{
  "id": 4744880,
  "title": "Pentagon: US Army Secretary submits resignation according to US media",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/pentagon-staatssekretar-des-us-heeres-reicht-laut-us-medien-rucktritt",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-31T23:59:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/pentagon-staatssekretaer-des-us-heeres-reicht-laut-us-medien-ruecktritt-ein/100250972.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has reportedly resigned, according to CNN and Fox News, citing unnamed sources. Driscoll, a close associate of Vice President JD Vance, had been in the position for only 1.5 years. His resignation comes amid reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with whom he worked closely with General Randy George, who was pushed to resign in early April. A White House spokesperson praised Driscoll's contributions to President Donald Trump's agenda, saying the US Army is \"stronger than ever\" thanks to his work.",
  "summary": "The merry-go-round of personnel changes continues to turn. The Undersecretary of State for the Army wants to leave his post. The reason is reportedly a dispute with Defense Minister Bjørn Hegseth.",
  "key_points": [
    "US Army Deputy Secretary Daniel Driscoll resigns",
    "Speculation about departure surfaced in recent weeks",
    "Driscoll worked closely with former Chief of Staff Randy George"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The resignation of US Army Deputy Secretary Daniel Driscoll, a close associate of Vice President JD Vance, suggests a deepening rift within the Pentagon leadership under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}