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Labor Department report details former Secretary's misconduct

Lori Chavez-DeRemer U.S. Labor Department April 2026

On 4 September 2026, the U.S. Labor Department's Office of Inspector General released a report finding that former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer violated department harassment policies, misused funds for personal travel, and presided over a dysfunctional workplace. Chavez-DeRemer resigned in April 2026.

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