An internal investigation into Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the US Secretary of Labor, has triggered intense scrutiny in Washington after allegations emerged involving alcohol use in her office, questionable official travel and an alleged visit to a strip club while on a taxpayer-funded trip.
The inquiry has already led to the suspension of two senior aides and drawn the attention of the White House, making it one of the most serious controversies facing a cabinet official this year.
