The White House announced that U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is resigning, effective as part of ongoing personnel changes, with a private-sector move planned.

Deputy Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling will serve as acting labor secretary until a permanent replacement is confirmed.

The resignation comes amid multiple investigations into Chavez-DeRemer, including allegations of an improper relationship with a security detail member, workplace misconduct, and aides steering grants to politically connected figures.

New reporting notes additional details about aides directing grants to connected figures, underscoring concerns raised by investigators and outlets like The New York Times.

Separately, there are broader misconduct claims about other administration officials, such as Kash Patel, who denies allegations and has taken legal action against a major publication.

There are reports that Chavez-DeRemer’s husband faced investigations and staff-related allegations, though no charges were pursued.

During her tenure, Chavez-DeRemer pursued significant deregulation in labor rules, drawing pushback from unions and safety advocates.

Supporters in the White House praised her work on protecting workers and skills development, while critics highlighted the investigations and workplace concerns.

The administration has begun processing refunds of more than $166 billion in tariffs after a Supreme Court ruling limited authority to impose them.

CNN and other outlets are seeking timing details on Chavez-DeRemer’s departure and its implications for the department and policy.

The resignation is framed within a broader context of Trump-era cabinet turnover and ongoing investigations affecting U.S. politics and policy.

Observers note that the resignation fits into broader coverage of Trump-era personnel changes, including related international and domestic issues.