Trump nominates Lori Chavez-DeRemer for labor secretary in second administration

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his nominee for Secretary of Labor. Chavez-DeRemer, a Republican, previously lost her reelection bid but has shown support for workers' rights and union issues during her time in Congress. Chavez-DeRemer co-sponsored legislation aimed at protecting public-sector workers and supported the PRO Act, which seeks to ease unionization. Her nomination requires Senate confirmation, which will be under Republican control when Trump takes office on January 20, 2025. While some union leaders appreciate her record, they remain cautious due to Trump's past labor policies. Chavez-DeRemer would be the first Republican woman elected to Congress from Oregon and the second Latino in Trump's Cabinet.