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Army’s New Acting Secretary Takes Charge | Irvine News
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- Sep 4, 2026
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Summary
The Army’s new acting secretary, Adam Telle—a longtime civil works veteran and former White House staffer—steps into a high-stakes role as U.S. forces remain engaged in Middle East conflicts and critical defense systems face strain. His appointment follows Dan Driscoll’s abrupt exit amid whispers of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has also ousted allies of Driscoll. Though Driscoll praised his tenure as “the honor of a lifetime,” lawmakers are now pointing fingers at Hegseth for creating leadership instability at a pivotal moment for the military. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e09bca220427f0fc Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews