Chuck Hagel resigns as Defense chief

 

(BUSINESS INSIDER) Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is resigning, The New York Times reported on Monday.

A senior administration official subsequently confirmed to Business Insider that Hagel would resign. They said Hagel would announce his decision alongside the president at 11:00 a.m.

“A successor will be named in short order, but Secretary Hagel will remain as Defense Secretary until his replacement is confirmed by the United States Senate,” the official said.

Chuck Hagel resigns as Defense chief
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Mon, 24 Nov 2014 14:34:10 GMT