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Justice Department Opens Probe Into Corey Lewandowski’s DHS Contracts

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Department of Justice opened a federal probe into Corey Lewandowski for alleged DHS contract misconduct.
Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Joseph Cuffari referred the case after reviewing contracts from former Secretary Kristi Noem’s tenure.
Cuffari told Congress in early March that DHS leadership obstructed parts of his investigation.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said investigators should examine kickback claims tied to DHS contracts.

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U.S. Department of Justice opened a federal probe into Corey Lewandowski for alleged DHS contract misconduct.
Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Joseph Cuffari referred the case after reviewing contracts from former Secretary Kristi Noem’s tenure.
Cuffari told Congress in early March that DHS leadership obstructed parts of his investigation.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said investigators should examine kickback claims tied to DHS contracts.