Hung Cao would need a special waiver from Congress before he can serve as the next full-time secretary of the Navy, according to reporting from both Military Times and Navy Times.
The outlets describe the waiver requirement as a procedural step tied to eligibility rules for the position, implying Cao cannot assume the role without congressional action. Both publications frame the waiver as necessary before a confirmation or final assumption of duties, rather than addressing any substantive policy differences about his agenda.
While both sources agree on the waiver requirement, their reports focus on the same central point rather than providing differing interpretations of why the waiver is needed or how quickly Congress could act. Neither outlet’s provided summary includes additional details about timing, voting prospects, or the specific statutory basis for the waiver.
