Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Misconduct Allegations
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has announced her resignation following allegations of misconduct, including misuse of funds and inappropriate communications with staff. The Trump administration confirmed her departure, with Keith Sonderling named as the acting secretary. Chavez-DeRemer, a Republican from Oregon, had previously lost her U.S. House reelection bid in 2024. The Department of Labor's inspector general is investigating claims against her and her aides, including sending inappropriate messages to young staffers and misusing department funds for personal travel. Additionally, her husband has been barred from the Department of Labor premises following allegations of inappropriate conduct.