BREAKING: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fires Navy Secretary John Phelan. The move follows months of reported tension between the two officials.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has dismissed Navy Secretary John Phelan following a period of internal friction.
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has dismissed Navy Secretary John Phelan following a period of internal friction.
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