Turmoil at the Pentagon

What happened

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 4 Sep

   Telle was sworn into his current role as the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works last August, becoming the second person nominated by the President to an Army position in Trump's second term to be confirmed by the Senate, according to Telle's biography on the U.S. military’s website.

   2 outlets · Time
2. 5 Sep

   Concerns about Hegseth’s stewardship of the Department of Defense—the largest agency in the federal government and the largest employer in the United States—go well beyond firing generals.

   2 outlets · The Dispatch

Coverage 5 articles

• 5 Sep Captain calamity: Pete Hegseth under fire for ‘inept’ leadership of US militaryPete Hegseth, the US Secretary of Defense, is under fire for his leadership style and handling of the conflict with Iran. Retired Major General Randy Manner calls him a "clear and present danger" to national security, while Senator Thom Tillis urges President Trump to fire him, citing "inept management" of the military. The Pentagon has been plagued by internal conflicts, including the resignation of the Army…The Guardian
• 5 Sep Our Best Stuff on Turmoil at the PentagonPentagon Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been accused of mismanaging the Department of Defense after several high-ranking military officials were fired or blocked from promotion, including over 80 generals and admirals. According to reports, roughly 60% of those removed were black or female. The resignations follow a pattern of concerns about Hegseth's leadership, including his handling of civilian harm…The Dispatch
• 5 Sep White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources sayThe White House is reviewing candidates to potentially replace Deputy Secretary of Defence Steve Feinberg, according to three anonymous sources familiar with the discussions. The effort began in June and is ongoing as of late August, but no decision has been made to remove Feinberg from his post. The review is part of a broader trend of high staff turnover at the Pentagon, where several senior officials have…The Straits Times
• 4 Sep Trump names Adam Telle as acting army secretary following departure of Dan DriscollDonald Trump appointed Adam Telle as acting army secretary after Daniel Driscoll's departure amid reports of tensions with defense secretary Pete Hegseth. Telle is currently the assistant secretary of the army for civil works, and has been in that role since August 2025. Driscoll's resignation was met with lament from both Democrats and Republicans, with some blaming Hegseth directly. Telle will oversee the…The Guardian
• 4 Sep Who Is Adam Telle, Trump’s New Acting Army Secretary?President Donald Trump has appointed Adam Telle as the temporary replacement for Dan Driscoll as Army's top civilian leader following Driscoll's abrupt resignation earlier in the week. According to his biography, Telle has been the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works since last August and has overseen the Army Corps of Engineers. Hegseth praised Trump's announcement, calling Telle "strong and whip…Time

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