WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of the Army has pulled his name from consideration after a siege by lawmakers and advocates who objected to stands he previously had taken on social issues. The nominee, Mark Green, withdrew Friday, citing “false and misleading attacks” against him. He is the second of Mr. Trump’s nominees for Army secretary to drop out prior to appearing before the Senate for confirmation....

Source: Wall Street Journal May 05, 2017 20:38 UTC