Trump nominates Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon to lead the Labor Department. Chavez-DeRemer recently lost her reelection bid but had strong support from union members in her district. As Labor secretary, she would manage the department's workforce and budget, focusing on workers' wages, health, safety, and union rights. Trump highlighted her backing from both business and labor communities. Chavez-DeRemer's selection has been praised by union leaders, including Sean O'Brien of the Teamsters, who expressed readiness to collaborate on expanding union jobs and strengthening the middle class.