Trump nominates Keith Sonderling as labor secretary

Updated on: June 29, 2026 / 7:41 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump nominates Keith Sonderling as labor secretary

TL;DR

  • President Trump nominated Keith Sonderling for the permanent position of Secretary of Labor.
  • Sonderling has been serving as the acting Secretary of Labor since April.
  • The nomination requires Senate approval.
  • Sonderling was previously confirmed as deputy secretary of labor.
  • Former Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's exit followed reports of an investigation into her conduct and allegations against her husband.