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Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be agency's permanent chief
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
President Donald Trump said Monday he will nominate Keith Sonderling to be the secretary of labor, elevating him from the agency's acting director two months after Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid abuse-of-power allegations. Sonderling, a lawyer who has held a variety of acting positions and lea...
Key takeaway Sonderling, a lawyer who has held a variety of acting positions and leadership roles across Trump's government, was previously the deputy labor secretary and a Republican member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
In Piney Point Village , the nomination of Keith Sonderling as Labor Secretary may have implications for local workers and businesses. As a community within the Houston area, Piney Point Village is home to a diverse range of industries and employers, and the Labor Department's policies can have a direct impact on workplace conditions and labor laws. Sonderling's track record, including his actions at the Institute of Museum and Library Services, may raise concerns among local workers and labor advocates about his approach to labor issues. Additionally, the controversy surrounding his predecessor, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, may lead to increased scrutiny of the Labor Department's actions and policies under Sonderling's leadership. As the nomination moves forward, local residents and business owners will be watching to see how Sonderling's confirmation could affect labor laws and regulations in the Houston area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump said Monday he will nominate Keith Sonderling to be the secretary of labor, elevating him from the agency's acting director two months after Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid abuse-of-power allegations. Sonderling, a lawyer who has held a variety of acting positions and lea...
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