Overview
- New reporting says investigators identified an alcohol stash in Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s D.C. office and are examining an alleged April 18, 2025 visit to the Angels PDX club during official travel to Oregon.
- The Office of Inspector General has conducted multiple interviews and is pursuing travel records along with potential video evidence tied to alleged meetings with a subordinate.
- Chief of staff Jihun Han, deputy chief Rebecca Wright, and the subordinate cited in the complaint have been placed on administrative leave while the inquiry continues.
- Travel vouchers reviewed by outlets show the Oregon trip cost $2,890.06, including $1,324.21 for transportation, $722 for lodging, $655 for meals, and $188.35 in miscellaneous expenses.
- Chavez-DeRemer’s attorney says she firmly denies wrongdoing, and the White House says President Trump is aware of the internal investigation and continues to back her.