US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned on April 20, 2026, with the White House stating she would move into a private sector role. Her departure came as she faced mounting scrutiny tied to a Department of Labor Inspector General investigation into alleged misconduct. While the Trump administration described the accusations as “baseless” and she has not been formally charged with wrongdoing, multiple complaints and whistleblower reports triggered a broader probe. The controversy also led to internal upheaval within the department, with senior aides resigning or being placed on leave. Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling has taken over as acting labor secretary.