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

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is reportedly planning to step down from his position by late 2026. His planned departure comes amid months of reported tensions between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Driscoll's upcoming exit threatens to leave the US Army without a Senate-confirmed leader. Additionally, the service branch currently lacks another Senate-confirmed official.