Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns

BREAKING NEWSUpdated 3 minutes agoTrump administrationTrump administrationLabor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resignsChavez-DeRemer had been facing a probe from the Labor Department’s inspector general over potential misconduct.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleLabor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns03:21Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 20, 2026, 5:21 PM EDT / Updated April 20, 2026, 5:42 PM EDTBy Monica Alba and Garrett HaakeLabor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned according to two sources with knowledge of the decision, making her the third Cabinet member to depart during President Donald Trump's second term.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Chavez-DeRemer had been facing a probe from the department’s inspector general for potential misconduct. That investigation has already resulted in multiple of her top staffers being placed on administrative leave and then ultimately leaving their posts.White House communications director Steven Cheung on Monday confirmed Chavez-DeRemer's departure."Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will be leaving the Administration to take a position in the private sector," Cheung said in a post on X. "She has done a phenomenal job in her role by protecting American workers, enacting fair labor practices, and helping Americans gain additional skills to improve their lives."He added that Keith Sonderling will be acting labor secretary.The news outlet NOTUS first reported her departure. It comes after Trump fired Pam Bondi as attorney general and Kristi Noem as secretary of homeland security.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMonica AlbaMonica Alba is a White House correspondent for NBC News.Garrett HaakeGarrett Haake is NBC News' senior White House correspondent.Alexandra Marquez and Raquel Coronell Uribe contributed.