Kristi Noem Misled Congress About Top Aide's Role in DHS Contracts
2 days ago
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- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem misled Congress about Corey Lewandowski's role in approving contracts at DHS.
- Internal DHS records show Lewandowski approved a multimillion-dollar equipment contract, contradicting Noem's testimony.
- Noem's new policy requires her and top aides, including Lewandowski, to approve contracts over $100,000.
- Lewandowski, a 'special government employee,' does not receive a salary but has significant influence over DHS contracts.
- DHS claims the new contract approval process has saved taxpayers billions, but reports indicate delays in operations.
- Lewandowski's signature appears on policy checklists, including one related to rolling back protections for Haitians in the U.S.
- Special government employees like Lewandowski are exempt from some ethics rules and can have outside income sources.