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Labor Secretary Under Investigation for Abuse of Power

1/10/2026

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The Department of Labor's Office of Inspector General is investigating Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer for alleged abuse of power and an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate.
The complaint says she welcomed the subordinate into her DC apartment and hotel rooms during work trips.
It also accuses her of drinking in her office and mislabeling trips as official travel.

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Story summary

The Department of Labor's Office of Inspector General is investigating Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer for alleged abuse of power and an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate.
The complaint says she welcomed the subordinate into her DC apartment and hotel rooms during work trips.
It also accuses her of drinking in her office and mislabeling trips as official travel.