Elizabeth Warren suggests she may be open to backing Trump’s labor secretary nominee

Senator Elizabeth Warren has signaled her support for Republican Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer for labor secretary, marking a willingness to work with President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Warren praised Chavez-DeRemer for her support of a pro-union bill and stated that she would be a strong candidate if she committed to strengthening labor unions and promoting worker power. This move by Warren is seen as a test for Trump’s second administration on whether they will support workers or corporate donors. Additionally, Senator Bernie Sanders engaged with Elon Musk on government spending, highlighting the need to reduce waste in the defense budget. Sanders and other progressives are advocating for greater efficiency and reduced spending in government operations. This bipartisan effort to streamline government processes and reduce wasteful spending is being supported by Democrats like Representative Jared Moskowitz.Overall, these developments indicate a shift towards bipartisan cooperation on issues related to workers’ rights, government efficiency, and reducing waste in the budget, with prominent progressive leaders willing to engage with members of the opposite party to achieve common goals.

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