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DHS Inspector General Investigates Contract Management Amid Leadership Changes

KVIA•Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:47 PM•CNN Newsource

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The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General has initiated an investigation into the handling of contracts, focusing on former Secretary Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski, her chief of staff. This inquiry follows Noem's recent dismissal by President Trump, partly due to her controversial management of contracts, including $220 million in advertising. The investigation aims to address concerns over contract solicitation and potential obstruction of the inspector general's work by DHS leadership. As part of the probe, dozens of DHS officials have been instructed to preserve relevant records. The audit of DHS grants and contracts is currently paused due to a funding shutdown, but will resume once resources are restored.

Key Details: • DHS inspector general's investigation includes former Secretary Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski. • The audit of DHS contracts is paused due to funding issues but will resume when funding is restored. • DHS received $165 billion for its operations, including $65 billion specifically for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Department of Homeland SecurityDonald TrumpKristi NoemOffice of Inspector GeneralCorey LewandowskiMarkwayne MullinJoseph Cuffari

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