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April 20, 2026
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns
- Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is resigning to take a position in the private sector, as confirmed by the White House.
- Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling will serve as acting secretary following her departure.
- Chavez-DeRemer is the third Cabinet member to leave during President Trump's second term, following recent exits of Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
6 Sources
- Labor Sec. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to leave administrationApr 20, 2026 at 9:23 PM · The Hill
- US labor secretary steps down, White House saysApr 20, 2026 at 9:29 PM · Reuters
- Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resignsApr 20, 2026 at 9:36 PM · NBC
- Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaving Trump administration, in latest exit from CabinetApr 20, 2026 at 9:37 PM · CBS News
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