Trump’s Labor Pick Tests Whether GOP Is Warming Toward Unions
WASHINGTON—Republicans, long skeptical of unions and labor regulations, have lately shown signs of openness toward both. A confirmation hearing Wednesday for President Trump’s pick to run the Labor Department provided little evidence that they’re ready to translate that into policy.
Republicans set aside doubts about Trump’s Labor pick
“You’re very uniquely positioned,” Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), who had exchanged harsh words with Teamsters President Sean O’Brien in 2023 as labor activity surged across the country ...
Trump's Labor Pick Needs Democratic Support. Here's Who Could Provide It
One Republican senator said he's a "no" on former Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer leading the Department of Labor.
Trump's pro-union pick for labor secretary faces confirmation hearing
DeRemer, President Trump's nominee for labor secretary, faces opposition from at least one member of her own party.
Trump's labor secretary nominee draws some GOP skepticism as she faces her confirmation hearing
A Republican-led Senate committee is slated to hold a hearing Wednesday on President Donald Trump's nominee for labor secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
Labor secretary nominee faces skepticism from Republicans in confirmation hearing
DeRemer, President Donald Trump’s Department of Labor secretary nominee, faced tough questioning from both Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Health, Education,
Trump’s labor secretary nominee fields questions on unions and paid leave
Chavez-DeRemer is one of eight women out of Trump’s 22 Cabinet nominees. While Democrats view her more favorably than most of his other picks, her nomination has been on somewha
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Markwayne Mullin credits Trump for mending fences with Teamsters President Sean O’Brien
During a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing in November 2023, Mullin challenged O’Brien to a fight in response to insults hurled by O’Brien on X. “This is the ...
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Senators question President Trump’s labor secretary nominee
Markwayne Mullin and Teamster’s President Sean O’Brien put aside their differences to support Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary. “Actually, we got a really good friendship,” Mullin ...
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Markwayne Mullin Has Made Trump Administration Nominees His Social Media Brand
Several of Trump’s nominees have faced steep odds, and Mullin has stuck his neck out for them. Mullin advocated for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth when many senators were agonizing over whether his ...