Trump’s Labor Secretary Plays It Safe as Judgeship Talk Swirls

• Buzz of Acosta’s Judicial aspirations follows him to Labor Department

• Some believe secretary’s deliberate style is tied to his hopes of being a judge

• Acosta’s connection to Federalist Society bolsters résumé

Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is keeping a low profile in this first year in office, possibly because he has his eye on another job.

There is widespread discussion that Acosta, a former United States Attorney and law school dean, is biding his time for a spot on the federal bench.

The secretary’s cautious approach to policy issues is starting to rankle business advocates who want the department to speed ...