US Navy Secretary John Phelan quits

US Navy Secretary John Phelan has departed his post, with Undersecretary Hung Cao taking over as acting head. This marks the latest leadership change within the Pentagon under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Phelan's exit comes amid significant naval operations in the Middle East and the Caribbean, with no reason given for his departure. His exit is part of a series of shakeups of top leadership at the Pentagon.