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Trump's Cabinet Faces Scandals as Controversies Mount

1/31/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces Cabinet scandals as his second year begins.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is under investigation for an alleged inappropriate relationship.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy faces criticism for campaigning during a government shutdown.
Kristi Noem is under fire for a Minnesota immigration operation that led to an American citizen's death, as bipartisan calls for resignation collide with leaks of staff tensions while Trump backs his Cabinet.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces Cabinet scandals as his second year begins.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is under investigation for an alleged inappropriate relationship.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy faces criticism for campaigning during a government shutdown.
Kristi Noem is under fire for a Minnesota immigration operation that led to an American citizen's death, as bipartisan calls for resignation collide with leaks of staff tensions while Trump backs his Cabinet.