- Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after just 18 months in the post following reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Driscoll, an Iraq war veteran and former adviser to Vice President JD Vance, submitted his resignation after discussing the state of the Army with President Donald Trump.
- White House spokesperson Anna Kelly praised Driscoll for advancing Trump's agenda, enhancing military readiness, and assisting in Russia-Ukraine negotiations.
- His departure marks the latest high-profile exit in a series of military leadership shake-ups overseen by Hegseth, including the ousting of top generals and the Navy secretary.
- As Army secretary, Driscoll focused on modernizing systems and cutting red tape for military contractors to rapidly develop drone capabilities.
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