Noem, Lewandowski Under Investigation for DHS Grants

0:00On March 27th, Christie Knowham, recently ousted as the Department of Homeland Security Secretary and her rumored associate, Corey Lewandowski, are now under. Investigation by the Department's Inspector General. The probe targets grants and contracts awarded without full competition during fiscal year 2025 amid claims of improper dealings. Knowham was fired by President Trump on March 5th and shifted to a new position as special envoy for the shield of the Americas. Lewandowski, who served as a senior advisor, has left the agency and shows no signs of returning soon. Public backlash has focused on the department's massive spending on advertisements featuring Knowham, totaling $220 million. One notable campaign showed her riding a horse near Mount Rushmore, with extra costs for things like horse rentals at $20,000, and videography at over $52,000. Let's highlight Lewandowski facing separate scrutiny over alleged kickback requests from a private prison contractor aiming for a major government deal.

1:04Knowham had also implemented a policy requiring her personal approval for any grants or contracts exceeding $100,000. Sources say the audit is a routine congressional requirement, but it has sparked wider concerns about accountability at the department. Both Knowham and Lewandowski have firmly denied the allegations and any personal relationship That's the story for today. Entertainment and celebrity news, today driven by AI, I'm Corey with the story.