What changed in this update
The Army's top civilian leader has resigned. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House says. It's the latest in a series of military leadership shakeups.
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Resignation of U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll
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Current state
Dan Driscoll has resigned as U.S. Army Secretary, and Adam Telle has been named acting Army Secretary.
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What changed
Adam Telle was named acting Army Secretary following Dan Driscoll's resignation.
In this event Who Is Adam Telle, Trump’s New Acting Army Secretary?
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns
The Army's top civilian leader has resigned. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House says. It's the latest in a series of military leadership shakeups.
CBS
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns as Hegseth clashes hit breaking point
NPR – US NPR
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says
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.
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NYTimes – US NYT
Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll Resigns as U.S. Military Grapples With Two Wars
The resignation of Daniel P. Driscoll, the secretary of the Army, had been expected but comes at a tumultuous time for the service.
Guardian
US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth
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…
