Noem Faces Perjury Referral, Lewandowski Steps Down

0:00Reporting from the Daily News Now, I'm Corey with the story with the latest in Durham. Top Democrats on the House and Senate Judiciary Committees have referred outgoing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Christine Noem to the Department of Justice for Possible Pursury. Senators Dick Durbin of Illinois and Representative Jamie Raskin of Maryland sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, accusing her of lying under, oath during recent congressional testimony. They point to several issues, including claims that the Department followed court orders, details on a multi-million dollar ad campaign, and the influence of top adviser Corey Lewandowski. Federal judges have ruled multiple times that the Department ignored their orders on various matters. DHS fired back, calling any perjury accusations completely false. The Justice Department labeled the referral a political stunt and suggested Democrats focus on reopening the department instead. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump dismissed Noem the day after her testimony and named

1:02her special envoy to the Shield of the America's Coalition against drug cartels. New reports show the ad campaign went to four politically connected companies through non-competitive bidding. Documents also reveal Lewandowski signing off on key decisions, like reversing protections for Haitians from above Noem. Plus, immigration and customs enforcement detained at least 170 U.S. citizens in some cases for days. Lewandowski is reportedly stepping down as a special government employee. Trump has nominated Oklahoma Senator Mark Wayne Mullin to lead DHS starting April 1. The Democrats warned that false statements to Congress are federal crimes with a five-year statute of limitations. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode, some people meditate, I just lay down and press play, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.