Army Secretary eyes exit around end of year amid Hegseth tensions

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is planning to depart his Pentagon position around the end of 2026. According to sources familiar with the discussions, the intended exit follows a months-long turf war with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The development highlights ongoing internal friction at the highest levels of the defense department. The timeline and circumstances of Driscoll's prospective departure were detailed to media by former administration officials and other knowledgeable sources.