Trump nominates loyalist Hung Cao as permanent Navy secretary

Donald Trump has nominated Hung Cao to become permanent secretary of the Navy. Cao has served as acting secretary since John Phelan left the post unexpectedly and without explanation in late April.

The nomination came amid wider political disputes in Washington. Two Democratic representatives who joined Republicans in voting for a resolution condemning socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America defended their decisions on social media after criticism from Democratic House leaders.

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I just voted to fund government through December 11, preventing a shutdown in October. The bill passed the House 370-48. In an election season without a budget deal, the risk of political games is high. This CR removes the ability for either party to hold the government hostage and gives Congress time to negotiate an appropriations deal.

The House also passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through Dec. 11 by a vote of 370-48. The measure aims to prevent a shutdown in October and give Congress more time to negotiate an appropriations agreement. One Democratic lawmaker said the bill removed the ability of either party to hold the government hostage, while warning that political games posed a risk during an election season.

The coverage also featured a statement saying working Americans were struggling to feed their families without becoming beholden to major interests.

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Working America is hanging on by a thread, trying to feed our families without being beholden to big