Amid tensions with Hegseth, US Army secy Dan Driscoll to step down by year-end

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.

By YASHASVI VASISTHA

US Army secretary expected to step down by year's end after months of tension with Hegseth - report

This follows Hegseth's April firing of General Randy George as the Army's chief of staff without explanation, drawing criticism from Republicans in Congress and from Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.

Top US Army Official To Step Down After Months Of Tension With Hegseth: Report

His departure would create another leadership vacuum at the top of the US Army, which has already been without a Senate-confirmed chief since Hegseth removed the army's chief of staff General Randy George in April.