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US Army Secretary Driscoll resigns amid Hegseth clash; Senate warns of leadership vacuum

Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll resigned after 18 months, following internal clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed senior officers and blocked promotions. No official reason was given; a senior Senate Democrat warns the Army's senior ranks are 'hollowed out' amid ongoing Middle East deployments. The resignation signals deepening civil-military friction and potential instability in US defense leadership.

Guardian World1 day agoUSengCredibility 33%View source

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