Keith Sonderling.
American lawyer
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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JD Vance is campaigning in Kansas for midterm races while Keith Sonderling visits to discuss workforce development.Some support1 report
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The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act and announced the suspension of the PERM program.Some support2 reports
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Following Lori Chavez-DeRemer's resignation, Donald Trump plans to nominate Keith Sonderling to a permanent role, pending Senate approval.Well supported43 reports
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Tom Cotton visited Russellville, Arkansas, to discuss employment, coinciding with Keith Sonderling praising the state's employment model.Some support1 report
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Keith Sonderling and the Trump administration suspended multiple IT firms, including Wipro, Tata, and Microsoft, over alleged PERM program abuse.Well supported62 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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JD Vance, Keith Sonderling, Donald Trump, and Mark Greenblatt are collaborating on a fraud task force and criticizing approaches to government fraud.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Administration policy goals were discussed with the news site Breitbart News, involving Donald Trump and Keith Sonderling.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump and Keith Sonderling promote job training and investments in South Texas via college visits.Some support2 reports
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Keith Sonderling conducted tour stops in South Florida, while NEXA provided AI-powered scales for DoorDash.Some support1 report
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Keith Sonderling visited New Mexico to study agriculture, representing the U.S. Department of Labor and utilizing the state's workforce agency.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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JD Vance and Keith Sonderling were involved in an event on July 7th, where Vance's administration faced criticism for opposing political views and a lawsuit regarding First Amendment rights.Well supported3 reports
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Keith Sonderling discussed the administration's tax cut provisions, noting that the tax cuts required a new digital system.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration appointed a task force to eliminate fraud and warned state governors about funding cuts.Some support1 report
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News at the entities that move Keith Sonderling most-
Donald Trump StructuralThe Quad met during ASEAN meetings, with Trump proposing a trilateral summit on the sidelines.Moves Keith Sonderling
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senate StructuralNick McKim questioned how the announced reforms affect staff payments.Moves Keith Sonderling
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JD Vance OperationalAxios provided analysis on Ron DeSantis's role, while Jake Tapper appeared on CNN, and Marco Rubio praised JD Vance.Moves Keith Sonderling
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission StructuralThe Administration initiated claims against Lockheed Martin regarding federal contract compliance and employment discrimination, leading to settlements.Moves Keith Sonderling
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Senate StructuralDemocrats are seeking Senate votes to bypass a veto, leveraging projected House gains to challenge executive power.Moves Keith Sonderling
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Tony Evers OperationalGovernor Tony Evers appointed Yee Leng Xiong to serve on the Financial Literacy Council.Moves Keith Sonderling
Connections
The 40 strongest of 83, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Lori Chavez-DeRemer Transactional
A's role became vacant due to resignation, and B was appointed to succeed her.
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Capgemini Structural
Keith Sonderling and the US government suspended Capgemini's PERM labor certification program following a fraud investigation.
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Adobe Structural
Keith Sonderling, acting as a government official, suspended Adobe's PERM labor certification program following federal investigations.
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Donald Trump Structural
Donald Trump appointed Keith Sonderling as U.S. Secretary of Labor, leading the administration's policy efforts on fraud and labor issues.
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Microsoft Structural
Keith Sonderling, in his role as a government official, suspended Microsoft's PERM certification program following federal investigations.
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senate Structural
Keith Sonderling's nomination is formally contingent upon confirmation by the Senate.
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JD Vance Operational
JD Vance and Keith Sonderling actively collaborate on policy initiatives, including visa fraud investigations and PERM program suspensions.
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Infosys Structural
Keith Sonderling, acting as Labor Secretary, suspended Infosys's PERM labor certification program following federal fraud investigations.
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Wipro Structural
Keith Sonderling suspended Wipro from labor programs, including the PERM program, following a Department of Labor fraud investigation.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Structural
Keith Sonderling served as a Republican commissioner and vice chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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HCL Technologies Structural
Keith Sonderling, acting as Labor Secretary, suspended HCL Technologies' labor certification.
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Institute of Museum and Library Services Structural
Keith Sonderling served as the acting director and leader of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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PERM Structural
Keith Sonderling, as Labour Secretary, is formally suspending and investigating the PERM program due to reported misuse.
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Senate Structural
The relationship is defined by the formal confirmation process where the Senate's vote determines the viability of Sonderling's appointment.
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Arizona State University Transactional
Keith Sonderling is conducting an investigation into Arizona State University regarding J-1 visa fraud.
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Cognizant Structural
Keith Sonderling, acting as Labour Secretary, formally suspended Cognizant's PERM program sponsorship.
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United States Department of Labor Operational
Keith Sonderling acts as a spokesperson for the United States Department of Labor, announcing actions and issuing warnings.
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department Structural
The department serves as a functional partner or employing body for the individual, working closely with law enforcement.
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Whirlpool Transactional
Whirlpool showcased investment opportunities to the office of the Acting Secretary of Labor.
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Tommy Tuberville Transactional
The two individuals engaged in a conversation while participating in a formal hearing.
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Derek Barrs Operational
Barrs provided specific regulatory updates to Sonderling regarding their professional work.
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Texas Southmost College Operational
A leverages the institutional context of B to promote job training initiatives through educational visits.
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Kathy Hochul Transactional
Keith Sonderling highlighted fraud findings to Kathy Hochul.
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Todd Blanche Operational
Todd Blanche and Keith Sonderling jointly announced the suspension of the PERM programme.
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Tony Evers Operational
Tony Evers publicly criticized Keith Sonderling regarding funding threats.
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Anthony D'Esposito Operational
Both individuals are linked by their involvement in leading federal investigations.
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DHS Structural
Keith Sonderling works closely with DHS law enforcement operations.
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New York Transactional
New York's administrative processes are cited as examples of mismanagement leading to improper payments affecting Keith Sonderling.
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Stanford Mentioned together
Both individuals are mentioned in the context of investigating potential J-1 visa fraud.
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Alabama Operational
Keith Sonderling is observed directing states, including Alabama, regarding centralized verification systems.
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Palantir Technologies Mentioned together
A company is mentioned in the same professional sphere as an expert whose work focuses on policy relevant to the company.
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Lauren Boebert Operational
Lauren Boebert publicly applauded Keith Sonderling's comments on social media.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics Operational
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is tasked to oversee data gathering on AI, with Keith Sonderling involved in this capacity.
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Labor Shared context
The company operates within the labor sector context where Keith Sonderling holds a high government position.
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Tata Consultancy Services Shared context
Both entities are contextually linked by the US suspension of the PERM permanent residency program.
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Mark Meadows Mentioned together
Meadows used his platform to amplify comments and ideas originally made by Sonderling on social media.
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Gavin Newsom Shared context
Sonderling's professional work focuses on labor issues and targets states like California, where Newsom operates.
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Breitbart News Operational
The relationship involves the discussion of administration policy goals between the individual and the news organization.
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Luzerne County Community College Mentioned together
The two entities are co-mentioned in the context of a visit to the college to discuss workforce development needs.
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White House Structural
Keith Sonderling holds a high-level position within a federal agency overseen by the White House administration.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- JD Vance is campaigning in Kansas for midterm races while Keith Sonderling visits to discuss workforce development.
- The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act and announced the suspension of the PERM program.
- Tom Cotton visited Russellville, Arkansas, to discuss employment, coinciding with Keith Sonderling praising the state's employment model.
- Keith Sonderling and the Trump administration suspended multiple IT firms, including Wipro, Tata, and Microsoft, over alleged PERM program abuse.
September 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
3 events- Donald Trump and Keith Sonderling promote job training and investments in South Texas via college visits.
- Keith Sonderling conducted tour stops in South Florida, while NEXA provided AI-powered scales for DoorDash.
- Keith Sonderling visited New Mexico to study agriculture, representing the U.S. Department of Labor and utilizing the state's workforce agency.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
2 events- JD Vance and Keith Sonderling were involved in an event on July 7th, where Vance's administration faced criticism for opposing political views and a lawsuit regarding First Amendment rights.
- Keith Sonderling discussed the administration's tax cut provisions, noting that the tax cuts required a new digital system.
June 2026
4 events- States including California, New York, and Illinois are facing issues regarding owed federal funds and improper payments.
- Following Lori Chavez-DeRemer's resignation, Donald Trump plans to nominate Keith Sonderling to a permanent role, pending Senate approval.
- JD Vance, Keith Sonderling, Donald Trump, and Mark Greenblatt are collaborating on a fraud task force and criticizing approaches to government fraud.
- The Trump administration appointed a task force to eliminate fraud and warned state governors about funding cuts.