US EditionSenate Confirms Hung Cao as Navy Undersecretary
Hung Cao was confirmed by a 52-45 Senate vote to serve as the Navy's second-highest civilian official during a government shutdown.
- Hung Cao has been confirmed as the Under Secretary of the Navy by the U.S. Senate with a vote of 52-45.
- Cao was nominated by President Donald Trump in February 2025 and brings 25 years of combat experience.
- Senator Lisa Murkowski was the only Republican to dissent in the confirmation vote, citing discomfort with Cao's background.
- His confirmation occurs amid a government shutdown and emphasizes Cao's vision to enhance U.S. Navy lethality.
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Headlines from across the state: Senate confirms Hung Cao as Navy’s No. 2 civilian; more …
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The Senate confirmed Hung Cao as Undersecretary of the Navy. The 54-year-old veteran was approved almost eight months after being nominated by Donald Trump for the post. During his confirmation hearing in the Upper House, he promised to form the Marine Corps "more lethal than the world has ever seen." Read more]]>
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