Army’s New Acting Secretary Adam Telle | Birmingham News

Adam Telle, a seasoned Northport native with over two decades in defense and GOP politics—including stints in Trump’s first administration and key Senate roles—is stepping into the acting secretary of the Army role after Dan Driscoll’s abrupt exit. Praised by top senators like Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, and endorsed by President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth, Telle brings deep legislative experience, a computer science background from Mississippi State, and a proven track record on critical appropriations committees. With family, grit, and bipartisan backing, he’s poised to lead the Army through turbulent waters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bb3d4de40e6b7c4e