U.S. navy chief resigns amid Pentagon infighting
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Source: Politico
Published: 2026-04-23 16:23 UTC+10:00
Section: Budget
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Europe, Military & Defence, Tax & Budget, Elections, US Politics, War & Conflict
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Navy Secretary John Phelan abruptly left his job on Wednesday in part because a hugely expensive new battleship he championed sparked friction with his superiors — including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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