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DHS’s $464M jet purchases trigger inspector-general probe request

8/14/2026

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DHS bought 10 aircraft—three Gulfstream G650 jets and seven Boeing 737s—for $464 million under former secretary Kristi Noem.
The Daedalus Aviation contract rose $303 million on the day Markwayne Mullin became DHS secretary in March 2026.
Senate Democrats said the planes sat idle or shuttled officials instead of deportations.
Senators Murray and Murphy asked on August 12 2026 for an inspector-general probe after four jets were slated for congressional delegations without justification.

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DHS bought 10 aircraft—three Gulfstream G650 jets and seven Boeing 737s—for $464 million under former secretary Kristi Noem.
The Daedalus Aviation contract rose $303 million on the day Markwayne Mullin became DHS secretary in March 2026.
Senate Democrats said the planes sat idle or shuttled officials instead of deportations.
Senators Murray and Murphy asked on August 12 2026 for an inspector-general probe after four jets were slated for congressional delegations without justification.