The U.S. Senate confirms Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor, ending his acting tenure. Multiple outlets report the Senate votes on Wednesday to make him the permanent head of the Department of Labor.
Sonderling has been leading the department in an acting capacity since April, when Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaves the role. The seat is described as having been effectively vacant from that point until this confirmation, with Sonderling serving in the interim. CBS and other outlets characterize him as an insider who has been working within the department in prior roles.
The outlets differ mainly in emphasis rather than substance. The Hill highlights the partisan breakdown of the 47–41 vote, noting that all Republicans present support the nomination while all Democrats oppose it. The New York Post likewise focuses on the confirmation result and Sonderling’s experience and earlier department service. CBS underscores the transition from acting to permanent leadership, citing the timing and that he had been serving since April.
