Navy secretary departs immediately as undersecretary takes over in acting role

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A sudden shakeup at the Pentagon has left the U.S. Navy without its top civilian leader, with an acting official stepping in immediately. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan is leaving his post. PENTAGON’S NEW PRESS RULES MAY BE ‘BRIDGE … Read more

In Trump’s war with Iran, ‘The Art of the Deal’ cuts two ways

In “The Art of the Deal,” the 1987 bestseller published under Donald Trump’s name, maximizing leverage was touted as a top negotiating tool. Today, Iran looks to be operating from its own version of the same manual amid on-again, off-again negotiations with the Trump administration, aimed at ending a nearly eight-week war. President Trump appears … Read more

John Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump administration departure

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday. The Navy’s new acting civilian leader will be Undersecretary of the Navy Hung Cao, according to Parnell. Phelan is the latest high-profile official to depart the federal government in recent months. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Army Chief … Read more

Senate GOP blocks fifth Dem bid to end Trump’s Iran war as divisions grow

US intel on ‘high alert’ as peace talks remain uncertain Former CIA station chief and Fox News contributor Dan Hoffman warned that China is propping up Iran with ‘dual-use equipment’ and missile-linked chemicals. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., was slammed by critics for reportedly cheering on the IRGC’s ‘shadow fleet’ as they evaded U.S. Navy patrols … Read more

GOP navigates ‘regret’ and recriminations after redistricting loss in Virginia

Republicans were awash in recriminations Wednesday, following their latest setback in a redistricting battle that their party started ahead of the midterm elections but has struggled to win. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The fallout came after a day after voters in Virginia approved a … Read more

2 University of South Florida doctoral students have gone missing, authorities say

Two doctoral students at the University of South Florida have gone missing, according to authorities. Family and friends of the pair, both from Bangladesh, say they haven’t heard from them since last Thursday.  Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27, were last seen in the Tampa area on April 16, the University of South Florida … Read more

Supreme Court Finds Soldier Injured in Suicide Bombing Can Sue

A soldier injured in a suicide bombing on an American military base in Afghanistan can sue the military contractor who hired the bomber, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday. In a 6-to-3 opinion, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, the court cleared the way for the soldier to move forward with a lawsuit against the military … Read more

From 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio speaks at Paris Climate Accords signing ceremony

On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event. Source link