Labor Secretary Chavez

Trump's choice for treasury secretary questioned on the economy

Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, was pressed about Trump's economic plans at his Senate confirmation hearing. NBC News' Garrett Haake reports.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Trump names pick for Air Force secretary

President-elect Trump on Thursday named Troy Meink, a top spy chief who has previously served as a missile engineer, as his pick for secretary of the Air Force. Trump said in a statement on Truth ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Trump Treasury secretary nominee won’t support raising minimum wage

Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump’s Treasury secretary nominee, said Thursday that he would not support raising the minimum wage. Bessent, if confirmed, would not have the authority to raise ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Burgum hopes to prioritize 'innovation over regulation' as interior secretary

During his opening statement, Doug Burgum, President-elect Trump's choice to lead the Department of the Interior, told lawmakers he would work to prioritize "innovation over regulation" if he were ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

UN labor agency head praises relations with Saudi Arabia during investigation of 2034 World Cup host

The head of the United Nations labor agency says it has good relations with Saudi Arabia during an ongoing investigation of alleged rights abuses by the 2034 World Cup host

ABC News - Jan. 16

Doug Burgum, Trump’s Interior Secretary Pick, Had Business Conflicts in Office

Doug Burgum, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to be interior secretary, said he would sell some holdings if confirmed. He held on to his investments while running North Dakota.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Pete Hegseth Is the Secretary of Defense We Deserve

If you thought the former TV host would be asked important questions at the confirmation hearings this week, you must be living under the illusion that we live in a serious country.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Energy Secretary Pick, Chris Wright, Has Been an Evangelist for Fossil Fuels

Wright, the founder of a fracking firm, testified that he would back all forms of low-carbon energy as well as gas, oil and coal.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

How Labor Market Tensions Are Shifting the Advantage to Employers

After commanding better salaries, benefits, and work arrangements for most of the post-pandemic period, employees see the balance now tilting back to bosses, who are focused on cutting costs.

Inc. - Jan. 15

Watch Live: Marco Rubio faces senators at confirmation hearing for secretary of state

Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, is facing questions from his Senate colleagues on Wednesday morning.

CBS News - Jan. 15

Sen. Marco Rubio appears to have bipartisan support for Secretary of State

Several of Trump's Cabinet picks will face questions today during confirmation hearings, including former Florida AG Pam Bondi, his pick to lead the DOJ.

NBC News - Jan. 15

U.S. Blocks Imports From 37 More Chinese Companies Over Forced-Labor Concerns

The latest additions targeted Chinese companies in the critical-minerals, textiles and solar-technology industries.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

Sen. Duckworth says Hegseth's hearing "confirmed that he is not qualified" for defense secretary

Democratic Senators criticized President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, an ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Kristi Noem confirmation hearing for DHS secretary postponed

The confirmation hearing for South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R), President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), was postponed by two days. Noem will appear before ...

The Hill - Jan. 15

Biden Administration Adds 37 Chinese Companies to Forced Labor List

The administration announced it would penalize its largest-ever batch of companies linked to Xinjiang, including major suppliers of critical minerals and textiles.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Confirmation hearing for Trump's VA secretary pick delayed

The confirmation hearing for President-elect Trump's pick for the next the secretary of Veterans Affairs, former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), has been delayed by a week until Jan. 21. Sen. Jerry ...

The Hill - Jan. 14

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on America's role in the world

After traveling more than a million miles on the job, the secretary of state discusses the Biden administration's foreign policy report card, from a reinvigorated NATO alliance and Russian ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

Secretary can sue over mouldy cheese claim, says judge

Her claims of unfair dismissal were refused but legal action can still be taken, a judge rules.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Secretary of State Blinken on America's role in Syria

Following the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, President-elect Donald Trump stated that he thinks what happens in Syria "is not our fight." In this web exclusive, outgoing Secretary of ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

Labor Market Ends 2024 With a Bang

Surprisingly, employers added 256,000 jobs in December 2024, and unemployment ticked down.

Inc. - Jan. 10

U.S. adds 256,000 jobs, as Biden leaves Trump with sturdy labor market

President Joe Biden will end his term with a relatively healthy labor market as the U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Friday's jobs report could present a mixed view of the labor market. Here's what to expect

Economists expect the Bureau of Labor Statistics to report a gain of 155,000 jobs, a step down from the surprising 227,000 increase in November.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Over 17,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary

Thousands of doctors are calling on the Senate to reject Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he is "actively dangerous."

CBS News - Jan. 9

McConnell: Biden selling out to Big Labor by blocking US Steel deal

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) argued President Biden is selling out to Big Labor by blocking the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese-owned Nippon Steel. “The Biden administration will leave America’s ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

More than 15,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as Health secretary

More than 15,000 doctors across the country signed an open letter urging senators to vote against President-elect Trump’s nominee for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

More than 15,000 doctors sign letter urging Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary

President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for secretary of health and human services has drawn the ire of health care professionals.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Service Workers Union Rejoins AFL-CIO After 20 Years as Labor Girds for Trump 2.0

The Service Employees International Union, which has 2 million members, will renew its affiliation with the umbrella labor union, bringing membership to about 15 million.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Fed’s Collins says her concerns about labor-market fragility have decreased

The U.S. labor market remains healthy and the Federal Reserve can take a gradual and patient approach to future rate cuts, Boston Fed President Susan Collins said Thursday.

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

Militants abduct 16 laborers working on a mining project in restive northwestern Pakistan

Pakistani officials say militants ambushed a vehicle in the restive northwest and abducted 16 laborers working on a mining project

ABC News - Jan. 9

Dockworkers and port operators strike labor deal, again dodging strike

Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Port Strike Averted With Labor Deal Days Before Deadline

Dockworkers and employers on the East and Gulf Coasts had until Jan. 15 to reach a new agreement that settled differences over automation.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Job Openings Rise Unexpectedly to 8.1 Million in Resilient Labor Market

Ahead of hiring numbers due out Friday, the Labor Department said the November jump in job openings, up from 7.8 million the month before, shows companies still need workers.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Can Linda McMahon become the next education secretary?

What are Linda McMahon’s chances to be confirmed as the next education secretary?

ABC News - Jan. 8

Labor Board Says Google Should Have to Bargain With Contractors’ Union

A National Labor Relations Board complaint says that as a joint employer of workers from IT staffing firm Accenture Flex, the tech giant should be obliged to negotiate with its union.

Inc. - Jan. 7

Shein's Lack of Answers on China Forced-Labor Concerns Angers U.K. Lawmakers

The bargain clothing site, which is seeking a London stock listing, declined to shed light on whether its clothing contains cotton from Xinjiang.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Job openings reverse long decline, but the U.S. labor market is still not out of the woods

President-elect Donald Trump is inheriting low unemployment after several years of strong postpandemic hiring, but he’s also confronting a weakening labor market in which fewer jobs are available ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

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