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The Labor Department proposed expanding 401(k) investment options to include alternative assets such as cryptocurrencies and private equity, broadening access for about 118 million workers but critics warn of higher risk to retirement savings; the rule would be open to public comment before any implementation.
A Labor Department security staffer, Brian Sloan, resigned amid an inspector general investigation into misconduct by Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer and her top aides; two other aides have left after being placed on investigative leave as the probe, led by former Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, examines allegations including a romantic affair, drinking on the job, improper travel, and events arranged to advance the secretary’s personal plans, amid concerns about workplace culture and grant-making influence.
An expanding inspector general inquiry into misconduct at the Labor Department has sidelined another close aide, Melissa Robey, on administrative leave, following earlier moves that put the secretary’s chief of staff and deputy chief of staff on leave. The probe centers on potential misuse of taxpayer funds for personal travel and other top-level policy violations, with the secretary denying wrongdoing and the White House backing her as investigations continue.
Two top aides to Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned after being placed on leave as the inspector general probes possible misconduct within the Labor Department, including alleged “travel fraud.” Another staffer remains on leave over an alleged relationship, while the White House did not comment.
Two top Labor Department aides, Chief of Staff Jihun Han and Deputy Chief of Staff Rebecca Wright, resign as the inspector general's probe into alleged misconduct at the agency widens, with dozens of interviews and claims including personal-travel arrangements; the White House had backed Chavez-DeRemer but is now more involved as details emerge.
Two top aides to Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer were fired within 24 hours after the White House ordered their dismissal, as an internal probe into misconduct at the Labor Department expands to include allegations that aides steered grants to favored political operatives and described the workplace as toxic amid earlier whistleblower claims about the secretary’s conduct.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s husband has been barred from the Labor Department headquarters after multiple women alleged inappropriate conduct; DC police are investigating a December incident, while the department’s inspector general is conducting a broader probe into Chavez-DeRemer and aides. Chavez-DeRemer’s chief of staff and deputy chief are on leave, a security official was removed amid a separate relationship allegation, and the White House has stood by the secretary during the investigations.
Allegations from at least two female staffers say Dr. Shawn DeRemer, husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, sexually assaulted them at the Labor Department building. He has not been charged but has been barred from the agency’s headquarters as investigations by the Washington Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit and the department’s inspector general proceed, with one incident reportedly captured on security video. The NYT and MS Now reported the claims; a police report mentions forced sexual contact in December, and officials did not immediately comment.
The Labor Department postponed releasing its January employment report because of the partial federal shutdown, delaying a key snapshot of the U.S. job market.
An inspector general inquiry at the Labor Department placed a member of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s security detail on administrative leave as investigators probe an alleged romantic relationship with the secretary; two senior aides are also on investigative leave as the probe widens, with a complaint alleging Chavez-DeRemer used events for personal travel, and drinking on the job. The White House has defended the secretary, and the department has not commented on personnel matters as the investigation continues.
A security officer assigned to protect Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer was put on administrative leave as investigators probe an inspector general inquiry into the secretary’s travel and conduct, including an alleged inappropriate relationship with a DOL staffer; two top aides, the chief and deputy chief of staff, were also placed on leave after the IG complaint became public. The Department denies wrongdoing and defends the secretary, while her attorney says no comment beyond denying any misconduct; the investigation centers on travel and staff relationships.
Several Labor Department staffers are on leave as the inspector general investigates allegations surrounding Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, including potential travel-fraud tied to her chief of staff Jihun Han and deputy Rebecca Wright, and a separate formal complaint alleging an inappropriate relationship; the probe is led by IG Anthony D’Esposito, with the White House backing Chavez-DeRemer.
The Labor Department says its inspector general is investigating allegations of professional misconduct involving Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. The secretary’s chief of staff, Jihun Han, and deputy chief of staff, Rebecca Wright, were placed on administrative leave as the probe begins; reports have cited a complaint alleging abuse of office and an affair with a subordinate, with the NY Post and Politico providing early coverage.
Inflation unexpectedly slowed in November with the consumer price index rising 2.7% annually, and core inflation at 2.6%, but analysts warn that data gaps prevent declaring victory for the White House.
The Labor Department has recalled furloughed workers to compile critical inflation data amid a government shutdown, which has halted other releases and raised concerns about the impact on economic decision-making and data quality, especially given recent political tensions and staffing issues at the BLS.