Event Brief
John Phelan leaves as Navy secretary
Filed: Apr 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, the Pentagon said.
WHO: Navy Secretary John Phelan
WHAT: is leaving his role effective immediately
WHEN: Apr 23, 2026 at 9:29 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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