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Senators Probe $220M DHS No-Bid Contracts Amid Corruption Claims

3/10/2026

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Senators Peter Welch and Richard Blumenthal are investigating potential corruption tied to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) no-bid contracts totaling $220 million.
Contracts went to The Strategy Group Company, Safe America Media LLC, and People Who Think LLC for an advertising campaign featuring Kristi Noem, former DHS Secretary.
Safe America Media signed a $143 million contract on February 13, 2025, after incorporation, raising questions about ties to Noem and Lewandowski.

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Senators Peter Welch and Richard Blumenthal are investigating potential corruption tied to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) no-bid contracts totaling $220 million.
Contracts went to The Strategy Group Company, Safe America Media LLC, and People Who Think LLC for an advertising campaign featuring Kristi Noem, former DHS Secretary.
Safe America Media signed a $143 million contract on February 13, 2025, after incorporation, raising questions about ties to Noem and Lewandowski.