign from his leadership position after failing to inform the public and even his own staff that he was hospitalized for several days and unable to perform his duties. 

House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) called on the top Biden administration official to resign on Monday, accusing Austin of failing to notify President Joe Biden and the National Security Council of his condition. The criticism comes after Austin was hospitalized last week due to complications from a procedure but news of his condition was not disclosed until four days later.