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politics26 days 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

politics2 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

politics2 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

politics2 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

economy3 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

politics4 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

politics4 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

politics4 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

politics4 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

politics4 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

politics-and-policy4 months ago•3 min saved

Labor Secretary Resigns Amid Ethics Scrutiny, Heads to Private Sector

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns to join the private sector as Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling becomes acting secretary; an inspector general probe over potential misuse of taxpayer funds and other misconduct allegations has shadowed her tenure, with several staffers fired or reassigned, though she has not been charged. This departure makes her the third Cabinet secretary to leave Trump’s second term.

via Axios|

#inspector-general-investigation #labor-department #lori-chavez-deremer

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Trump's Labor Secretary Resigns Amid Misconduct Probe

Trump's Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid an inspector general investigation into misconduct, including alleged affair with a subordinate and misuse of government resources; acting Secretary Keith Sonderling will lead the Labor Department as the probe continues and past regulatory rollbacks are noted.

via The Guardian|

#chavez-deremer #inspector-general #labor-department

politics4 months ago•2 min saved

Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid cabinet shake-up

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns from the Trump administration to move to the private sector, with Deputy Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling set to serve as acting secretary. The departure comes as the administration loses several top Cabinet officials and amid reports of an inspector general probe into alleged misconduct, including improper use of agency resources and a personal relationship with a security team member.

via CNBC|

#cabinet #inspector-general #investigation

politics4 months ago•173 min saved

Chavez-DeRemer to Step Down as Labor Secretary; Sonderling to Lead in Interim

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will resign to take a private-sector job, with Keith Sonderling named acting secretary; the White House hasn’t specified when the departure takes effect. Chavez-DeRemer’s short tenure has been marked by internal investigations, staff shakeups, and controversy over conduct at the department, including earlier reports about her husband being barred from headquarters amid sexual assault allegations, alongside a deregulatory push at the Labor Department.

via CNN|

#keith-sonderling #labor-department #lori-chavez-deremer

politics4 months ago•1 min saved

Labor Secretary Steps Down to Enter Private Sector Amid Probe

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned to take a job in the private sector, confirmed by White House officials. The move comes as her department faces an inspector-general probe into potential misconduct, with several top aides already placed on leave. NBC News notes this as a notable cabinet shakeup with ongoing developments.

via NBC News|

#cabinet #inspector-general #labor-department