Navy Secretary John Phelan Fired

Sources suggest Phelan was ousted over an internal dispute regarding the pace of the 'Golden Fleet' shipbuilding initiative and his direct communication with the White House.

The firing occurred as the Navy continues to play a central role in the naval blockade of Iran's Strait of Hormuz.

Hung Cao, a Vietnam-born combat veteran and former refugee, has been appointed as the acting Navy secretary.

This leadership change adds to the ongoing turbulence at the Pentagon, following the recent dismissal of the Army's top general.