American politician and businesswoman; labor secretary under Trump, resigned amid investigation
President Trump has named Keith Sonderling, acting labor secretary, to take the role permanently. The nomination awaits Senate confirmation as concerns over past actions at the Labor Department surface. Reports outline Sonderling’s prior roles, including deputy labor secretary and EEOC member, and note challenges tied to Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s resignation.
Karoline Leavitt has announced she will leave her role as White House press secretary at the end of August to spend more time with her two young children. President Donald Trump has said she will remain a top outside adviser; the White House has not named a successor and senior officials are expected to brief reporters temporarily.