US Army secretary may step down before year’s end: Report
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- Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 1 Sept, 07:44headline rewritten
US-Heer: Staatssekretär Daniel Driscoll tritt nach Streit mit Pete Hegseth zurückPete Hegseth: Staatssekretär Daniel Driscoll tritt nach Streit mit »Kriegsminister« zurück - Le Monde (France)seen 1 Sept, 07:44description edited
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Ce proche du vice-président, J. D. Vance, a notamment été impliqué dans les négociations concernant la guerre en Ukraine. Aucune raison n’a été donnée pour expliquer son départ mais ses rapports difficiles avec le secrétaire à la défense ont été largement rapportés par la presse.Ce proche du vice-président, J. D. Vance, a notamment été impliqué dans les négociations concernant la guerre en Ukraine. Aucune raison n’a été donnée pour expliquer son départ, mais ses rapports difficiles avec le secrétaire à la défense ont été largement rapportés par la presse.
- ABC News (Australia)seen 1 Sept, 07:44headline rewritten
Civilian leader of US Army steps down after just 18 months in jobCivilian leader of US Army steps down after just 18 months - ČT24 (Czechia)seen 1 Sept, 07:44description edited
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Po osmnácti měsících odstupuje z postu náměstka amerického ministra obrany Dan Driscoll, uvedla agentura AP s odvoláním na Bílý dům. Důvod Driscollovy rezignace, který je přítelem viceprezidenta JD Vance, nebyl uveden, média ale psala o exnáměstkově napjatém vztahu s ministrem obrany Petem Hegsethem. Podle AP jde o nejnovější případ odchodu vysokého vojenského představitele za vlády amerického prezidenta Donalda Trumpa.Po osmnácti měsících odstupuje z postu náměstka amerického ministra obrany Dan Driscoll, uvedla agentura AP s odvoláním na Bílý dům. Důvod rezignace Driscolla, který je přítelem viceprezidenta JD Vance, nebyl uveden, média ale psala o exnáměstkově napjatém vztahu s ministrem obrany Petem Hegsethem. Podle AP jde o nejnovější případ odchodu vysokého vojenského představitele za vlády amerického prezidenta Donalda Trumpa.
- El Mundo (Spain)seen 1 Sept, 19:46headline rewritten
El secretario del Ejército de Estados Unidos presenta su renunciaHegseth contra Driscoll: así son los meses de guerra que terminan con la salida del secretario del Ejército - El País (Spain)seen 1 Sept, 19:46headline rewritten
El secretario del Ejército de Estados Unidos, Dan Driscoll, dimite por los despidos en la cúpula de las Fuerzas ArmadasLa marcha del secretario del Ejército de Tierra descabeza una fuerza clave del Pentágono en plena guerra de Irán - ANSA (Italy)seen 1 Sept, 19:46headline rewritten
Il segretario dell'esercito Usa si è dimesso dopo mesi di tensioni con HegsethIl segretario all'esercito Usa si dimette, inviso da Hegseth - Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 2 Sept, 14:24description edited
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Iran und die USA greifen einander weiter an, im Pentagon feuert oder vertreibt der Verteidigungsminister Generäle und zivile Führungskräfte. Nun tritt auch noch der für die US Army zuständige Staatssekretär Dan Driscoll zurück.Iran und die USA greifen einander weiter an, im Pentagon feuert oder vertreibt der Verteidigungsminister Generäle und zivile Führungskräfte. Nun tritt auch noch der für das US-Heer zuständige Staatssekretär Dan Driscoll zurück.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 2 Sept, 14:24description edited
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Donald Trumps Pentagon-Chef ist seit Langem umstritten. Nun wurde ihm auch noch Dan Driscoll abtrünnig, der Staatssekretär fürs Heer. Der Fall offenbart Pete Hegseths Versagen.Donald Trumps Pentagonchef ist seit Langem umstritten. Nun wurde ihm auch noch Dan Driscoll abtrünnig, der Staatssekretär fürs Heer. Der Fall offenbart Pete Hegseths Versagen.
- thenewsherald.comseen 3 Sept, 00:00headline rewritten
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the jobArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says - South China Morning Postseen 3 Sept, 03:04headline rewritten
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months on the job, White House saysUS Army Secretary Driscoll resigns after rifts in Pentagon leadership - The Hillseen 3 Sept, 03:04description edited
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is set to depart his role at the Pentagon in the coming days, leaving the Trump administration after being embroiled in a months-long turf war with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. “Secretary Driscoll has been highly effective in advancing President Trump’s agenda to Make America Strong Again at the Department of the...Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is set to depart his role at the Pentagon in the coming days, leaving the Trump administration after being embroiled in a months-long turf war with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to two sources familiar with internal deliberations. Driscoll spoke with President Trump about the “current state” of the Army and...
- Bloomberg Politicsseen 3 Sept, 03:04headline rewritten
Army Secretary Driscoll to Resign After Clashes With HegsethUS Army Secretary Driscoll Resigns After Clash With Hegseth - twincities.comseen 3 Sept, 03:27headline rewritten
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the jobArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says - midmichigannow.comseen 3 Sept, 07:55description edited
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The White House announced on Monday that Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, becoming the latest departure of a top militarDriscoll's departure marks the latest in a series of shakeups within the military leadership.
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the jobArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says - knpr.orgseen 3 Sept, 08:04URL changed
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The White House announced on Monday that Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, becoming the latest departure of a top militarDriscoll's departure marks the latest in a series of shakeups within the military leadership.
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Sat, 22 August 2026
4 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)01:27first to report
Dan Driscoll’s departure would leave army without Senate-confirmed leader
- The Hill02:26
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is looking to leave his role at the Pentagon around the end of 2026 following a months-long turf war with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a former White House official and another source familiar with the discussions told The Hill on Friday. A third source familiar said Driscoll has long communicated that...
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)06:16
Sekretarz armii USA Dan Driscoll ma opuścić stanowisko przed końcem bieżącego roku po miesiącach napięć w relacjach z sekretarzem obrony Pete’em Hegsethem - podaje dziennik "Wall Street Journal" ("WSJ"). Gazeta powołuje się na osoby zaznajomione z przebiegiem rozmów.
- Google News - Top Stories11:45
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Tension With Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Could Lead to Early Departure Military.com Exclusive | Army Secretary Expected to Step Down by Year’s End WSJ Army Secretary Dan Driscoll considering stepping down, sources say CBS News Army Secretary eyes exit around end of year amid Hegseth tensions The Hill Vance’s Army Secretary Pal on the Way Out After Hegseth Feud The Daily Beast
Sun, 23 August 2026
2 reports- Times of India02:01
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is reportedly planning to leave his position by late 2026. This departure follows months of reported tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Driscoll's exit could leave the Army without a Senate-confirmed leader. The Army also currently lacks a Senate-confirmed chief of staff. These developments signal significant changes at the Pentagon's senior levels.
- Google News - Top Stories03:17
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll considering stepping down, sources say CBS News Exclusive | Army Secretary Expected to Step Down by Year’s End WSJ Army Secretary eyes exit around end of year amid Hegseth tensions The Hill Vance’s Army Secretary Pal on the Way Out After Hegseth Feud The Daily Beast US army secretary to step down 'after tension with Hegseth' The Telegraph
Wed, 26 August 2026
2 reports- Times of India12:21
The US Army faces a leadership void with no permanent chief of staff. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed several senior officers, impacting leadership continuity. This occurs while American bases in West Asia endure drone and missile attacks. The Army's senior civilian official is also expected to depart soon. This significant personnel churn raises concerns about institutional expertise and decision-making.
- The Hill23:09
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering his chief spokesperson, Sean Parnell, to succeed Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who is eyeing an exit from the Pentagon in the coming months, two sources familiar with the matter told The Hill. The Hill previously reported that Parnell, who is also one of Hegseth’s senior advisers, has privately expressed...
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:01
Sean Parnell is among candidates being considered for Army’s top civilian post, The Hill reports, citing 2 sources familiar with matter
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- The Hill01:12
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked promotions of four Army officers picked for promotion to one-star rank, some of whom have ties to top Army generals the Pentagon chief ousted earlier this year, The Hill has learned. Some of the officers pulled from the list have links to former Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Randy George, who...
Mon, 31 August 2026
22 reports- ANSA (Italy)22:01edited after publishing
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Il segretario dell'esercito Usa si è dimesso dopo mesi di tensioni con HegsethDriscoll è l'ultima vittima delle purghe del capo del Pentagono
- Google News - Top Stories22:05
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation after tension with Hegseth CNN Exclusive | Army Secretary Resigns After Months of Friction With Hegseth WSJ Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation to Trump Fox News Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation to White House NBC News Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns from post axios.com
- Bloomberg Politics22:12edited after publishing
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Army Secretary Driscoll to Resign After Clashes With HegsethUS Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after repeated clashes with his boss, Pete Hegseth, leaving the service without several top leaders even as the conflict with Iran continues.
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- Japan Times1 Sept, 03:43their copy
- Bloomberg Politics22:19
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.
- Google News - Top Stories22:23
Exclusive | Army Secretary Resigns After Months of Friction With Hegseth WSJ Trump Live Updates: Army Secretary Resigns and Supreme Court Allows Ballroom Construction The New York Times Hegseth’s Pentagon Lurches Off the Rails The Atlantic Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation to Trump Fox News Dan Driscoll: US army secretary resigns after months of tension BBC
- The Hill22:24edited after publishing
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is set to depart his role at the Pentagon in the coming days, leaving the Trump administration after being embroiled in a months-long turf war with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to two sources familiar with internal deliberations. Driscoll spoke with President Trump about the “current state” of the Army and...
- thenewsherald.com22:29edited after publishing
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the jobIt marks the latest in a series of shakeups of top military leadership.
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- Axios22:38
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down from his post, according to a Department of Defense official. Why it matters: Driscoll, the youngest Army secretary in U.S. history, was well-liked in the military and regarded as a Trump 2.0 power player who took on a diplomatic role in talks to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Between the lines: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not warm to Driscoll as the two worked at the Department of Defense, but Driscoll's friendship with Vice...
- Google News - Top Stories22:39
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns from post Axios Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation after tension with Hegseth CNN Army’s Top Civilian Leader Resigns as It Grapples With Two Wars The New York Times Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid U.S. war with Iran MS NOW Army secretary has talked about resigning by Labor Day, sources say NBC News
- ktvu.com22:49
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday. Here's what to know.
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- fox26houston.com31 Aug, 22:49their copy
- NPR News1 Sept, 04:43their copy
- South China Morning Post22:54edited after publishing
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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months on the job, White House saysUS Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday, in the latest departure of a top military leader during the Trump administration. No reason was given for the departure of Driscoll, who is a friend of US Vice-President J.D. Vance, but tensions with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth have been widely reported. It marks the latest in a series of shake-ups of the military leadership, with the US Army especially seeing major upheaval....
- The Guardian World23:09
Resignation comes after months of turmoil at Pentagon, from leaked investigation to ousting of senior officials Army secretary Dan Driscoll has handed his resignation to Donald Trump, the White House said on Monday, becoming the latest high-profile figure to depart the defense department. The army official, who is second in line to defense secretary Pete Hegseth, had reportedly been eyeing an exit from the Pentagon amid apparent friction with the secretary. Continue reading...
- nzherald.co.nz23:11
Dan Driscoll's resignation follows months of friction with Defence Secretary.
- iheart.com23:14
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid tensions with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, leaving the Army without a Senate-confirmed leader as the U.S. continues its war against Iran. Driscoll's departure marks another shakeup in military leadership during President Trump's administration.
- iheart.com23:14
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid tensions with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, leaving the Army without a Senate-confirmed leader as the U.S. continues its war against Iran. Driscoll's departure marks another shakeup in military leadership during President Trump's administration.
- iheart.com23:14
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid tensions with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, leaving the Army without a Senate-confirmed leader as the U.S. continues its war against Iran. Driscoll's departure marks another shakeup in military leadership during President Trump's administration.
- iheart.com23:14
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid tensions with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, leaving the Army without a Senate-confirmed leader as the U.S. continues its war against Iran. Driscoll's departure marks another shakeup in military leadership during President Trump's administration.
- iheart.com23:14
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid tensions with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, leaving the Army without a Senate-confirmed leader as the U.S. continues its war against Iran. Driscoll's departure marks another shakeup in military leadership during President Trump's administration.
- Al Jazeera English23:23
Driscoll's resignation follows months of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, US media reports say.
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- Le Monde English1 Sept, 00:46their copy
- El Mundo (Spain)23:27edited after publishing
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El secretario del Ejército de Estados Unidos presenta su renunciaEl secretario del Ejército y cercano a JD Vance dimite tras meses de enfrentamientos por la gestión de las Fuerzas Armadas Leer
- Die Zeit (Germany)23:42
Nach 18 Monaten gibt Dan Driscoll sein Amt ab. Der US-Heeresstaatssekretär stand offenbar wiederholt im Konflikt mit Verteidigungsminister Pete Hegseth.
- Le Monde (France)23:54edited after publishing
Ce proche du vice-président, J. D. Vance, a notamment été impliqué dans les négociations concernant la guerre en Ukraine. Aucune raison n’a été donnée pour expliquer son départ, mais ses rapports difficiles avec le secrétaire à la défense ont été largement rapportés par la presse.
Tue, 1 September 2026
41 reports- newrepublic.com00:00
The president was reportedly shocked when Driscoll told him the extent of Hegseth’s actions.
- northerndailyleader.com.au00:11
US Army Secretary and Iraq war veteran Dan Driscoll has quit after just 18 months in the job,...
- Der Spiegel (Germany)00:23edited after publishing
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US-Heer: Staatssekretär Daniel Driscoll tritt nach Streit mit Pete Hegseth zurückPete Hegseth räumt als Chef im US-Verteidigungsministerium echte (und vermeintliche) Gegner aus dem Weg. Zuletzt hatte er sich an Staatssekretär Daniel Driscoll abgearbeitet. Der zieht nun Konsequenzen.
- Politico Europe00:36
Dan Driscoll, in submitting his resignation, brought up concerns with the direction of the Army.
- BBC News World01:01
Dan Driscoll, the youngest-ever army secretary, was about 18 months into his post.
- Times of India01:15
- Anadolu Agency (AA)01:47
Dan Driscoll’s resignation to leave US Army without Senate-confirmed civilian or military leader
- Channel News Asia02:09
If accepted, Driscoll's resignation would mark the latest departure of a senior military leader under President Donald Trump's administration.
- ČT24 (Czechia)02:20edited after publishing
Po osmnácti měsících odstupuje z postu náměstka amerického ministra obrany Dan Driscoll, uvedla agentura AP s odvoláním na Bílý dům. Důvod rezignace Driscolla, který je přítelem viceprezidenta JD Vance, nebyl uveden, média ale psala o exnáměstkově napjatém vztahu s ministrem obrany Petem Hegsethem. Podle AP jde o nejnovější případ odchodu vysokého vojenského představitele za vlády amerického prezidenta Donalda Trumpa.
- ABC News (Australia)02:23edited after publishing
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Civilian leader of US Army steps down after just 18 months in jobOne of the highest-ranking civilian US military leaders departs, reportedly following tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Google News - Top Stories03:12
Army secretary submits resignation to Trump after repeated clashes with Hegseth The Washington Post Dan Driscoll: US army secretary resigns after months of tension BBC Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll Resigns as U.S. Military Grapples With Two Wars The New York Times US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth The Guardian Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation to Trump Fox News
- Index.hr (Croatia)04:34
TRUMPOV "čovjek za dronove" Dan Driscoll podnio je ostavku zbog sukoba s ministrom Hegsethom oko modernizacije i uvođenja tehnologije dronova.
- wrvo.org04:43
Driscoll became the youngest-ever Army secretary last year at age 38 with plans to rapidly upgrade drones and other technologies. But Hegseth fired top generals, leading to friction between them.
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- wcsufm.org1 Sept, 04:43their copy
- Google News - Top Stories04:43
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says NPR US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth The Guardian Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says NBC 7 San Diego Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation after tension with Hegseth CNN Dan Driscoll’s Parting Shot The Atlantic
- La Repubblica (Italy)05:05Grana per Trump, perde il segretario dell’Esercito: Driscoll si dimette dopo gli scontri con Hegseth
Strappo nell’amministrazione Usa. Lascia l’ex ufficiale amico di Vance che godeva di stima bipartisan. E ora la successione è un problema
- N1 Info (Croatia)05:13
Tajnik američkih kopnenih snaga Dan Driscoll podnio je ostavku Bijeloj kući nakon višemjesečnih napetosti s ministrom obrane Peteom Hegsethom, rekao j
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- tportal (Croatia)1 Sept, 04:53their copy
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)05:31
Wiceszef Pentagonu nadzorujący siły lądowe USA Dan Driscoll złożył rezygnację. Informację o dymisji urzędnika, który był uważany za wschodzącą gwiazdę administracji Donalda Trumpa, potwierdził Biały Dom. Odejście ma bezpośredni związek z trwającym konfliktem z szefem resortu obrony Petem Hegsethem.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)06:20
Driscoll se istaknuo izvan Pentagona kada ga je Trump za pregovore s Moskvom i Kijevom
- ibtimes.co.uk06:47
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months, amid reported tensions with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and ongoing Pentagon leadership challenges during international crises.
- El País (Spain)06:57edited after publishing
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El secretario del Ejército de Estados Unidos, Dan Driscoll, dimite por los despidos en la cúpula de las Fuerzas ArmadasLa dimisión de Dan Driscoll llega después de meses de enfrentamientos con el secretario de Defensa, Pete Hegseth, y se suma a un largo elenco de salidas de altos mandos
- Le Figaro (France)07:26
La Maison-Blanche n’a pas démenti l’information. Dan Driscoll était notamment impliqué dans les négociations de paix entre la Russie et l’Ukraine.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)07:37
Dan Driscoll, koji je potvrđen na dužnost u veljači 2025., poticao je vojsku da bude agilnija u nabavi jeftinijeg oružja i kritizirao je velike proizvođače oružja
- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:46
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- Axios08:50
Two key reasons led to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation, announced Monday : the feeling that his modernization initiatives were being blocked, and the chaos created by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's firing of senior generals. Why it matters: Driscoll's wartime resignation, on top of Hegseth's firing of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George this spring, leaves the military's largest service without Senate-confirmed leadership, civilian or uniformed. Behind the scenes: Driscoll...
- iDNES (Czechia)09:45
Z postu náměstka amerického ministra obrany odstupuje Dan Driscoll. Důvod jeho rezignace Bílý dům neuvedl, média ale hojně psala o exnáměstkově napjatém vztahu s ministrem obrany Petem Hegsethem. Jde o nejnovější případ odchodu vysokého vojenského představitele za vlády prezidenta Donalda Trumpa.
- NPR News11:23
The Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump's ballroom project may continue. And, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months on the job.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)11:29
È veterano della guerra in Iraq, investitore nel settore tecnologico ed ex consigliere del vicepresidente JD Vance, a cui è considerato molto vicino. Ma negli ultimi mesi erano aumentate le tensioni col capo del Pentagono Pete Hegseth. Una situazione culminata con le sue dimissioni. Dan Driscoll, segretario dell’Esercito statunitense, ha lasciato ad appena 18 mesi […] L'articolo Usa, il segretario dell’Esercito Dan Driscoll si dimette: vicino a JD Vance, lascia dopo mesi di tensioni con Hegseth...
- Libération (France)12:20
La Maison Blanche a confirmé ce lundi 31 août le dépar de Dan Driscoll, après plusieurs mois de relations dégradées avec le chef du Pentagone Pete Hegseth. Son départ ajoute à l’instabilité qui frappe la direction de l’armée de terre américaine.
- Novinky (Czechia)12:48
Ve funkci náměstka amerického ministra obrany končí Dan Driscoll. Děje se tak po dříve rozebíraných rozepřích s šéfem resortu Petem Hegsethem, napsal web Axios. Driscoll je letitým blízkým přítelem amerického viceprezidenta J. D. Vancea. V Pentagonu coby náměstek mimo jiné usiloval o rychlejší zavádění dronů a nových technologií, zapojený byl i do jednání o ukončení ruské války na Ukrajině.
- reason.com13:30
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning after feuding with Pete Hegseth, as military leaders warn the Iran war is straining U.S. readiness.
- The Hill16:39
Plus: 🥭 A recall on mangos {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Happy September! We are two-thirds of the way through the year. Hope those new year’s resolutions are two-thirds of the way done! In today's issue: Driscoll's parting warning Moulton vs. Markey Johnson backs Miller New CEO at Apple Global bonds selloff Programming note: We’re...
- The Hill18:12
Sen. Mike Rounds (S.D.), a senior Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said he was “disappointed” to learn of the resignation of Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll and expressed concern about the broader turnover of senior military officers under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. “I was disappointed. I think he’s been a pretty solid guy....
- Le Figaro (France)18:15
DÉCRYPTAGE - Le départ du plus jeune titulaire du poste intervient sur fond de rivalités avec Pete Hegseth, alors que la guerre d’Iran se prolonge et que les crises se multiplient.
- Google News - Top Stories20:25
After Army secretary’s resignation, tallying the departures of military leaders The Washington Post Dan Driscoll’s Parting Shot The Atlantic Exclusive | Army Secretary Resigns After Months of Friction With Hegseth WSJ Army secretary submits resignation to White House after tensions with Pete Hegseth NBC News Meet Sean Parnell, Pentagon's Chief Spokesperson and a Contender to Succeed Army Secretary Driscoll Time Magazine
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)21:00
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has 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.
- The Guardian World22:37
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 of internal clashes with Hegseth. No official reason was given for army secretary Daniel Driscoll’s departure after 18 months on the job, while thousands of US soldiers are...
- The Hill22:38
The resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll underlines how Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is increasingly imposing his will on the Pentagon after nearly 20 months in the role. Driscoll’s departure, which came sooner than expected, followed months of tensions with Hegseth, who has forced out or stalled the promotions of dozens of senior military officials...
- PBS NewsHour22:47
To discuss the resignation of Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and the tension inside the Pentagon under Pete Hegseth, Geoff Bennett spoke with Frank Kendall of the Center for American Progress. He was Air Force Secretary during the Biden administration and co-wrote "Lethal Autonomy: The Future of Warfare Whether We Like It or Not."
- PBS NewsHour22:50
There are questions about the future of the Pentagon after another central member of the military team stepped down. Nick Schifrin reports.
- Google News - Top Stories22:50
Army secretary's resignation adds to turmoil at Pentagon under Hegseth PBS Dan Driscoll’s Parting Shot The Atlantic Opinion | Driscoll's Army exit exposes the Pentagon chaos under Hegseth ms.now Hegseth Targets 7 More Officers as His Frustrated Army Secretary Quits The New York Times Army secretary frequently warned White House about Hegseth before his departure: Sources abcnews.com
- Google News - Top Stories23:08
Army secretary resigns after clashes with Hegseth as Democrats warn of ‘hollowed out’ leadership theguardian.com Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll Resigns as U.S. Military Grapples With Two Wars The New York Times Hegseth is winning the battle over the Pentagon’s future Politico Hegseth’s Pentagon Lurches off the Rails The Atlantic All of the top military leaders who have exited under Hegseth and Trump Axios
Wed, 2 September 2026
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Pentagon chaos deepens after Dan Driscoll quits in clash with Pete Hegseth Financial Times Democrats warn of ‘hollowed out’ leadership after army chief resigns amid clashes with Hegseth The Guardian Hegseth Targets 7 More Officers as His Frustrated Army Secretary Quits The New York Times Meet Sean Parnell, Pentagon's Chief Spokesperson and a Contender to Succeed Army Secretary Driscoll Time Magazine Army secretary frequently warned White House about Hegseth before his departure: Sources ABC...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)03:00
Senior officials have departed, dismissed in Trump’s second term
- Google News - Top Stories04:19
Hegseth targets 7 more officers as his frustrated Army secretary quits The Seattle Times Dan Driscoll’s Parting Shot The Atlantic Army secretary's resignation adds to turmoil at Pentagon under Hegseth PBS Hegseth removes 6 Army officers from promotion list The Hill Hegseth is winning the battle over the Pentagon’s future Politico
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)04:19edited after publishing
Iran und die USA greifen einander weiter an, im Pentagon feuert oder vertreibt der Verteidigungsminister Generäle und zivile Führungskräfte. Nun tritt auch noch der für das US-Heer zuständige Staatssekretär Dan Driscoll zurück.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)08:41edited after publishing
Donald Trumps Pentagonchef ist seit Langem umstritten. Nun wurde ihm auch noch Dan Driscoll abtrünnig, der Staatssekretär fürs Heer. Der Fall offenbart Pete Hegseths Versagen.
- Axios09:00
The Pentagon has entered a period of profound institutional turmoil, as a crisis of leadership at home converges with a crisis of capacity abroad. Why it matters: Six months into the Iran war, Pete Hegseth presides over a Pentagon with fewer senior leaders, fewer critical weapons and less public accountability than at any point in President Trump's two terms. Zoom in: The most striking departure yet came Monday from Army Secretary Dan Driscoll — Vice President Vance's close friend and Yale Law...
- rawstory.com13:21
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's fixation on gender, masculinity and "warrior ethos" rhetoric is undermining the Army's efforts to modernize for future warfare, according to multiple military sources.Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned this week and expressed his concerns that Hegseth was blocking ...
- The Hill17:16
Dan Driscoll broke his silence late Tuesday, announcing that his last full day as Army secretary will be Wednesday, but he did not offer a reason for why he is resigning from the post he has held for 18 months. “As a third-generation Army veteran, it has been the honor of a lifetime to serve...
- Google News - Top Stories19:12
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Lauds Hegseth As Pentagon Refutes Reports Of Leadership Gap Forbes Driscoll breaks silence after resigning as Army secretary The Hill Here are the military and civilian leaders who've been fired, forced out or resigned since Hegseth became defense secretary CBS News All of the top military leaders who have exited under Hegseth and Trump Axios Why are so many Vance allies leaving the administration? Responsible Statecraft
- iDNES (Czechia)20:00
Více než dvacet vysoce postavených generálů a admirálů už přišlo o funkci od chvíle, kdy v čele Pentagonu usedl Pete Hegseth. Když ovšem v pondělí oznámil rezignaci jeho náměstek Dan Driscoll, začali reptat i republikánští senátoři. Bývalý moderátor Fox News podle nich v armádě šíří chaos a zmatky.
- Al Jazeera English20:48
Resignation of US Army secretary is latest loss at the top for the military.
- PBS NewsHour21:19
Dan Driscoll has announced that his last full day as U.S. Army secretary is Wednesday, but his social media post offered no explanation for why he is stepping down after 18 months as the service's civilian leader.
Thu, 3 September 2026
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Trump encouraged Army secretary to stay in job The Washington Post Hegseth headed for clash with GOP senators as frustrations grow The Hill Here are the military and civilian leaders who've been fired, forced out or resigned since Hegseth became defense secretary CBS News Dan Driscoll’s Parting Shot The Atlantic Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Lauds Hegseth As Pentagon Refutes Reports Of Leadership Gap Forbes
- dailymail.com22:55
Telle is legally allowed to serve for 210 days as acting secretary, which means Trump would need to replace him by March 31, 2027.
- Bloomberg Politics22:55
President Donald Trump named Adam Telle as acting secretary of the US Army, elevating the current assistant secretary overseeing civil works following the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.
- The Hill23:10
President Trump announced Thursday evening that Adam Telle, the current assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works, will be the acting Army secretary following this week’s resignation of Dan Driscoll. “He is a Great Patriot, who is respected by all,” the president wrote in a Truth Social post announcing Telle's appointment. As assistant secretary...