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5 min readLive from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. Labor Secretary Lori Chavist Reimer is resigning after facing a probe from her department for possible misconduct. In January, the New York Post first reported the that IG was looking into complaints that she was having an affair with a member of her security detail, drinking on the job, and using taxpayer-funded travel to visit family and friends. NPR hasn't independently verified the contents of the investigation. Remer is the third Trump cabinet member to leave.
This 6 PM EDT broadcast on April 20, 2026, leads with a cabinet resignation and a fast-moving diplomatic situation with Iran, then moves through a series of other significant developments.
Labor Secretary Resigns Under Investigation
Labor Secretary Lori Chavist Reimer is resigning after her own department’s inspector general investigated her for possible misconduct. According to a January report by the New York Post, the probe examined complaints that she was having an affair with a member of her security detail, drinking on the job, and using taxpayer-funded travel to visit family and friends. NPR has not independently verified the contents of the investigation. Reimer becomes the third Trump cabinet member to leave.
Iran Peace Talks and a Seized Ship
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- 1 (00:00) **NPR News Now Opening** - Episode starts with host Janine Herbst introducing the top stories for April 20, 2026.
- 2 (01:07) **Trump on Iran Ceasefire and Media Criticism** - Trump claims success in Iran conflict and criticizes media coverage as the ceasefire deadline approaches.
- 3 (01:50) **Israel-Lebanon Talks** - The State Department announces a second round of talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington on Thursday.
- 4 (02:23) **Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic** - FBI Director Kash Patel files a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over a Friday article.
- 5 (03:08) **Pope Leo's Africa Tour Amid Tensions** - Pope Leo continues his 11-day Africa tour, attempting to downplay tensions with the Trump administration over the Iran war.
- 6 (04:06) **Elon Musk Summoned in Paris** - Elon Musk is summoned to Paris for an investigation into alleged misconduct on his social media platform X.
- 7 (04:32) **Market Close and Episode Wrap** - Wall Street ends lower at the closing bell.
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