The party flip in the House following last week's midterm elections could put the Navy's already uphill battle for a 355-ship fleet on a more difficult track. The goal has faced challenges since President Trump unveiled the original proposal for 350 ships during his 2016 presidential campaign. Experts have said a fleet of that size would require a sustained spending boost over decades. To make matters worse, the Trump administration has forecast spending cuts across the Defense Department for fiscal...
