Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned from her position to move into a private sector job, White House communications director Steven Cheung announced Monday. - Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling will serve as acting secretary of labor, he said. The big picture: Chavez-DeRemer has faced scrutiny over several misconduct scandals, including allegations of mishandling department funds and inappropriate relationships with staff, which the Trump administration called "baseless ." Catch up quick: The Labor Department's inspector general launched an investigation into Chavez-DeRemer earlier this year after it was alleged she misused taxpayer dollars to fund personal travel, per the New York Times . - The secretary is accused by…
Energy Secretary Chris Wright is forecasting a prolonged period of elevated gas prices, warning that a gallon of gas could remain over $3 for the rest of the year.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright is forecasting a prolonged period of elevated gas prices , warning that a gallon of gas could remain over $3 for the rest of the year. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned on Sunday that elevated gas prices could persist until 2027, with the cost of a regular gallon of gas potentially remaining above $3 throughout 2026. Notably, President Donald J. Trump subsequently said that his Energy Secretary is “totally wrong.” KEY QUOTE: “A price of $3 per gallon of gas could happen later this year, [but] might not happen until next year,” Wright said on Sunday. DETAIL: Discussing the situation in a CNN interview over the weekend, Wright said that prices have likely already peaked…Open
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned from her position in the Trump administration amidst allegations of misconduct and an ethics probe.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer steps down following allegations of misconduct. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - White House Communications Director Steven Cheung announced her departure, stating she would be transitioning to the private sector. DETAIL: Chavez-DeRemer has faced months of scrutiny over accusations including inappropriate use of taxpayer funds and questionable conduct amongst staff including “taking staff to strip clubs, drinking alcohol on the job.” Her husband, Shawn DeRemer, was also implicated in allegations of sexual harassment, which led to his being barred from the department’s headquarters. The Inspector General’s report alleged that Chavez-DeRemer kept a stash of alcohol in her office and requested…Open
In this special episode of Raising America: 2026 Midterms, Elizabeth sits down with Riverside County Sheriff and Republican Candidate for California Governor, Chad Bianco. Together, they discuss Newsom's negative impact on California, redistricting, and swaying democratic votes. NewsNation will simulcast Nexstar's California gubernatorial primary debate, “Debate Night in California: The Race for Governor,” on Wednesday, April 22, from 10-11 p.m. ET. The telecast also will be live streamed. Coverage begins on NewsNation at 9p ET/8p CT. Leland Vittert and Chris Stirewalt will be live in San Francisco with full coverage and analysis before and after the debate. You can also stream special coverage on The Hill, starting earlier at 6p ET/5p…
The exercise focused on the 919th SOW's core Mission Essential Tasks by establishing a FOB and executing complex operations in a simulated austere location. The training was specifically designed to replicate a challenging and restrictive operational environment.
