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Democrats Seek Subpoena for Lewandowski Over Border Ad Campaign

3/25/2026

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Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee urge subpoena of Corey Lewandowski, a top advisor to Kristi Noem, former secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and current special envoy, over his involvement in a $220 million border security ad campaign.
They say Lewandowski's testimony is essential for oversight of taxpayer spending because the ad campaign bypassed competitive bidding.
They also question Noem's testimony about approving the contracts.
The House Homeland Security Committee is also investigating the ad campaign's costs.

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Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee urge subpoena of Corey Lewandowski, a top advisor to Kristi Noem, former secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and current special envoy, over his involvement in a $220 million border security ad campaign.
They say Lewandowski's testimony is essential for oversight of taxpayer spending because the ad campaign bypassed competitive bidding.
They also question Noem's testimony about approving the contracts.
The House Homeland Security Committee is also investigating the ad campaign's costs.