Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid misconduct investigation

Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned Monday as Labor Secretary, the administration announced, as investigators opened a misconduct probe. Investigators are examining claims that Chavez-DeRemer misused Labor Department resources and staff text messages. The investigation includes accusations that Chavez-DeRemer had an affair with a subordinate and drank on duty. Her resignation creates a vacancy at the Labor Department while investigators continue their review.