Labor Secretary Resigns Amid Scandals, and F.B.I. Director Sues Over Drinking Claims
4/21/202610 min
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[upbeat music] From The New York Times, it's The Headlines. I'm Tracy Mumford. Today is Tuesday, April 21st. Here's what we're covering. In Washington, DC, President Trump's Secretary of Labor has resigned as multiple scandals and investigations closed in on her. Lori Chavez-DeRemer has been under investigation by the Labor Department's Inspector General, which was looking into claims of widespread misconduct by her, her family, and her staff. There's also been a parallel inquiry by Congress, and together they've surfaced a range of embarrassing accusations. Chavez-DeRemer was accused of having an affair with a member of her security detail. There were allegations that she and her staff used taxpayer dollars for personal trips, spending money on fancy hotels and SUV rentals, and text messages reviewed by The Times suggested she was drinking during the workday. Beyond that, staff