Kristi Noem Misled Congress About Top Aide’s Role in DHS Contracts
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is accused of misleading Congress about the authority of her unpaid top aide, Corey Lewandowski. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Noem denied Lewandowski had any role in approving DHS contracts. However, internal DHS records reportedly show Lewandowski personally approved a multimillion-dollar equipment contract and routinely signs off on large contracts before they reach Noem for final approval. This contradicts Noem's testimony and raises questions about potential false statements to Congress. A DHS spokesperson maintains Lewandowski does not approve contracts and volunteers his time. The new contract approval process at DHS, implemented last year, has reportedly caused delays within the agency.
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