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DHS Inquiry into Noem's Contract Handling and Lewandowski

4/2/2026

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Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari of the Department of Homeland Security investigates former Secretary Kristi Noem's contract handling, focusing on Corey Lewandowski's interactions with federal contractors.
Companies, including Palantir, have issued complaints about Lewandowski's dealings.
The inquiry follows Noem's firing by U.S. President Donald Trump amid criticism of an expensive advertising campaign.
Lewandowski's office denies wrongdoing and says he was unaware of any outreach from the inspector general.

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Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari of the Department of Homeland Security investigates former Secretary Kristi Noem's contract handling, focusing on Corey Lewandowski's interactions with federal contractors.
Companies, including Palantir, have issued complaints about Lewandowski's dealings.
The inquiry follows Noem's firing by U.S. President Donald Trump amid criticism of an expensive advertising campaign.
Lewandowski's office denies wrongdoing and says he was unaware of any outreach from the inspector general.