Lori Chavez-DeRemer misused funds and fostered toxic work environment

In the United States, a report revealed that former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer created a toxic work environment and misused public funds during her tenure from March 2025 to April 2026. The investigation, initiated after an anonymous complaint, found evidence of intimidation among staff and inappropriate personal relationships. Chavez-DeRemer resigned in April 2026 amid these allegations, which highlighted significant ethical violations within the Labor Department.