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Defense secretary announces resignation; president nominates successor

The secretary of defense submitted a resignation to the president; the White House immediately announced a nomination for a successor and transmitted the nomination to the Senate for confirmation.

Defense secretary announces resignation; president nominates successor

A change in Pentagon leadership during ongoing global contingencies affected U.S. military policy and strategy, triggered a high-profile Senate confirmation process, and created short-term uncertainty within the defense establishment.

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