White House Nominates Cao, Toti, Breckenridge for Top Navy Civilian Posts

The White House formally submitted nominations to the Senate for the Navy's top three civilian leadership roles: Acting Secretary Hung Cao for permanent Secretary, performing-duties Undersecretary Bill Toti for the permanent post, and retired Vice Adm. Richard Breckenridge for Assistant Secretary for Research, Development and Acquisition. The move formalizes the current acting leadership, signaling continuity in Navy civilian leadership under the Trump administration. Senate confirmation will determine whether these appointments become permanent.