U.S. Defense Secretary reportedly resigning

U.S. Defense Secretary reportedly resigning
November 24, 2014 - 18:39 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is resigning from President Barack Obama's Cabinet, the Associated Press reported citing administration sources.

Hagel, a former Republican senator, has served as Pentagon chief since early 2013. Obama is expected to announce the resignation Monday, Nov 24.

The official insisted on anonymity because this person was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly ahead of Obama's official announcement, according to the AP.

A senior defense official said that Hagel submitted his resignation letter to Obama on Monday morning and the president accepted it. Hagel agreed to remain in office until his successor is confirmed by the Senate, the official said.

The official says that both Habel and Obama "determined that it was time for new leadership in the Pentagon." The official adds that they had been discussing the matter over a period of several weeks.

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