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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation amid tensions with Hegseth

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, leaving the Army without Senate-confirmed leadership.

2 stories19 sourcesUpdated Sep 1, 2026

In this storyline:United States Department of Defense United States Department of the Army The White House Pete Hegseth

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Sep 1, 2026
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, the White House confirms.
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Aug 31, 2026
Driscoll's resignation follows months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, leaving the Army without Senate-confirmed leadership as acting officials take over.
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says

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US Army Secretary Driscoll resignation reported amid tensions

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Trump amid months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, leaving the Army with no Senate-confirmed leadership as acting officials assume duties. Reports from Reuters, CNN, and others confirm the White House and WSJ have been informing the narrative of a broader leadership shake-up within the Army.

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