GOP Backs Army Secretary Amid Leadership Clash

At a House Appropriations defense hearing, Republicans praised Army Secretary Dan Driscoll as the right leader for a transformed Army, publicly backing him amid tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the abrupt ouster of Gen. Randy George; Democrats urged explanations for George’s departure as questions about leadership and morale grow. Driscoll defended the promotion process, said he never struck a name from a list, and emphasized civilian leaders pick the military, while affirming he has no plans to resign.