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Senators Demand DHS Probe Noem's $220M Ad Campaign

11/26/2025

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Five U.S. senators and two representatives asked the DHS to investigate a $220 million ad campaign tied to Secretary Kristi Noem.
A ProPublica report showed the Strategy Group, tied to Noem, received funds without competitive bidding.
Critics, including Senate Democrats and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, accused Noem of corruption and called for her resignation.
DHS says it follows proper contracting procedures, while the Strategy Group produced ads featuring Noem.

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Five U.S. senators and two representatives asked the DHS to investigate a $220 million ad campaign tied to Secretary Kristi Noem.
A ProPublica report showed the Strategy Group, tied to Noem, received funds without competitive bidding.
Critics, including Senate Democrats and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, accused Noem of corruption and called for her resignation.
DHS says it follows proper contracting procedures, while the Strategy Group produced ads featuring Noem.