Labor Secretary Faces Mounting Challenges After Probe

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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has returned to Washington, DC after a year-long America at Work tour, facing an ongoing investigation into claims of travel fraud and other misconduct. The probe has already resulted in the resignations of two of her closest advisers and sidelined two others from the six people she brought with her from her former congressional office.

Why it matters

The investigation into the labor secretary's actions has isolated her within the agency, complicating her ability to enact her agenda and priorities at a time when the department faces significant challenges around worker rights, wages, and workplace safety.

The details

The investigation into Chavez-DeRemer was sparked in part by her alleged actions during the America at Work tour. So far, the probe has led to the resignations of two of her closest advisers and sidelined two others from the six people she brought with her from her former congressional office. Just two of the original six remain at the Department of Labor.

• Chavez-DeRemer returned to Washington, DC on March 16, 2026 after a year-long America at Work tour.
• The investigation into claims of travel fraud and other misconduct by the labor secretary began during her tour.

What’s next

The investigation into Chavez-DeRemer's actions is ongoing, and it remains to be seen how the probe will impact her ability to lead the Department of Labor going forward.