Senate Confirms John Phelan as Secretary of the Navy – John Phelan was confirmed as Secretary of the Navy with a 62–30 Senate vote, despite lacking military experience. A Florida businessman with a background in private equity, Phelan is seen as an outsider who can address the Navy’s financial and operational challenges, including cost overruns and delayed shipbuilding projects.Professional Background – Phelan’s expertise in financial management and corporate,
governance is viewed as an asset to tackle the Navy’s inefficiencies. His background in private equity is expected to bring much-needed reform to the Navy’s operations.Confirmation Hearing and Reform Plans – During his hearing, Phelan emphasized improving efficiency and accountability. He pledged to overhaul shipbuilding programs, address audit failures, and review contracts to eliminate waste. He also committed to improving personnel welfare,