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politics1 month 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

politics1 month 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

politics1 month 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

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Trump Labor Secretary Exits as Third Female Official Leaves Administration

US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will depart the Trump administration, the White House announced, making her the third high‑profile female official to leave since March. Acting Secretary of Labor will be deputy Keith Sonderling. The White House provided no reason for the exit, while the New York Post cited unverified reports of an investigation into an inappropriate relationship and alleged in‑office drinking. Chavez-DeRemer’s tenure included support for some pro‑union measures like the PRO Act and alignment with the administration’s anti‑regulatory stance, with ongoing debates over silica exposure limits for coal miners. Earlier in the term, BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer was fired, also noted in the article.

via Al Jazeera|

#department-of-labor #lori-chavez-deremer #personnel-changes

politics1 month 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-policy1 month 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

politics1 month 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

politics1 month ago•9 min saved

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.

via Politico|

#anthony-desposito #cabinet-vacancy #inspector-general

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Two Top Labor Aides Ousted as Misconduct Probe Expands

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.

via The New York Times|

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

politics3 months ago•2 min saved

Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred From DOE HQ Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Shawn DeRemer, husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, has reportedly been barred from the Department of Labor’s headquarters after at least two female staffers accused him of sexual assault; police records and security footage are cited in reports, while DeRemer denies the accusations and Chavez-DeRemer’s tenure faces other scrutiny.

via The Guardian|

#department-of-labor #frances-perkins-building #lori-chavez-deremer

politics4 months ago•2 min saved

Labor Secretary Faces Probe as Security Guard Is Placed on Leave

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.

via Bloomberg Law News|

#administrative-leave #ig-investigation #inappropriate-relationship

politics4 months ago•1 min saved

Labor Secretary Under Scrutiny as Aides Are Put on Administrative Leave

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.

via The New York Times|

#administrative-leave #inspector-general #labor-department

politics1 year ago•7 min saved

Trump's Pro-Union Labor Secretary Pick Raises GOP Concerns

Business groups are concerned about President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary due to her support for union-friendly legislation, which contrasts with their preference for a more business-oriented approach. While some business leaders are working to ensure pro-business appointments in other key positions within the Labor Department, Chavez-DeRemer's nomination reflects Trump's appeal to working-class voters. Despite skepticism from both business and union groups, Chavez-DeRemer is expected to have a relatively smooth confirmation process.

via POLITICO|

#business-groups #labor-department #lori-chavez-deremer

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Elizabeth Warren Open to Backing Trump's Labor Secretary Nominee

Senator Elizabeth Warren has indicated potential support for Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a Republican, as labor secretary under President-elect Donald Trump, provided she commits to strengthening labor unions. Chavez-DeRemer co-sponsored the pro-union Protecting the Right to Organize Act, making her a notable choice for the role. Warren views this nomination as a test for Trump's administration's stance on labor issues. Meanwhile, Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Jared Moskowitz are engaging in discussions on government efficiency and spending.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#donald-trump #elizabeth-warren #labor-secretary

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump's Labor Secretary Nominee Sparks Debate Over Spending and Union Support

Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President-elect Trump's labor secretary pick, faced criticism for extravagant campaign spending during her failed re-election bid, including over $60,000 on luxury hotels and limo services. Her nomination has sparked controversy due to her support for pro-union legislation, drawing ire from conservative Republicans. Chavez-DeRemer, who narrowly lost her congressional race, was reportedly nominated with backing from Teamster union president Sean O’Brien. Recently, she was among Trump appointees targeted by bomb threats.

via New York Post |

#campaign-spending #labor-secretary #lori-chavez-deremer