Labor Secretary Resigns Amid Scandals, and F.B.I. Director Sues Over Drinking Claims

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  In the New York Times, it's the headlines.

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  I'm Tracy Mumford.

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  Today's Tuesday, April 21st.

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  Here's what we're covering.

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  In a major shakeup for President Trump's cabinet,

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  the Secretary of Labor has resigned as multiple scandals and investigations closed in on her.

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  Lori Chavez-Daremer, a former congresswoman from Oregon,

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  has been under investigation by the Labor Department's inspector general,

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  which was looking into claims of widespread misconduct by her, her family, and her staff.

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  There's also been a parallel inquiry by Congress, and together they've surfaced a range of embarrassing accusations.

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  Chavez de Reimer was accused of having an affair with a member of her security detail.

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  There were allegations that she and her staff used taxpayer dollars for personal trips,

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  spending money on fancy hotels and SUV rentals,

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  and text messages reviewed by the Times suggested she was drinking during the workday.

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