Trump to nominate Gene Scalia, son of late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, for secretary of labor

President Trump on Thursday night announced he's nominating attorney Gene Scalia, the son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, to replace Alex Acosta as secretary of labor.

The surprise move -- which top Republicans privately supported -- was a visible manifestation of the close personal bond Trump has forged with the Scalia family in recent years. The confirmation process for Justice Neil Gorsuch, who ultimately filled Justice Scalia's seat, sparked the connection.

Acosta stepped down as head of the Labor Department last Friday over his past involvement in...