Watchdog Showdown at the Labor Department Could Force a Cabinet Shakeup

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer faces an internal probe led by Inspector General Anthony D'Esposito into allegations of misconduct and resource misuse; with multiple aides resigning and travel-record scrutiny, the inquiry could pressure the White House to fill another Cabinet vacancy and complicate the administration's pro-worker messaging, while questions linger about the IG's independence and the probe's conclusions.