Trump nominates Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead Labor Department
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Labor Department. Chavez-DeRemer, a Republican from Oregon, recently lost her reelection bid but has support from union members in her district. As Labor Secretary, she would manage the department's workforce and budget, focusing on issues like workers' wages, health, safety, and union rights. Trump highlighted her backing from both business and labor communities. This nomination marks a shift in leadership for the Labor Department, with Chavez-DeRemer expected to align the department's priorities with Trump's agenda for economic growth.