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Trump nominates Keith Sonderling as labor secretary Washington — President Trump said Monday he will nominate Keith Sonderling to lead the Department of Labor permanently. Sonderling was elevated to the role in an acting capacity after Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer left the position in April. "Throughout his career, Keith has proven his dedication to delivering strong results for the Hardworking People of our Country, and I know he will do an incredible job in his new role," Mr. Trump wrote in a Truth Social post . The position requires Senate approval. Sonderling was confirmed last year to be deputy secretary of labor in a 53-46 vote along party lines.  During Mr. Trump's first term, Sonderling served in several roles at the Department of Labor and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Chavez-DeRemer had been under scrutiny ahead of her exit from the Department of Labor, with several news outlets reporting her conduct was under investigation by the department's internal watchdog. CBS News has not confirmed the existence of the investigation. Chavez-DeRemer's husband was also barred from the department's headquarters in Washington, D.C., after two women who work th…

President Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be agency's permanent chief <p>President Trump says he will nominate Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor</p>

Trump nominates acting secretary Sonderling to run Labor | AP News Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling walks onto stage to speak ahead of President Donald Trump during a visit to the Lehigh Valley operations facility for Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pa., Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he will nominate Keith Sonderling to be the secretary of labor, elevating him from the agency’s acting director two months afterLori Chavez-DeRemer resignedamid abuse-of-power allegations. Sonderling, a lawyer who has held a variety of acting positions and leadership roles across Trump’s government, was previously the deputy labor secretary and a Republican member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. “Throughout his career, Keith has proven his dedication to delivering strong results for the Hardworking People of our Country, and I know he will do an incredible job in his new role,” Trump wrote in aTruth Social postannouncing Sonderling’s nomination. Sonderling’s nomination is subject to Senate confirmation. During Trump’s second term, in addition to his Labor Department post, Sonderling has been the acting director …

Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be ... Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be agency's permanent chief WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he will nominate Keith Sonderling to be the secretary of labor, elevating him from the agency's acting director two months after Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid abuse-of-power allegations. Posted 6/29/2026, 11:48:13 PM Updated 6/30/2026, 12:28:13 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP Business AP Washington news Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling walks onto stage to speak ahead of President Donald Trump during a visit to the Lehigh Valley operations facility for Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pa., Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he will nominate Keith Sonderling to be the secretary of labor, elevating him from the agency's acting director two months after Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid abuse-of-power allegations. Sonderling, a lawyer who has held a variety of acting positions and leadership roles across Trump's government, was previously the deputy labor secretary and a Republican member of the Equal Emp…

Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling ... - WTOP The Associated Press June 29, 2026, 7:47 PM WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he will nominate Keith Sonderling to be the secretary of labor, elevating him from the agency’s acting director two months afterLori Chavez-DeRemer resignedamid abuse-of-power allegations. Sonderling, a lawyer who has held a variety of acting positions and leadership roles across Trump’s government, was previously the deputy labor secretary and a Republican member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. “Throughout his career, Keith has proven his dedication to delivering strong results for the Hardworking People of our Country, and I know he will do an incredible job in his new role,” Trump wrote in aTruth Social postannouncing Sonderling’s nomination. Sonderling’s nomination is subject to Senate confirmation. Chavez-DeRemer resigned in April following reports that she was under a series of investigations. A New York Times report revealed that the Labor Department’s inspector general was reviewing material showing Chavez-DeRemer and her top aides and family members routinely sent personal messages and re…

Trump says he picks Sonderling to be labor secretary | WTVB | 1590 AM By Bo Erickson and Costas Pitas June 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth ​Social on Monday that ‌he would nominate Keith Sonderling, who is acting labor secretary, to take on the role permanently, which would ‌require ​Senate approval. “Throughout his ⁠career, Keith has ⁠proven his dedication to delivering strong results for the Hardworking People of our Country, and ​I know he will do an incredible job in his ⁠new role,” Trump ⁠said in the social ​media post. Sonderling has been acting labor ​leader since April after then-Secretary ‌Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid allegations of misconduct at the department. Sonderling has held several roles in ⁠the federal government, including in Trump’s first term. Last year, Trump tapped Sonderling ⁠from ‌the U.S. Equal Employment ⁠Opportunity Commission to be ​the ‌Labor Department’s chief operating ​officer. Sonderling was ⁠confirmed for his deputy position by the Republican-controlled Senate in a 53-46 vote. (Reporting by Costas Pitas and Bo Erickson; Editing by ​Caitlin Webber)

Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be agency's permanent Chief Mr. Sonderling's nomination is subject to Senate confirmation.

Trump nominates Keith Sonderling to permanent role of labor secretary <p>Sonderling is filling in as acting secretary after Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced she was leaving in April</p><p>Donald Trump announced he is nominating Keith Sonderling to serve as US secretary of labor, a role he is currently filling as acting secretary after Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s announced her departure in April.</p><p>“It is my Great Honor to announce that I am nominating Keith E. Sonderling, the outstanding Acting United States Secretary of Labor, to be permanent,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Keith previously served as Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer and, during my First Term, worked at the U.S. Department of Labor as the Acting and Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/29/trump-nominates-keith-sonderling-labor-secretary">Continue reading...</a>

Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be ... Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be agency's permanent chief Associated Press Published: June 29, 2026 at 7:46 PM Updated: June 29, 2026 at 8:24 PM Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling walks onto stage to speak ahead of President Donald Trump during a visit to the Lehigh Valley operations facility for Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pa., Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) (Matt Rourke, Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said Monday he will nominate Keith Sonderling to be the secretary of labor, elevating him from the agency's acting director two months after Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid abuse-of-power allegations. Sonderling, a lawyer who has held a variety of acting positions and leadership roles across Trump's government, was previously the deputy labor secretary and a Republican member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Recommended Videos “Throughout his career, Keith has proven his dedication to delivering strong results for the Hardworking People of our Country, and I know he will do an incredible jo…