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Trump pounces on the press in a panic

From the president to the Pentagon, the administration appears to be in a spiral

Salon · Sep 1

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

IN FOCUS: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, one of a long list of Pentagon departures under the defense secretary’s rule, has spoken out about his exit. Joe Sommerlad reports

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Trump Stirs 2028 MAGA Succession War as Hegseth Secretly Explores Presidential Bid Against JD Vance

President Trump downplays reports of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's potential 2028 presidential run, highlighting that it's premature to discuss successors. Hegseth denies the claims, calling them '100% false'.

International Business Times UK · Sep 1

Iran-US war latest: Tehran hits back after Trump strikes Iranian tankers and wedding party

The latest US strikes follow Iranian attacks on shipping and American service members

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Pete Hegseth to run for US 2028 presidential elections? Trump weighs in

US President Donald Trump has dismissed speculation about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth running for president in 2028, saying it is too early to discuss his successor. Trump said Hegseth is focused on the military and that the Republicans must first get through the November midterm elections.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

US army secretary Dan Driscoll steps down amid tensions with Pentagon chief Hegseth: Report

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after about 18 months in the post, becoming the latest senior military official to leave the Trump administration amid a sweeping shake-up of Pentagon leadership.

The Times of India · Sep 1

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll tenders resignation over rift with Pete Hegseth

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation amid escalating tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, though the White House has not confirmed acceptance. Driscoll reportedly opposed Hegseth’s interference in Army transformation and appointments.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Kinzinger thought Pentagon paid influencers. Now it seems conservative veteran influencers were secretly hired to roles that can influence policy

Outed by an online freak-out.

We Got This Covered · Sep 1

Trump’s Army Secretary resigns after reportedly clashing with Hegseth

Dan Driscoll leaves after 18-months in the job with White House bogged down in Iran conflict

The Independent UK · Sep 1

US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth

Resignation comes after months of turmoil at Pentagon, from leaked investigation to ousting of senior officials

The Guardian - US · Aug 31