US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth

August 31, 2026 · 8:38 pm 5 sources

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• US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth
  The Guardian · August 31, 2026 22:56
  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, The army official, who is second in line to defense secretary Pete Hegseth, had…
• Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says
  NPR · September 1, 2026 04:43
  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.
• SCOTUS allows Trump's ballroom project to continue. And, the Army secretary resigns
  NPR · September 1, 2026 11:23
  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.

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• US Supreme Court allows Trump ballroom project to proceed
  Deutsche Welle · August 31, 2026 20:38
  The ruling allows the Trump administration to continue the $400 million White House ballroom construction project for now.
• US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll submits resignation, media reports say
  Al Jazeera · August 31, 2026 23:23
  Army secretary's resignation follows months of tensions with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, US media reports say.