Trump Nominates Financier John Phelan as Navy Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated businessman John Phelan as Secretary of the Navy, marking the first time since 2009 that a non-veteran has been chosen for the role. Phelan, founder of Rugger Management LLC and a major Trump donor, lacks military experience but is praised by Trump for his leadership and business acumen. The Senate is expected to hold confirmation hearings in January, with Republicans likely to facilitate the process due to their majority.