Trump's Labor Secretary Nominee Poised to Advance with Bipartisan Support

Lori Chavez-DeRemer secures key Democratic backing, overcoming Republican opposition in Senate committee vote.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Donald Trump's nominee for labor secretary, is expected to pass a Senate HELP Committee vote with Democratic support.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul opposed Chavez-DeRemer due to her past support for the pro-union PRO Act, requiring her to seek Democratic votes for advancement.
Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire announced her support, citing Chavez-DeRemer's qualifications and her focus on worker and small business issues.
Chavez-DeRemer walked back her previous support of the PRO Act during her confirmation hearing, emphasizing her support for right-to-work laws.
If confirmed, Chavez-DeRemer would lead the Department of Labor, with her bipartisan stance drawing both praise and criticism from Republicans and Democrats.