<h1>Lori Chavez-DeRemer Confirmed as U.S. Labor Secretary Amid White House Efforts to Trim Government Jobs</h1> The Senate confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer as U.S. labor secretary with a 67-32 vote, placing her in charge of the Department of Labor amid efforts by the White House to cut government jobs. Chavez-DeRemer, a former Republican congresswoman, received endorsements from major labor unions and faced scrutiny for her past support of the PRO Act, which aids union organizing. She expressed support for state 'right to work' laws during her hearing. Concerns remain about her independence under President Trump's administration, which has been criticized for favoring billionaires over working families. The Labor Department manages significant responsibilities, including workplace regulations and unemployment reporting.