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Hegseth Blocks 80+ Promotions, Triggers Army Secretary Resignation

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 10:50 PM UTC · How we work

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Hegseth Blocks Promotions

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked more than 80 generals’ and admirals’ promotions, prompting Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation.
Dan Driscoll resigned as Army secretary on Aug. 31, 2026, six months into the war with Iran.
Women or Black officers comprised over half of those blocked, in a corps that is 79% male and 74% white.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) called for an impeachment vote on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

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Hegseth Blocks Promotions

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked more than 80 generals’ and admirals’ promotions, prompting Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation.
Dan Driscoll resigned as Army secretary on Aug. 31, 2026, six months into the war with Iran.
Women or Black officers comprised over half of those blocked, in a corps that is 79% male and 74% white.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) called for an impeachment vote on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

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