Army Secretary Driscoll to Leave Amid Tensions

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is preparing to leave his position by the end of 2026, following months of reported tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to people familiar with the discussions. The departure, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, would create another high-level vacancy in the Army's leadership structure.

Driscoll's exit is expected before the year concludes, though it could happen sooner. Signs of his planned departure include his family's relocation from the official Army secretary residence at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall to North Carolina over the summer. Driscoll himself moved into a smaller apartment on the base.

The reported move comes amid a strained relationship with Hegseth. The two have clashed on various issues, including a public disagreement over women in combat roles. Driscoll has stated he sees no difference between men and women in combat, a position that contrasts with Hegseth's repeated emphasis on maintaining high, male-standard physical requirements.

Hegseth has also reshaped the Army's top ranks during his tenure. In April, he removed Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George from his position without a public...