Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is resigning from Trump's cabinet

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Secretary of the Department of Labor in Donald Trump's cabinet, is resigning, according to a message from White House communications director Steven Cheung.

Chavez-DeRemer "has done a phenomenal job in her role by protecting American workers, enacting fair labor practices, and helping Americans gain additional skills to improve their lives," Cheung wrote.

Chavez-DeRemer will be moving into the private sector, Cheung wrote.

Keith Sonderling will serve as acting secretary. A permanent replacement will have to be confirmed by the Senate.

Scripps News has reached out to the White House for additional comment.This is a breaking news story and will be updated.