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Former Air Force chief accuses Hegseth of leading ‘culture of fear’ as he Trumpifies the military

Former Army secretary said last week that his ex-boss was doing ‘generational’ damage to America’s armed forces

The Independent UK

Captain calamity: Pete Hegseth under fire for ‘inept’ leadership of US military

The US defense secretary faces internal dissent and discord at the Pentagon, accused of focusing on culture war issues and his own political ambitions as the Iran war drags on

The Guardian - US

Pentagon Chaos Erupts as Army Secretary Quits Amid Explosive Hegseth Clash

Trump urged Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to stay, but he resigned after reportedly warning the president about Pete Hegseth, deepening a Pentagon leadership crisis.

International Business Times UK

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It's time for Trump to fire Pete Hegseth

He's dangerous. He's incompetent. He's ruining America’s reputation. Even the president can see that

Salon

Republican senators turn on ‘inept’ Pete Hegseth, call on Trump to fire him, ‘intimidated by competence’

"I have never witnessed more inept management of the brave men and women who serve our country."

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Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll

President Donald Trump has named Adam Telle, a civilian Army official and former Republican Senate and White House aide, as acting Army secretary following Dan Driscoll’s departure. Telle takes charge amid reported tensions between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with the Army engaged in the Iran conflict and facing…

The Economic Times

Trump appoints Adam Telle as acting US army secretary

US president Donald Trump said Thursday that he was appointing a new acting secretary of the US Army.

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Resigning Army Secretary warns Hegseth is creating a dangerous leadership void in the military

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The Independent UK

Army Secretary who quit believes Hegseth doing ‘generational damage’ to the military

Hegseth, a former Fox News host, has publicly declared that he wants to drastically change the Department of Defense

The Independent UK

'He Is Doing a Horrible Job': Republican Senator Calls on Trump To Sack Pete Hegseth Over 'Inept Management'

Senator Thom Tillis urges President Trump to dismiss Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing poor management and leadership voids amid ongoing military conflicts and high-profile resignations.

International Business Times UK

Republican Senator calls on Trump to fire Hegseth for ‘inept management’

Thom Tillis slammed the Defense Secretary’s leadership – 18 months after casting a key vote to confirm his appointment

The Independent UK

Driscoll offers no reason for his exit as Army secretary but says Wednesday is his last full day

Dan Driscoll has announced that his last full day as Army secretary is Wednesday

The Independent UK

Bipartisan outrage after Pentagon shuts down elite US Army drone unit training to fight like Ukraine

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pressing the U.S. Army to explain why it told a unit based in Europe to stop specializing in drone warfare

The Independent UK

Hegseth blocks six Army officers from promotion to two-star generals: report

Defense Secretary’s latest reported interventions come amid a series of high profile departures from the Pentagon

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump warns he’s ‘prepared’ to launch fresh attack as US embassies issue security alert

Fighting between the US and Iran has seen the biggest exchange of fire since July

International Business Times UK

Hung Cao Navy Secretary Nomination Lands as Iran War Leaves US Sailors Stretched To Breaking Point

Donald Trump has nominated acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent role as the Iran war strains US sailors and fresh resignations shake Pentagon leadership.

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Hawks lament Pentagon ‘churn’ after Army secretary’s resignation

Defense-minded lawmakers are growing concerned about leadership vacuums in the military following the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. “I’m tired of all the churn. I want to see some stability,” House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike D. Rogers, R-Ala., told reporters Tuesday. Pressed on if he’s concerned about a leadership…

International Business Times

Army Secretary Resigns Dan Driscoll Resigns. He Had Reportedly Clashed With Hegseth.

Driscoll had reportedly clashed with Hegseth over attempted purges of personnel.

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Trouble at the Pentagon

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The Independent UK

The Latest: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down

The Independent UK

The chaos inside Hegseth’s defense department as Trump ‘concerned’ by scale of purge

IN FOCUS: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll joins long list of exits from Defense Secretary’s top team, with the president said to be ‘surprised’ by the number of senior departures. Joe Sommerlad reports

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Duane Keith Davis found guilty of 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur

Jury took about three hours to reach verdict in case that relied heavily on confessions from the defendant. Plus, the woman who lived with and loved Freddie Mercury as her fiance

The Guardian - US

‘Dangerous power grab’: top Democrats decry USPS system that could thwart mail-in voting – as it happened

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The Independent UK

Army secretary quits in latest military leadership shake-up

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International Business Times UK

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Quits as Reported Hegseth Feud Deepens Pentagon Turmoil

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months, amid reported tensions with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and ongoing Pentagon leadership challenges during international crises.

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