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Mullin Rebuilds FEMA: Reinstates whistleblowers and rolls back Noem-era cuts
politics25 days ago

Mullin Rebuilds FEMA: Reinstates whistleblowers and rolls back Noem-era cuts

FEMA is reversing several Noem-era changes as DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin works to stabilize the agency ahead of hurricane season: reinstating whistleblowers and senior staff, reversing hiring freezes and a $100,000 spending cap, extending contracts, and planning to hire more disaster workers. While the move aims to speed aid and improve readiness, officials warn staffing losses and training disruptions continue to threaten disaster response capability.

via CNN|
#disaster-response#fema#kristi-noem
Man jailed for 3 years for stealing Kristi Noem's handbag in DC restaurant
crime1 month ago

Man jailed for 3 years for stealing Kristi Noem's handbag in DC restaurant

A 50-year-old man, Mario Bustamante Leiva, was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's Gucci handbag from a Washington, DC restaurant last April; the bag contained about $3,000 in cash and he pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud and one count of first-degree theft, with investigators tracing him via a stolen credit-card gift card. He faces deportation after serving his sentence.

via BBC|
#crime#handbag-theft#kristi-noem
ICE Acting Director Lyons to resign amid detainee-deaths hearings
politics1 month ago

ICE Acting Director Lyons to resign amid detainee-deaths hearings

ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons will resign on May 31, 2026, DHS announced, coming just hours after a Capitol Hill hearing cited at least 44 detainee deaths in ICE custody since March 2025. Lyons oversaw aggressive immigration-enforcement actions linked to deadly incidents in Minnesota and Illinois, and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised his leadership as Lyons moves to the private sector, in a broader DHS shakeup that included the replacement of Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary.

via USA Today|
#homeland-security#ice#immigration
DHS IG opens broad contract probe tied to Noem and Lewandowski
politics2 months ago

DHS IG opens broad contract probe tied to Noem and Lewandowski

The Department of Homeland Security's inspector general has launched a wide-ranging investigation into how contracts are solicited and handled, with former Secretary Kristi Noem and her de facto chief of staff Corey Lewandowski reportedly involved. The probe appears separate from an earlier audit of DHS grants and contracts and has led to record-preservation orders for dozens of DHS staff. DHS would not confirm the investigation; Noem, now a State Department envoy, and Lewandowski have faced scrutiny over contracting decisions and a policy requiring Noem's sign-off on contracts above $100,000, amid broader concerns about advertising spending during the Trump era.

via CNN|
#contracts#corey-lewandowski#dhs
politics2 months ago

Trump-tied operatives cash in millions from DHS ad campaign fueling Noem fallout

Two firms linked to veteran political operatives tied to Donald Trump earned at least $23 million in commissions from DHS’s $220 million nationwide ad campaign, as scrutiny over the contract process and White House oversight grew; Safe America Media and People Who Think were awarded contracts with limited competition, amplifying concerns about ties to Trump-era campaigns and contributing to the controversy surrounding Kristi Noem’s role in or fallout from the ads.

via Politico|
#advertising-contracts#department-of-homeland-security#kristi-noem
Insider: Ousted Border Patrol Chief Quits Amid Probes and Power Struggle
politics2 months ago

Insider: Ousted Border Patrol Chief Quits Amid Probes and Power Struggle

A DHS insider says Gregory Bovino quit rather than be pushed amid looming investigations into his conduct, including a January phone call to Minnesota prosecutors and a back-channel to Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski, as part of a broader DHS power struggle that accompanied deadly incidents and aggressive immigration operations in Chicago and Minneapolis.

via The Daily Beast|
#border-patrol#cbp#corey-lewandowski
politics2 months ago

Mullin’s DHS test: GOP bets on steady leadership, Democrats wary

Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s confirmation to lead the Department of Homeland Security is framed as a test of whether he can steady the agency and secure funding during a partial government shutdown, with Republicans pressing him on FEMA and immigration policy while Democrats remain skeptical he’ll depart from the Trump-era approach amid White House influence and Mullin’s own ties and wealth.

via Politico|
#confirmation-hearing#dhs#immigration
Democrats push DOJ for probe into Noem’s congressional testimony
politics2 months ago

Democrats push DOJ for probe into Noem’s congressional testimony

Top Democratic lawmakers have referred evidence to the Justice Department alleging Kristi Noem committed perjury in testimony before the Senate and House Judiciary Committees, arguing several statements may violate perjury and false‑statements laws. DHS disputes the claims, and the DOJ says it will not pursue a criminal investigation, though Democrats note charges could still be pursued within five years of the testimony. The letter points to Noem’s remarks on DHS obeying court orders, ICE’s compliance, Trump’s knowledge of a $220 million ad campaign, and the bidding process for that contract as inconsistent with other statements. The development comes as Trump floated replacing Noem as DHS head and as political maneuvering continues.

via USA Today|
#congress#dhs#doj
Senate Dems Push DOJ Probe Into Noem Perjury Claims
politics2 months ago

Senate Dems Push DOJ Probe Into Noem Perjury Claims

Senior House Democrats will urge Attorney General Pam Bondi to open a DOJ investigation into whether Kristi Noem lied to Congress in March, focusing on four areas of her testimony—her self-deportation ad campaign, detention facility conditions, the Trump administration’s detention of U.S. citizens, and DHS’s alleged defiance of federal court orders—though the DOJ is not required to act on the referral.

via The Daily Beast|
#congress#dhs#donald-trump
Noem's Contract Rule Leaves DHS with Backlog and Delayed Payments
politics2 months ago

Noem's Contract Rule Leaves DHS with Backlog and Delayed Payments

Noem's policy requiring contracts over $100,000 to be approved by her has created a backlog at DHS, delaying payments to contractors and stalling programs including ICE detention facilities, FEMA disaster relief, and border-wall projects. As she leaves, dozens of contracts remain pending, leaving the next DHS secretary to unwind the system amid a partial shutdown and ongoing scrutiny of spending.

via Axios|
#dhs-contracting#fema-delays#immigration-policy
Ex-SD mayor roasts Noem, likening her exit to Sarah Palin
world2 months ago

Ex-SD mayor roasts Noem, likening her exit to Sarah Palin

A former Aberdeen mayor criticizes Kristi Noem’s six-year tenure as South Dakota governor, saying she “did a Sarah Palin” and quit, as Noem faces renewed scrutiny after being fired by Donald Trump from her Homeland Security post. The dismissal followed controversy over immigration policy, a costly DHS ad campaign, FEMA reductions, and rumors of an affair with adviser Corey Lewandowski. Critics note a minimal legislative legacy and high turnover during her tenure, while Trump later nominated a replacement and Noem moved to a new envoy role, underscoring ongoing controversy surrounding her leadership.

via The Independent|
#dhs#kristi-noem#sarah-palin