Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has left the Trump Cabinet following investigations into allegations of abuse of power and workplace misconduct.

The departure marks a significant personnel change in the administration's labor leadership. Chavez-DeRemer, who had led the Department of Labor, faced scrutiny over her conduct in office.

Her departure follows reports that began surfacing in January that she was under a series of investigations. The allegations include having an affair with a subordinate and drinking alcohol on the job.

Chavez-DeRemer, a former Oregon congresswoman, had been appointed to lead the Department of Labor after Trump's election. Her tenure oversaw federal workplace safety regulations, wage and hour enforcement, and labor relations policy affecting millions of American workers.

The timing of her departure comes as the administration enters its second year. No replacement has been announced.

The investigations that prompted her exit began coming to light in January 2026. The specific timeline of the alleged misconduct and the scope of the inquiries remain unclear. Available reports did not detail the nature of the investigations or whether they involved internal department reviews or outside oversight.

The departure leaves the Department of Labor without permanent leadership. The agency handles enforcement of federal workplace protections and oversees programs affecting job training, unemployment insurance, and worker safety standards across the country.