BREAKING: U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired, according to Reuters. The administration has not provided a reason for the departure of the service branch leader.

Kevin Warsh tells senators he will act independently if confirmed as Federal Reserve chair, denying pressure from President Donald Trump regarding interest rates. Warsh says he will not be a "sock puppet" for the administration.

Kevin Warsh told senators he would act independently if confirmed as Federal Reserve chair, denying that President Donald Trump pressured him on interest rates. Warsh stated he would not serve as a "sock puppet" for the administration.

The House Ethics Committee urges individuals with sexual misconduct complaints to come forward following the resignations of two representatives amid allegations.

The House Ethics Committee is calling for individuals with sexual misconduct complaints to step forward following the resignations of two representatives linked to allegations.

UPDATE: U.S. Secretary of the Navy Phelan resigns from his post. Pentagon public affairs assistant Parnell confirms First Deputy Secretary Hung Cao will serve as acting secretary.

The Pentagon announced the resignation of U.S. Secretary of the Navy Phelan. First Deputy Secretary Hung Cao will serve as acting secretary, according to Pentagon public affairs assistant Parnell.

UPDATE: A Virginia judge blocks the certification of a referendum on Democratic-drawn congressional maps, ruling the measure and its enabling legislation unconstitutional.

A Virginia judge has blocked the state from certifying the results of a referendum on Democratic-drawn congressional maps, ruling that both the referendum and the underlying legislation are unconstitutional.