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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spiked the names of at least six Army officers from a list for promotions to two-star generals, a person familiar with the matter, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told The Hill Tuesday.  The removals come just days after the Pentagon chief blocked promotions of four Army officers sel

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned early last week at one of the busiest moments for the service since the height of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

There are questions about the future of the Pentagon after another central member of the military team stepped down. Nick Schifrin reports.

Sudden departure of Daniel Driscoll comes after Pentagon chief removed senior officers and blocked promotions, prompting warnings of a leadership crisis A senior Senate Democrat accused Pentagon secretary Pete Hegseth of having “hollowed out” the army’s senior ranks after its top civilian leader resigned after months o

The defense secretary’s cuts, which have hit about 10 percent of the military’s top officers, are dividing the Pentagon, officials said.

Rep. Bacon on Hegseth: 'We should all be concerned when the Secretary fires so many senior General, Officers and Admirals'  CNN

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned after months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the White House confirmed Monday, Aug. 31. During his tenure, he helped the Trump administration lead contacts with Ukrainian and Russian officials aimed at advancing peace talks.

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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll—one of the highest ranking officials in the Defense Department—warned President Trump that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s mass purge of military leadership could have a negative impact on the Army’s “transformation and readiness,” according to The Atlantic. Then he resigned. During their m

The resignation of Daniel P. Driscoll, the secretary of the Army, had been expected but comes at a tumultuous time for the service.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation was announced Monday after months of disputes with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Charlie D'Agata reports.

Dan Driscoll, a close ally of Vice President JD Vance, resigned after mounting tensions with the defense secretary.

Dan Driscoll's departure is the latest high-profile exit at the US defense department under defense secretary Pete Hegseth.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, a friend of US Vice President JD Vance, is stepping down after just 18 months on the job, the White House says.

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation leaves the service without several top leaders even as the conflict with Iran continues.

August 31, 2026 11:32 PM ET Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll reportedly submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump on Monday.The resignation is technically pending until accepted by the president. The White House praised Driscoll for being “highly effective,” ABC reported Monday.“Secretary Driscoll has been

US Army Secretary resigns after months of strife with Pete Hegseth  GB News

Driscoll submitted his resignation after speaking with Trump about the current state of the Army, a U.S. official told MS NOW.

Army secretary resigns after months of tension with Pete Hegseth  USA Today

Driscoll’s exit leaves the Army without its Senate-confirmed civilian secretary amid a wider leadership shake-up.Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after about 18 months in the post, becoming the latest senior military official to leave the Trump administration amid a sweeping shake-up of Pentagon leadership.The

Dan Driscoll, in submitting his resignation, brought up concerns with the direction of the Army.

Dan Driscoll leaves after 18-months in the job with White House bogged down in Iran conflict

Driscoll, who is considered close to US Vice President JD Vance, becomes the latest senior official who has either been fired or pushed out in Hegseth's Pentagon.

Driscoll had a strained relationship with Hegseth, marked by disagreements over personnel and leadership decisions.

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation, the White House confirmed Monday, following reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Driscoll submitted his resignation after speaking with President Donald Trump about “the current state of the Army,” a U.S. official told MS NOW.

White House gave no reason for departure, but tensions with Defense Secretary were widely reported

Driscoll, who has been well regarded by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, is a close associate of Vice President JD Vance.

Driscoll’s resignation comes after months of tension between him and War Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Post previously reported that Hegseth feared being fired by Trump and replaced by Driscoll.

Dan Driscoll is the latest senior military figure to quit, leaving a vacuum at the top of the American military

US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after months of tension with Hegseth US army secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).  The move comes after months of tension between Driscoll and defence secretary Pete Hegseth over the ousting of several

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned this week after disagreements with War Secretary Pete Hegseth seeped into the public eye. Driscoll, who is a college friend of Vice President JD Vance, is expected to leave the Pentagon in the coming days, according to multiple outlets. The development comes after Driscoll publicly

Dan Driscoll, who has served as the Army’s civilian leader since February 2025, tendered his resignation Monday.

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll who has clashed with his boss, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, will be leaving his post, according to a person familiar with the matter, even as the military conflict with Iran continues.

Exclusive | Army Secretary Resigns After Months of Friction With Hegseth  WSJ

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump on Monday after reportedly butting heads with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for months. The Wall Street Journal first reported that Driscoll is expected to leave the Pentagon in the coming days, potentially ending the tenure of a key playe