Trump Fires Navy Secretary With Iran Talks Looming, DHS “Sugarbaby” Sparks Security Concerns

President Trump has fired Secretary of the Navy John Phelan over his handling of the “Golden Fleet”shipbuilding initiative. The move comes as the Navy continues to play a leading role in the Iran war. As peace talks potentially loom there are questions about who truly holds power in Tehran. Meanwhile, a DHS counterterrorism official faces scrutiny after an ex-lover raises alarming claims about potential national security risks. Is this a case of political and personal retaliation, or a legitimate concern?

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