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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job

Army Secretary resigns after months of tension with Pete Hegseth

Army Secretary resigns after months of tension with Pete Hegseth

Driscoll is the latest military leader to leave office amid a string of departures.

The Latest: US military strikes targets in Iran over attempted attacks on shipping

The Latest: US military strikes targets in Iran over attempted attacks on shipping

The U.S. military says it’s striking new targets in Iran as hostilities flare again after a month without military action

US Army Secretary Driscoll tenders resignation, source says

US Army Secretary Driscoll tenders resignation, source says

WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to the White House following months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. It was unclear if the White House had accepted his resignation.

Lawmakers ask Army to explain why it told a military unit to stop specializing in drone warfare

Lawmakers ask Army to explain why it told a military unit to stop specializing in drone warfare

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

Chevron expanding in Venezuela as Trump deal claims more oil reserves

Chevron expanding in Venezuela as Trump deal claims more oil reserves

Oil giant Chevron is expanding its operations in Venezuela as some details emerge about President Donald Trump's separate deal for a U.S.-controlled joint venture to develop more of the nation's proven reserves

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns After 18 Months, White House Confirms

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns After 18 Months, White House Confirms

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Trump after serving 18 months in the role, as confirmed by the White House on Monday. No specific reason was provided for Driscoll's departure. This resignation marks another instance of a senior military official leaving during the Trump administration and follows reports of ongoing tensions between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report this development. White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly issued a statement acknowledging Driscoll's effectiveness in advancing President Trump's agenda, highlighting his leadership in military operations, focus on readiness and lethality, and involvement in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Driscoll, an Iraq War veteran and business investor, was nominated by President Trump in 2024 and confirmed by the Senate in February 2025. His confirmation hearing primarily addressed Army modernization, recruitment, and strengthening the defense industrial ...

Trump says he's nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job

Trump says he's nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job

President Donald Trump says he’s nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job

Trump aides seek 'quiet' in Iran war but say attacks may intensify after November elections

Trump aides seek 'quiet' in Iran war but say attacks may intensify after November elections

By Nandita Bose, Humeyra Pamuk and Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Top aides to President Donald Trump are pushing to keep the Iran war from escalating before November's midterm elections to staunch Republican electoral losses, four people familiar with the discussions said, a strategy

Germany Doubles Defense Budget, Commits to 3.5% GDP Spending by 2035

Germany Doubles Defense Budget, Commits to 3.5% GDP Spending by 2035

Germany is undergoing a significant strategic transformation in its defense policy, moving from a historically cautious approach to a more robust military commitment. Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on July 3 that Germany will double its defense budget within four years. This commitment is reflected in the projected increase of Berlin’s defense spending as a percentage of GDP, rising from 1.43% in 2021 to an estimated 2.69% for 2026. The German government has also pledged to increase the defense budget to €162 billion ($189 billion) by 2029, aiming to exceed 3% of GDP. This trajectory is set to achieve the minimum 3.5% of GDP on core defense requirements by 2035, a commitment formalized by NATO allies in the 2025 NATO Hague Summit Declaration. This shift was spurred by Russia's aggression in Ukraine and demands from the Trump administration for increased defense contributions from NATO members. In 2022, Germany established a €100 billion (approximately $113 billion) special defense fund, accelerating p...

G20 finance chiefs except China back action on distorted trade

G20 finance chiefs except China back action on distorted trade

By Philip Blenkinsop and David Lawder ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The Trump administration won backing from all G20 financial leaders except China's on Tuesday to act against "non-market" policies and distortions that cause over-reliance on exports and hinder growth elsewhere.

The Latest: Canadian Prime Minister Carney tells Trump: ‘Stop trying to be tough’

The Latest: Canadian Prime Minister Carney tells Trump: ‘Stop trying to be tough’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing back against a fresh wave of hostility from Washington, telling the Trump administration Tuesday to “stop doing memes, stop throwing shade and stop trying to be tough.”