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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

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 leaving Trump administration ‘immediately’

Navy Secretary leaving Trump administration ‘immediately’

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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.

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

US Navy chief John Phelan ousted from Trump administration as Strait of Hormuz stand-off continues

‘President Trump and Secretary Hegseth agreed new leadership at the Navy is needed,’ a senior administration official told The Independent

The Independent UK

Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader

The Pentagon has announced that the Navy’s top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, is leaving his job

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$The $5 Drone Killer: The Navy’s new 20kW LOCUST laser just proved its "unlimited magazine depth" on the USS George H.W. Bush — it neutralized multiple UAVs for a fraction of the cost of a missile, protecting the fleet from cheap enemy drone swarms$

The $5 Drone Killer: The Navy’s new 20kW LOCUST laser just proved its "unlimited magazine depth" on the USS George H.W. Bush — it neutralized multiple UAVs for a fraction of the cost of a missile, protecting the fleet from cheap enemy drone swarms

New low-cost carrier-based laser system shows promise for defending US warships against drone threats, at $5 a pop.

Meet the US Navy divers who welcomed the Artemis 2 astronauts home from the moon

Meet the US Navy divers who welcomed the Artemis 2 astronauts home from the moon

Four Navy divers made a contribution to the historic Artemis 2 moon mission, welcoming its astronauts home to Earth and making sure they were safe and healthy.

How Portugal shaped Canada's new submarines and fine-tuned Arctic defence

How Portugal shaped Canada's new submarines and fine-tuned Arctic defence

Portugal is the first country in recent history to operate a conventional submarine under the Arctic ice. The Navy's adaptations for this mission are being studied by Canada, which will incorporate them into its new fleet. Arpão has expanded "tactical options" for underwater combat in the far north.

Trump's Embrace of Psychedelic Therapy Leaves Most Users on the Wrong Side of the Law

The medical model assumes that people should be allowed to use psychedelics only for government-approved reasons.

Navy weighing future of its Ford-class warships after repeated Trump complaints

Navy weighing future of its Ford-class warships after repeated Trump complaints

The Navy has three other Ford-class carriers under construction

The Independent UK

Eva Longoria Reveals How She Spent the $50 Million Grant From Jeff Bezos

Eva Longoria Reveals How She Spent the $50 Million Grant From Jeff Bezos

In 2024, Longoria received a portion of the award, sharing the $100 million grant with Bill McRaven, a retired Navy admiral who oversaw the 2011 raid that killed Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

'I am winning war by a lot,' claims Trump; cites military success against Iran

'I am winning war by a lot,' claims Trump; cites military success against Iran

US President Donald Trump, in a self-congratulatory statement, claimed that the United States is "winning the US-Iran by a lot." Asserting that the American military operations have severely weakened Tehran’s capabilities as he further accused some of the US media of misrepresenting the situation and misleading the people into believing…

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The Promise and Limits of Trump's Psychedelic Therapy Order

The president's facilitation of research and FDA review could help make psychedelics available to approved patients. But what about everyone else?

The Times of India

Donald Trump's approval rating dips to second-term low as Iran war drags on

A new NBC News poll reveals President Trump's job approval has dropped to a second-term low of 37%, largely due to public disapproval of his handling of the war with Iran. Despite this, US negotiators are set to resume talks in Pakistan, while a US Navy ship seized an Iranian…

The Times of India

'Prepared to disable you': Moment US intercepts Iranian cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz - watch

The US Navy intercepted and boarded an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, the TOUSKA, in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings and attempted to bypass a blockade. The USS Spruance disabled the ship's propulsion, and US Marines took custody. In retaliation, Iran launched drones towards US warships.

International Business Times UK

Ceasefire Over? Iran Targets American Military Ship With Drones After Trump Says US Seized Iranian Cargo Ship

The fragile peace in the Middle East is threatened as Iran targets US ships with drones following a US Navy seizure, escalating tensions in the Gulf of Oman.

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Markets shudder as Strait of Hormuz starts resembling a combat zone. 'We're prepared to subject you to disabling fire'

Tensions in the Gulf escalated Sunday, when the Navy seized a ship for the first time as part of its blockade, with a destroyer firing at a vessel attempting to evade the dragnet.

US takes Iran-flagged ship into custody, Trump says

Trump said the Navy fired on the ship's engine room

The Times of India

‘Blew a hole in engine room’: Donald Trump claims US seized Iranian vessel TOUSKA in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that the navy has forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship named TOUSKA, after it allegedly attempted to bypass a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. is ready to seize Iran-linked ships with boarding parties, report says, while Marines practice maritime raids

“During training evolutions like these, embarked Marines hone their skills for missions such as maritime interception operations.”

International Business Times UK

US Navy Releases Photos That Refute 'Sailor's Small, Poor Meals'—USS Lincoln, Tripoli Serve Full Meals Daily

Newly released Navy images show fully stocked galleys and balanced meals, countering viral claims of food shortages aboard deployed warships.

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Bluetooth tracker hidden in a postcard and mailed to a warship exposed its location — $5 gadget put a $585 million Dutch ship at risk for 24 hours

A Dutch journalist mailed a postcard to a Dutch Navy ship containing a hidden Bluetooth tracker, allowing them to track its route for 24 hours before it was found and disabled.

International Business Times UK

US Navy Breaks Silence on Sailors' Poor Meals Crisis Near Iran — Full Update

US military personnel near Iran face food rationing claims, prompting public concern. Navy officials deny shortages, ensuring supply chains and nutritional standards remain intact.

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