- A Labor Dept. Inspector General report says former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer presided over a "toxic, intimidating and humiliating" workplace and committed multiple policy violations, based on interviews and document review.
- Allegations include an inappropriate relationship with a security-detail member, mixing personal and official travel, alcohol- and gift-policy breaches, and directing staff to perform personal tasks.
- The report also describes public berating of employees and appearance-based staffing decisions, plus a cited incident in Oregon where she allegedly stopped at a strip club and had money given to a performer.
The news, distilled into what matters.
Get the full experience in the app — topics, comments, and audio summaries.