Navy Secretary John Phelan Resigns

0:00It's April 22, I'm Cory with the story. This is California News Today, driven by AI. Navy Secretary John Fielin is out, effective immediately, according to the Pentagon. Their top spokesman, Sean Parnell, dropped the news on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. It's still foggy whether he's quitting on his own or got pushed out. Under Secretary Heng Cao steps in as acting Navy Secretary right away. No share to statement thanking Fielin for his work with the Department and the Navy, and wishing him luck moving forward on behalf of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of War. Fielin came on board back in March 2025. Before that, he built a solid resume in finance, founding Ruger Management in Palm Beach, Florida, and co-founding MSD Capital to handle investments. For Michael Dell, his education backs it up too, with a master's from Harvard Business School, a standout undergrad from Southern Methodist University in Economics and Political Science and Time with the London School of Economics.

1:02We'll keep eyes on this as more details roll in, since it's still unfolding of the Pentagon.