The Pentagon provided no reason for the dismissal, ...

Navy Secretary John Phelan will be leaving the administration effective immediately, the chief Pentagon spokesman, Sean Parnell, announced on Wednesday evening. It’s unclear what prompted Phelan’s ...

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday. A White House official told CBS News that President Trump and Defense ...

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. Subscribe to ...

Phelan’s firing reveals turbulence in US military leadership amid the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran.

A Pentagon spokesman did not say why John Phelan is departing. He was confirmed as Navy secretary in March 2025.

The Trump administration has fired or removed over a dozen Generals and Admirals from command, including the Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan, who was a major donor to Trump's campaign.

Navy Secretary John Phelan's sudden departure raises questions at the Pentagon. Hung Cao steps in as acting secretary amid ongoing naval challenges.

John Phelan was fired as US Navy Secretary amid internal clashes over reforms, leadership issues, and reported disagreements on legal rulings. Officials say President Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth ...

US Navy Secretary John C. Phelan has stepped down with immediate effect. Undersecretary Hung Cao will take over as Acting ...