Noem's DHS Contracts Probed, Airport Security Gaps Exposed

0:00On March 28th, federal investigators are digging into hundreds of millions in Department of Homeland Security contracts approved during Christie Noems. Time is secretary, spotlighting no-bid deals linked to a $220 million ad push that starred her prominently. Sources say the probe hit roadblocks with info getting blocked, and Noem pushed to oust the inspector general, though that didn't fly with the white, House. Even Flashy ad showed her riding horseback at Mount Rushmore, racking up $20,000 on horse rentals, and nearly $4,000 on hair. Makeup. Rep Benny Thompson called it a pay-to-play setup, steered by Noems' close advisor, Corey Lewandowski, to benefit his crew, but both deny any foul play. The he from hearings helped push Noem out of DHS, landing her a gig at the State Department instead. Meanwhile, a watchdog audit exposed big gaps in airport security from secret tests, like worries over a new rule letting folks keep shoes on through.

1:00Scanner starting next year. The report's top secret details stayed locked away from TSA bosses who need to fix it. Months later, no action plan has dropped, despite deadlines, stalling oversight as DHS drags speed on sharing info, leaving these national security red, flags hanging in the wind. Eye-wraps entertainment and celebrity news today brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.