U.S. Labor Secretary Resigns Amid Misconduct Allegations

U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned on Monday following allegations of misconduct, which have been under investigation by the department's inspector general. Before stepping down, Chavez-DeRemer expressed her intention to continue advocating for American workers.

The deputy secretary, Keith Sonderling, will take over in an acting capacity, as confirmed by the White House. Chavez-DeRemer's exit is the third from President Donald Trump's cabinet in recent weeks, signaling unrest amid mounting political pressures.

Chavez-DeRemer, who assumed her role in March 2025 with bipartisan Senate support, faced allegations involving misuse of department resources for personal reasons, among others. Her departure corresponds with recent White House discussions about broader cabinet changes due to political fallout.