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- At a Senate hearing, Sen. John Kennedy questioned Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about $220 million ad campaign deterring illegal immigration.
- Kennedy argued the ads mainly boosted Noem's name recognition rather than the administration's agenda.
- He noted the contract awarding bypassed competitive bidding.
- Noem defended the campaign as effective and authorized by U.S. President Donald Trump to urge departure.
- Kennedy expressed discomfort with the expenditure amid budget constraints.
