Labor Secretary
Coverage of Labor Secretary in the Nexus archive.
- Trump nominates Keith Sonderling as labor secretary
Trump has nominated Keith Sonderling as labor secretary. Sonderling assumed the role in an acting capacity following the departure of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer in April.
- Push for Labor nominee is latest threat to House GOP majority
Republicans are lobbying to nominate first-term House member Riley Moore as Labor secretary, a move that could weaken their congressional majority if President Trump approves. Moore, who has expressed interest in the role, faces pushback from some White House officials who support acting Secretary Keith Sonderling. The nomination could reduce GOP voting strength in the House, which is already fragile due to absences and upcoming vacancies.
- Trump should never have let the Teamsters pick his Labor secretary
International Brotherhood of Teamsters union leadership refused to endorse Donald Trump in 2024 despite internal polling showing approximately 60 percent of rank-and-file members supported him over Kamala Harris. The article criticizes Trump for allowing the Teamsters to influence his Labor secretary selection.
- Labor Sec. Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Misconduct Probe
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned amid an investigation into allegations of misconduct, including a potential romantic relationship with a subordinate. She denied any wrongdoing, marking the third cabinet resignation during President Donald Trump's second term.
- Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned from her position. The resignation was announced, though no immediate reason was provided.