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Trump news at a glance: Pentagon replaces secretary of the navy amid US blockade in strait of Hormuz

Apr 22, 2026Center Left

John Phelan is ‘departing the administration, effective immediately’ says Pentagon as undersecretary Hung Cao takes over – key US politics stories from 22 April 2026 at a glanceThe Pentagon announced on Wednesday that the navy’s top civilian official, John Phelan, the secretary of the navy, is leaving his job.In a statement posted to social media, Sean…

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