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US Army secretary resigns amid controversy over wartime Pentagon purge
United States
First seen: Sep 1, 2026, 3:31 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 2, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The US Army secretary has resigned amid controversy involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and an alleged wartime purge.
SO WHAT?
Senior military leadership turnover during conflict could affect Pentagon governance and operational confidence.
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cbsnews.comen
Here are the military and civilian leaders who've been fired, forced out or resigned since Hegseth became defense secretary
Sep 2, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC
abcnews.comen
Army secretary frequently warned White House about Hegseth before his departure: Sources
Sep 2, 2026, 1:32 AM UTC
wcvb.comen
Army Secretary Driscoll resigns amid reported tension with Hegseth
Sep 2, 2026, 1:02 AM UTC
yahoo.comen
Army secretary frequently warned White House about Hegseth: Sources
Sep 2, 2026, 1:02 AM UTC
theguardian.comen
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Sep 1, 2026, 11:34 PM UTC
middleeasteye.neten
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islamicinvitationturkey.comen
Great Satan US Army Secretary Resigns Amid Hegseth's Wartime Purge Controversies
Sep 1, 2026, 3:31 PM UTC