October 1, 2026

Senate Confirms Keith Sonderling as Labor Secretary Amid Controversy

The Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling with a 47-41 vote just before the midterm elections.
Sonderling has served as acting labor secretary since April and has held various roles within the department, including deputy secretary.
His nomination followed Lori Chavez-DeRemer's departure amid allegations of power abuse and comes with significant opposition from Democrats regarding labor policies.

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