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Senate Approves Trump’s Pick to Lead the Labor Department
The Senate approved him by a 47-41 vote after he served as acting labor secretary since April.
- On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling to lead the Labor Department in a 47-41 vote, officially installing him after serving as acting secretary since April.
- Sonderling replaced Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who departed the position in April after the Labor Department's inspector general issued a report detailing a "toxic, intimidating and humiliating" work environment under her leadership.
- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., argued the confirmation would "strip overtime protections," while Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., praised Sonderling's ability to help workers navigate "AI-driven changes."
- This appointment follows Cabinet shakeups occurring weeks after President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi and replaced Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, with senators departing to campaign for midterm elections.
- Sonderling enters the role as President Trump works to fulfill his campaign pledge to close the Department of Education, a goal Democrats criticized regarding Labor Department management of Education grant programs.
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Senate approves Trump’s pick to lead the Labor Department
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Labor on Wednesday just before heading home to campaign for the midterm elections.
·Toronto, Canada
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