Army secretary resigns after clashes with Hegseth as Democrats warn of ‘hollowed out’ leadership
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after 18 months in the role, following months of internal tensions and clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Driscoll's sudden departure—which occurred sooner than expected amid an escalation of U.S. military operations in Iran—highlights Hegseth's growing influence over the Pentagon after nearly 20 months in office.
The resignation follows a pattern of Hegseth forcing out senior officers and blocking military promotions. In response to the leadership shakeup, senior congressional Democrats warned of a growing leadership crisis and accused the Pentagon chief of having "hollowed out" the senior ranks of the Army.
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How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
The Hill (US)Focuses heavily on Hegseth consolidating control and imposing his will.
The Guardian World (GB)Emphasizes the broader leadership crisis and Democratic warnings of a hollowed-out military.
KMBC (Kansas City, US) (US)Highlights the timing alongside escalating U.S. military operations in Iran.
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