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Navy Secretary John Phelan fired amid tensions with Pete Hegseth as Iran war rages

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NBC NewsBApr 22, 10:31 PM

Navy Secretary John Phelan fired amid tensions with Pete Hegseth as Iran war rages

Navy Secretary John Phelan will leave the Trump administration “effective immediately,” the Pentagon announced Wednesday, marking the latest departure of a top defense official this year.“On behalf of

ABC NewsBApr 23, 8:10 AM

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in the latest departure of a top defense leader

The Pentagon has abruptly announced that Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job

NBC NewsBApr 23, 12:48 PM

Navy Sec. John Phelan fired amid Hormuz blockade

Navy Sec. John Phelan fired amid Hormuz blockade

The GuardianAApr 23, 4:55 PM

Trump’s navy secretary ousted over dispute about shipbuilding

John Phelan firing caused by poor relationship with Pete Hegseth and slow movement on shipbuilding, sources say The Trump administration fired its top naval official on Wednesday in a move unrelated t

NPRAApr 23, 11:37 AM

Tensions rise in two ceasefires in the Middle East. And, the Navy secretary ousted

Tensions are rising in the Middle East as shaky ceasefire agreements between the U.S., Israel and Iran, and Lebanon and Israel, are tested. And, the Secretary of the Navy is out of the role.

The GuardianAApr 23, 5:05 PM

Hung Cao, the former refugee who is Trump’s new acting navy secretary

Vietnam-born Cao stood twice for federal office in Virginia and has called for upgrading of fleet to face new threats Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Th

The New RepublicBApr 20, 9:27 PM

Trump’s Labor Secretary Suddenly Resigns as Scandals Catch Up to Her

Donald Trump’s scandal-plagued labor secretary resigned Monday, the White House announced. “Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will be leaving the Administration to take a position in the private sec

SalonCApr 20, 11:26 PM

Trump Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid misconduct probe

The Trump Cabinet pick was in the midst of an internal investigation into alleged misconduct

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The American ConservativeBApr 23, 12:30 PM

John Phelan Out as Navy Secretary

State of the Union: His firing comes amid a U.S. naval blockade. The post John Phelan Out as Navy Secretary appeared first on The American Conservative.

Just the NewsCApr 23, 12:00 AM

Hegseth fires Navy Secretary Phelan as naval blockades in Iran continue

Undersecretary Hung Cao will take over Phelan's role in an acting capacity.

The Gateway PunditDApr 23, 6:40 PM

President Trump Releases Statement on Ousted Secretary of the Navy John Phelan

President Trump on Thursday released a statement on ousted Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan. The post President Trump Releases Statement on Ousted Secretary of the Navy John Phelan appeared first on

Washington TimesCApr 23, 3:08 PM

Who is Hung Cao, the new acting Navy secretary?

When the Pentagon abruptly announced Wednesday that Navy Secretary John Phelan was "departing the administration, effective immediately," the man tapped to replace him brought something his predecesso

Free BeaconCApr 23, 6:55 PM

New Navy Secretary, Hung Cao, 'Grabbed on to the American Dream'

When Hung Cao was 4 years old, the U.S. military rescued him to freedom, evacuating him and his immediate family—seven people, two suitcases—from Saigon just hours before the capital of South Vietnam

TownhallDApr 22, 11:23 PM

Navy Secretary Phelan Exits Administration Immediately, Is Replaced With Hung Cao

BreitbartDApr 23, 2:17 AM

Pentagon Says Secretary of the Navy John Phelan Exiting Trump Administration

Secretary of the U.S. Navy John Phelan was revealed to be leaving his role with the Trump administration, "effective immediately," Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell shared. The post Pentagon Says Secret

The Western JournalDApr 23, 12:13 AM

Navy Secretary Fired 'Effective Immediately'

An unexplained and abrupt change at the Pentagon has led to a major change for the Navy. Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan officially left his post “effective immediately.” […] The post Navy Secret

Daily WireCApr 22, 6:23 PM

Trump Admin Hit By Sudden Navy Secretary Exit As Iran Standoff Intensifies

The Trump administration’s top civilian Navy official is stepping down at a critical moment, with the Pentagon confirming that Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his post “effective immediately” as

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