What Happened
Defense Secretary's Moves Create Power Vacuum Amid Drone Threats
A series of firings and feuds initiated by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has left the Army without a chief of staff, creating a leadership vacuum as the service struggles to deal with the threat posed by deadly drones and missiles. The Army has been playing a leading role in defending U.S. troops in the Middle East and providing critical intelligence and support to Ukraine. The turmoil was first reported by The New York Times.