Lori Chavez-DeRemer out as secretary of the US Department of Labor

By: Ariana Figueroa

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 242

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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WASHINGTON — Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will step down from her post, the Trump administration announced Monday, following multiple reports alleging work misconduct including misuse of funds and more.

Chavez-DeRemer, a Republican from Oregon who lost her U.S. House reelection bid in 2024, will take a role in the private sector, White House Director of Communications Steven Cheung wrote in a social media post.

“She has done a phenomenal job in her role by protecting American …

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