Navy Secretary John Phelan exits administration during Iran war

Navy Secretary John Phelan will leave the Trump administration “effective immediately,” chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced Wednesday, marking the latest departure of a top defense official this year. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of … Read more

“A breaking point” — Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown

Over the past several weeks, CBS News has spoken with roughly two dozen Department of Homeland Security personnel spanning career civil servants, uniformed personnel and frontline staff about the institutional strain caused by the partial government shutdown, now in its 68th day. Their roles differ, but the sentiment is strikingly consistent: They feel forgotten, not … Read more

High-ranking DHS official sidelined over allegations of ‘sugar daddy’ relationship, luxe gifts and drug use

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fox News has learned a high-ranking Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official is on administrative leave after an investigation was launched into the leader’s alleged “sugar daddy” relationship, lavish spending and drug use, according to a DHS official. The probe unfolded after a formal complaint was filed … Read more

‘Chemical release’ at West Virginia manufacturing facility leaves two dead

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing ‘Chemical release’ at West Virginia manufacturing facility leaves two dead 02:49 UP NEXT FDA commissioner says decision on psychedelic treatments will be out ‘quickly’ 05:56 House Democrats demand investigation into Kash Patel’s alleged alcohol use on the job … Read more

Latest SCOTUS leak a gift to liberals ‘salivating’ over control of high court narrative: experts

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Supreme Court leak is giving liberals new ammunition in their long-running criticism of the emergency docket after recently published internal memos showed how the high court fast-tracks major cases, a process that critics say has served to advance key parts of President Donald Trump’s agenda in … Read more

Where national redistricting fight stands after Virginia approves new congressional map

Where national redistricting fight stands after Virginia approves new congressional map – CBS News Watch CBS News Virginia voters approved a new congressional map on Tuesday night, expected to give Democrats a 10-to-1 advantage. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to unpack the results. Source link

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