Trump nominates Keith Sonderling as labor secretary

President Trump has nominated Keith Sonderling to serve as the permanent United States Secretary of Labor. Sonderling previously held the position in an acting capacity after Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer left the role in April. Trump announced the nomination on Truth Social, describing Sonderling as outstanding. This move transitions the acting head into a full-time post. The Labor Department was contacted by The Hill regarding the announcement of this official appointment to the cabinet.