PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Two new members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet were sworn in on Saturday. Pete Hegseth will lead the Department of Defense, and Kristi Noem was sworn in as Secretary of Homeland Security. This brings the total number of confirmed and sworn-in cabinet members to four.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump’s nominee for Labor Secretary, is still awaiting her confirmation hearing. Chavez-DeRemer, a Republican, served one term in Congress representing Oregon’s 5th District, was defeated in November’s election by Democrat Janelle Bynum.
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley expressed his support for Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation.
“It will be great to have an Oregonian who’s in the cabinet. She was the most pro-labor Republican in the House of Representatives, and I plan to support her.”
Oregon’s other senator, Ron Wyden, also commented on Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination.
“It’s always a good idea to have someone who is consistent with our way of life,” Wyden said.
President Trump has appointed Vince Micone as Acting Secretary of Labor until Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation. The date for her confirmation hearing has yet to be announced.
Chavez-DeRemer, the nominee for the vacant seat on the Oregon Supreme Court, is currently awaiting confirmation from the state Senate. The confirmation process has been contentious, with Republican lawmakers raising concerns about Chavez-DeRemer’s judicial philosophy and past decisions.
However, Oregon’s Democrat Senators have signaled their support for Chavez-DeRemer, praising her qualifications and experience. They believe she will be a fair and impartial judge who will uphold the rule of law.
The confirmation vote is expected to take place in the coming weeks, and all eyes are on the state Senate to see if Chavez-DeRemer will be confirmed to the Oregon Supreme Court. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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