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US Army Secretary Resigns Amid Pentagon Tensions as Supreme Court Clears Trump Ballroom

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after just 18 months following internal clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Simultaneously, the Supreme Court has ruled to allow construction of Donald Trump’s proposed White House ballroom to proceed.

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BBCHigh16h ago

US army secretary resigns after months of tension

Dan Driscoll, the youngest-ever army secretary, was about 18 months into his post.

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bloombergHigh6h ago

US Army Secretary Driscoll Resigns Following Hegseth Clash

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump and is stepping down after repeated clashes with his boss, Pete Hegseth. His resignation leaves the service without several top leaders as the conflict with Iran continues. Rachel Schilke of Bloomberg Government has more. (Source: Bloomberg)

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NPRHigh5h ago

SCOTUS allows Trump's ballroom project to continue. And, the Army secretary resigns

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.

By Brittney Melton

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CNNMostly Factual9h ago

John Roberts often defers to Trump but not for the White House ballroom project - CNN

John Roberts often defers to Trump but not for the White House ballroom project  CNN

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Business InsiderMostly Factual4h ago

See the full timeline of Trump's $400 million White House ballroom and military complex

President Donald Trump is building a new White House ballroom. Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images President Donald Trump is building a new $400 million White House ballroom and military complex. The project has been embroiled in lawsuits and controversy, and its price tag continues to increase. As of August, the Trump administration says construction is "65% finished." You can take President Donald Trump out of real estate, but you can't take real estate out of President Donald T...

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fortune2h ago

‘Pentagon right now is, in some cases, rudderless’: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll steps down after just 18 months

Rhode Island Senator and former Army officer Jack Reed said Secretary Hegseth is "cultivating a culture where dissent is punished."

By The Associated Press

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The WeekMostly Factual2h ago

Split Supreme Court lets Trump build his ballroom

The 5-4 decision overruled two lower court rulings

By Peter Weber, The Week US

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kyiv-independentMostly Factual5h ago

Trump's Army secretary who backed Ukraine military cooperation resigns, source says

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has played a role in Washington's efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine and previously advocated for closer U.S.-Ukraine military cooperation.

By Tim Zadorozhnyy

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Daily SabahMixed59m ago

US Army Secretary Driscoll resigns amid Hegseth tensions

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation, the White House confirmed Monday, following reports of mounting tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Asked...

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jordan-timesMixed6h ago

US Army Secretary Driscoll submits resignation- White House - Jordan Times

US Army Secretary Driscoll submits resignation- White House  Jordan Times

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kuwait-timesMixed10h ago

White House does not deny Army secretarys resignation - Kuwait Times

White House does not deny Army secretarys resignation  Kuwait Times

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BBC1 Sept, 01:01First to report

US army secretary resigns after months of tension

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kuwait-times1 Sept, 07:01

White House does not deny Army secretarys resignation - Kuwait Times

CNN1 Sept, 08:00

John Roberts often defers to Trump but not for the White House ballroom project - CNN

danas1 Sept, 08:10

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hvg1 Sept, 10:16

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de-volkskrant1 Sept, 10:20

Landmachtbaas VS stapt op, de zoveelste die onder Hegseth het veld moet ruimen

bloomberg1 Sept, 10:28

US Army Secretary Driscoll Resigns Following Hegseth Clash

jordan-times1 Sept, 10:44

US Army Secretary Driscoll submits resignation- White House - Jordan Times

NPR1 Sept, 11:23

SCOTUS allows Trump's ballroom project to continue. And, the Army secretary resigns

kyiv-independent1 Sept, 11:59

Trump's Army secretary who backed Ukraine military cooperation resigns, source says

Business Insider1 Sept, 12:05

See the full timeline of Trump's $400 million White House ballroom and military complex

gulf-news1 Sept, 12:07

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll steps down after 18 months

seneweb1 Sept, 12:38

La Cour suprême autorise la construction de la salle de bal de Trump à la Maison Blanche

FT1 Sept, 13:00

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lsm-lv1 Sept, 13:23

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luxemburger-wort1 Sept, 14:00

Ein Ballsaal für das Weiße Haus: Warum der Supreme Court den Weg für Trumps Lieblingsprojekt frei macht

fortune1 Sept, 14:12

‘Pentagon right now is, in some cases, rudderless’: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll steps down after just 18 months

The Week1 Sept, 14:52

Split Supreme Court lets Trump build his ballroom

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Daily Sabah1 Sept, 16:05Latest update

US Army Secretary Driscoll resigns amid Hegseth tensions