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flag Hung Cao, a Vietnamese refugee and retired Navy captain, confirmed as Under Secretary of the Navy, 52-45, on Oct. 1, 2025.

flag The U.S. Senate confirmed Hung Cao, a retired Navy captain and Vietnamese refugee, as Under Secretary of the Navy in a 52-45 vote on October 1, 2025, making him the service’s second-highest-ranking civilian official. flag Nominated by President Trump, Cao, who served 25 years in the Navy and later worked on Pentagon budget issues, faced Democratic opposition over controversial remarks but was backed by Republicans who highlighted his military service and commitment to restoring naval readiness. flag His confirmation, achieved via the "nuclear option" after a contentious process, comes amid a government shutdown and ongoing political disputes. flag Cao pledged to strengthen the Navy’s lethality and address years of deferred maintenance, emphasizing a renewed focus on national defense.

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