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Why did Trump 'fire' US navy secretary abruptly amid Hormuz blockade? What reports claim

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been dismissed following reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg. Disagreements over the pace of naval modernization and shipbuilding priorities, as well as Phelan's direct communication with President Trump, led to his removal. Hung Cao has been appointed acting…

The Times of India

Who Is Hung Cao? The Combat Veteran Now Leading the U.S. Navy After Phelan Exit

From escaping Vietnam as a child to leading the U.S. Navy, Hung Cao's remarkable ascent has reached a new peak after the abrupt exit of John Phelan.

International Business Times UK

How long will it take for US to clear Strait of Hormuz mines positioned by Iran?

Iran's alleged mining of the Strait of Hormuz could delay its reopening for up to six months, according to Pentagon reports to Congress. This sophisticated deployment, using GPS technology, is making detection difficult for US forces. The standoff has already impacted global oil prices, with Brent crude exceeding $100 per…

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

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 glance

The Guardian - US

Pentagon says navy secretary is leaving, marking another top leader’s departure

Exit of John Phelan, navy’s top civilian official, comes a week after Pete Hegseth fired army’s top officer

The Guardian - US

Navy Secretary John C. Phelan resigns amid Pentagon shakeups

Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan has stepped down "effective immediately," the Pentagon confirmed Wednesday, marking the latest in a wave of leadership changes that has seen more than a dozen senior military and defense officials removed or replaced in recent months as the United States confronts Iran.

Latin Times

Why Navy Secretary John Phelan Left Trump's Pentagon — and Who Now Leads the Fleet

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

International Business Times UK

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Pete Hegseth fires U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan

"Phelan didn't understand he wasn't the boss," one person told Axios.

Axios

The Army just updated its physical combat field test for soldiers. Could you pass it?

Active duty combat soldiers serving in specialty occupations will be required to pass the new combat field test annually or be reclassified

The Independent UK

How the Trump administration co-opts pop culture and religion for political gain

On April 15, United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth led a prayer session at the Pentagon. But instead of quoting from any recognised canon of sacred scripture, Hegseth’s prayer sounded unmistakably like Samuel L. Jackson’s “Jules”, a hitman character from Quentin Tarantino’s iconic 1994 film Pulp Fiction.

The Conversation

Pete Hegseth Junks US Army-Mandated Flu Vaccines For ‘Medical Autonomy’

Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the annual, mandatory flu vaccine issued to members of the Joint Forces. Hegseth reasoned that the policy infringed on service members’ “medical autonomy” and religious freedom.

The Mary Sue

Pentagon scraps flu shot mandate for troops after Hegseth calls it a threat to ‘warfighting capabilities’

The Pentagon just scrapped its mandatory flu shot requirement for service members, a move Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth framed as a win for “medical autonomy” and religious freedom. In a video on April 21, 2026, Hegseth called the old policy an “absurd, overreaching mandate” that weakened warfighting capabilities by forcing…

The Mary Sue

Trump’s team has created a ‘naughty and nice’ list to punish NATO nations that don’t back his plans

The president has slammed alliance members for not doing more to support the U.S. war in Iran

The Independent UK

RFK Jr’s CDC refuses to release report that shows Covid vaccine led to drop in hospital visits

Study originally planned for publication in March found that a fall coronavirus jab rendered adults 50 percent less likely to need an emergency room visit last winter and 55 percent less likey to end up hospitalized

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Pope Leo rebukes US leaders over religious justification for Iran war

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Pope Leo says God’s name should not be used to ‘justify death-dealing choices’ as Hegseth’s religious messaging continues

‘Humanity's destiny risks being tragically compromised,’ the leader of the Catholic church said on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Trump’s short-lived challenger Ron DeSantis is ‘begging’ him for a job in administration, report says

DeSantis, who has served as governor of Florida since 2019, is not eligible for a third term

Axios

Trump's 2.0 Cabinet welcomed women, but they've been the first to leave

Three women have left the Cabinet in less than two months.

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Scoop: DeSantis "begging" Trump for prime role in administration

He's expressed interest in attorney general, secretary of defense and the Supreme Court, sources say.

The Independent UK

Hegseth announces ‘common sense approach’ for military and cancels flu vaccine requirement

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The Independent UK

AI startup Anthropic commits $100 billion to Amazon's AWS over next 10 years

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has signed a new agreement to commit more than $100 billion over the next 10 years to Amazon’s AWS cloud platform to train and run its Claude chatbot

The Independent UK

Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military will no longer mandate the flu vaccine for American troops

The Guardian - US

US military service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shot

Defense secretary Pete Hegseth makes announcement and calls military’s flu vaccine mandate ‘broad’ and ‘not rational’

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth cancels ‘absurd’ flu vaccine requirement for ‘brave warriors’ in military

Hegseth described his latest directive as ‘restoring’ what he called ‘simple medical autonomy’ in response to the Biden administration’s Covid-19 policies

The Independent UK

Trump to read Bible passage at event one week after posting AI image of himself as Jesus

In a statement ahead of the event, Trump said the Bible-reading marathon was a celebration of America 250 because it acknowledged America’s ‘Biblical foundations’

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