Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle warns lawmakers that the U.S. Navy could face funding shortfalls as soon as July. Speaking at a budget hearing on Tuesday, Caudle says the service may need to adjust how it conducts training and operations if money runs low. The reports describe the warning as part of the Navy’s budget oversight process, with the top officer highlighting the potential impact on readiness and day-to-day activities. While the coverage does not specify a precise cause or the full scope of any funding gap, it is consistent that Caudle is signaling to Congress that planning assumptions may need to change. According to the articles, the Navy could respond by modifying training schedules, operational commitments, or other aspects of planned activities to align spending with available resources. The accounts all attribute the warning directly to Caudle during the hearing, and they frame it as a possible contingency tied to the timing of when funds might run out.