Watch live: Acting Labor chief Keith Sonderling faces Senate confirmation hearing
Summary
Keith Sonderling, the acting head of the Labor Department, is appearing before the Senate committee to be officially confirmed as the department's leader. He has been acting secretary since April 20, after Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned during an investigation into alleged misconduct.Key Facts
- Keith Sonderling is the acting Labor Department Secretary.
- President Donald Trump nominated Sonderling to be the permanent secretary.
- Sonderling has been acting in this role since April 20.
- The previous secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, resigned amid an investigation.
- Sonderling is testifying before the Senate Housing, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
- The hearing will decide if Sonderling is confirmed to lead the department full-time.
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