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Labor Dept. watchdog probing texts Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s husband and father sent staffers: Report
- On Thursday, the Labor Department inspector general intensified an investigation after at least 3 employees filed civil rights complaints against Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, alleging she created a "hostile work environment" and retaliated against staff.
- Accusations of "unwanted sexual touching" by the Secretary's husband, Dr. Shawn DeRemer, prompted his February 2026 ban from the Frances Perkins building, as investigators review his text messages to young staffers.
- Terminated aides, including former Chief of Staff Jihun Han, allegedly facilitated personal errands for the Secretary and her family during the 50-state "America At Work" tour, including monitoring Richard Chavez, the Secretary's father.
- Text messages obtained by The New York Times show the Secretary asked staff to deliver wine, specifically "Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc," to her hotel room during an official visit, evidence now central to the probe.
- The inquiry threatens departmental staff morale and creates reputational risk for leadership, complicating the agency's ability to execute policy priorities while already prompting the termination of 3 high-level aides.
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Labor Dept. watchdog probing inappropriate texts Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s husband and father sent staffers
Embattled Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer reportedly instructed staffers to “pay attention” to strange personal text messages they would receive from her husband and father.
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‘Do They Sell by the Bottle?’ Texts Reportedly Show Embattled Labor Secretary Ordering Aide To Bring Her Wine
Nikos Frazier/Omaha World-Herald via AP Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, top department officials, and even members of her family regularly sent text messages to young staffers to ask for favors, according to a review by the Labor inspector general’s office. On Wednesday, The New York Times published yet another unflattering account of Chavez-DeRemer’s tenure at the department, which has been marred by reports of bizarre personal and profess…
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