Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Misconduct Allegations

0:00It's April 20th. Welcome to Anchorage News Today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer is stepping down from her post amid reports of workplace misconduct. The Trump administration made the announcement on Monday saying she'll move to a private sector job after serving since her recent loss in Oregon's House Race. White House Communications Director Stephen Chung praised her for protecting workers and pushing fair labor rules. To fill the gap, Keith Sonderling steps in as Acting Secretary. He handled wage and hour issues at the department during Trump's first term. This makes her the latest cabinet shake-up, coming after Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Christy Knowham got the boot. Officials highlight her efforts to boost worker skills, but the timing raises eyebrows. The department's watchdog is probing claims against her and top aides, including inappropriate messages to young staffers, misuse of funds for, personal trips, and even an alleged affair

1:01with security. Separately, her husband got banned from the building over complaints from female employees about unwanted touching. With investigations still underway, the Labor Department shifts focus under new leadership, keeping an eye on how this plays out for Trump's team.