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Story summary
- Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary, was dismissed after a $200 million ad campaign drew controversy.
- Contracts went to Noem-linked firms, including Safe America Media, which received a $143 million no-bid contract after formation.
- Democratic lawmakers referred Noem to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for perjury after alleging she misled Congress about campaign approval.
- U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he supported the ads but denied knowledge of the spending.
