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politics1 month ago•3 min saved

IG report details alcohol use, strip-club pressure, and improper travel at Labor Department

A federal inspector general’s report accuses former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer of drinking on the job, pressuring security to drop money to a stripper, and mixing personal travel with official duties, while highlighting a toxic work environment and other staff misconduct. Several aides were disciplined or dismissed, and Chavez-DeRemer resigned in 2026 before a planned IG interview; she now works in public affairs.

via USA Today|

#ethics #government #inspector-general

politics1 month ago•202 min saved

IG finds ex-Labor secretary drank at work, misused department resources

An independent Labor Department inspector general report found former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer violated department policy by drinking alcohol at the office, directing staff to perform personal tasks, and accepting expensive gifts without proper disclosure. The probe also details mixing personal and official travel and an inappropriately close relationship with a security supervisor, with several staffers implicated. Chavez-DeRemer left for the private sector after a tenure marked by internal turmoil and staffing reductions.

via CNN|

#ethics-violations #inspector-general #labor-department

politics1 month ago•391 min saved

IG report finds toxic climate and ethics breaches around ex-Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer

An 44-page Labor Department inspector general report accuses former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer of violating department policies by creating a hostile work environment, misusing government funds for personal travel, accepting unreported gifts, and directing staff to perform personal tasks. It also details an inappropriate relationship with a security detail member and an off-the-record stop on a personal trip to Oregon involving partially nude dancers. The IG did not determine the conduct met federal discrimination standards, and Chavez-DeRemer resigned in April; her lawyer says there was no legal wrongdoing, and the Labor Department did not immediately comment.

via nbcnews.com|

#ethics-violations-gifts-travel #hostile-work-environment #inspector-general

politics1 month ago•14 min saved

IG Report Details Toxic Labor Department Culture Under Chavez-DeRemer

An internal watchdog’s 40-page report concluded that former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer repeatedly violated department policy, tolerated harassment, spent public money on personal travel, and had an inappropriate relationship with a security detail, describing a toxic, intimidating workplace at the Labor Department that ended with her resignation in April.

via The New York Times|

#harassment #inspector-general #labor-department

law-and-courts1 month ago•7 min saved

California Court Finds Trump-Era H-2A Wage Cuts Unlawful, Orders New Pay Formula

A California federal judge ruled that the Labor Department’s wage-cutting rule for H-2A seasonal farmworkers is unlawful because it failed to show it wouldn’t undercut U.S. workers’ wages, but he allowed the rule to remain in effect temporarily while the agency creates a new wage formula and warns employers they may owe back pay if the new rates are higher.

via Los Angeles Times|

#back-pay #farmworkers #h-2a

politics2 months ago•14 min saved

Senate HELP advances Trump labor secretary pick amid broader confirmation fights

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted 12-11 to advance Keith Sonderling’s nomination to lead the Labor Department, with acting duties since April amid an internal scrutiny at the agency. The live-updates also note Republicans defeating a Democratic amendment to block an IRS audit-immunity deal for Trump, ongoing talks on Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination, and plans to attach year-round E15 ethanol provisions to the farm bill, while CDC and ASPR nominations (Erica Schwartz and Sean Kaufman) move forward on party lines, reflecting a crowded, partisan confirmation calendar ahead of the August recess.

via Politico|

#labor-department #nominations #politics

politics4 months ago•7 min saved

Labor Secretary Bid Tests the GOP’s Narrow House Margin

A small group of Republicans privately backs Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV) for Labor secretary, a nomination that could threaten the GOP’s already slim House majority. The push comes as Trump weighs his next Cabinet pick after Lori Chavez DeRemer’s resignation; White House officials reportedly prefer acting Secretary Keith Sonderling, and Moore would face a Senate confirmation battle despite his union-friendly record and West Virginia ties.

via Politico|

#house-gop #labor-department #labor-secretary

politics4 months ago•14 min saved

Democrats Push to Block Bitcoin in 401(k) Retirement Plans

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren urge the Labor Department to withdraw a proposed rule that would let 401(k) plans offer cryptocurrencies, arguing it would overturn ERISA’s prudence standard and expose about $14.2 trillion of retirement savings to volatile assets with limited oversight—and citing conflicts of interest due to the Trump family’s crypto ventures. The administration defends the move as expanding worker choice and preserving a prudent process, while critics stress crypto volatility and fraud risks.

via Bitcoin Magazine|

#401k #bitcoin #cryptocurrency

politics4 months ago•6 min saved

Senators Urge DOL to Block Crypto in 401(k) Plans

Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren urge the Labor Department to drop a proposed rule that would allow fiduciaries to offer crypto and other riskier assets in 401(k) plans, arguing it weakens fiduciary standards, threatens retirees’ savings, and could benefit Trump-linked crypto ventures; the DOL has not immediately commented.

via Decrypt|

#401k #cryptocurrency #erisa

economy5 months ago•5 min saved

U.S. jobless claims drop to 50-year low as labor market stays stubbornly tight

Unemployment benefits applications fell to 189,000 for the week ending April 25, the lowest in more than five decades and well below forecasts, with the four-week moving average at 207,500 and continuing claims at 1.79 million, signaling a resilient labor market even as inflation and energy costs rise amid the Iran conflict.

via PBS|

#economy #gas-prices #inflation

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Resignation shakes Trump-era Labor Department amid misconduct probe and turbulence

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid investigations alleging personal misconduct, travel fund abuses, and grant steering; she claimed “deep state” actors orchestrated the attacks, while union leaders and labor officials warned the department will remain in “constant turbulence” without stable leadership as the department trims its workforce and rolls back protections under the Trump administration.

via The Guardian|

#chavez-deremer #deep-state #labor-department

politics5 months ago•19 min saved

Labor secretary quits amid misconduct probe, reflecting Trump-era turnover

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned after an internal investigation alleged she directed staff to buy bottles of wine on work trips, stashed liquor in her office, pressured young female staffers to ‘pay attention’ to her family, had an affair with a security detail member, and arranged travel for personal reasons. Vox frames the move as part of a broader Trump‑era pattern of high turnover and loyalty‑over‑competence staffing at the top levels of government.

via vox.com|

#cabinet-turnover #donald-trump #labor-department

politics5 months ago•58 min saved

Trump’s Cabinet Shake-Up Triggers Odds-on Next Exit

After Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s resignation, Trump’s cabinet purge intensifies, with bettors on Polymarket placing bets on who’ll be the next ousted. Chavez-DeRemer is the third female cabinet member to leave within weeks, following Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi. The frontrunners to depart next are Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, each around 37% odds, amid controversy over Lutnick’s Epstein ties and Hegseth’s Iran-war stance and past allegations. Rubio is viewed as the safest bet. The piece highlights ongoing jockeying and public scrutiny surrounding the shake-up.

via The Daily Beast|

#cabinet #howard-lutnick #labor-department

politics5 months ago•13 min saved

Labor Secretary Resigns in Misconduct Probe, Third Cabinet Departure Under Trump

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned amid misconduct allegations involving her and top aides, making her the third Cabinet member to leave during President Trump’s second term. Acting secretary Keith Sonderling will assume duties as the White House noted Chavez-DeRemer will join the private sector. The inspector general has been probing a possible sexual relationship with a subordinate on her security team; earlier, two aides resigned amid travel-fraud inquiries, and her husband was barred from the department after accusations by two female staffers. Chavez-DeRemer said she would pursue a private-sector role while highlighting progress on skills training, AI readiness, drug-cost reductions, and retirement security during her tenure.

via Rolling Stone|

#cabinet-resignation #labor-department #lori-chavez-deremer

politics5 months ago•17 min saved

Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer to Exit Trump Administration

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving the Trump administration's Cabinet, signaling a notable shakeup at the Labor Department and prompting a leadership transition.

via AP News|

#cabinet #labor-department #lori-chavez-deremer