Senate Confirms Phelan as Navy Secretary, Landau at State

The Senate confirmed John Phelan as secretary of the Navy and Christopher Landau as deputy secretary of state on Monday.

Phelan was confirmed 62-30 while Landau passed 61-30.

During his confirmation hearing last month, Phelan told the Senate Armed Services Committee he plans to use his business experience to help fix issues plaguing the military branch.