The last holdouts from the Kristi Noem era of the Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security is facing scrutiny over contracting practices that occurred during Kristi Noem's tenure, with over $9 billion awarded through less-than-fully competitive bidding. Inspector General audits are underway for all non-competitive contracts in fiscal year 2025, as well as for spending on detention facilities. Despite a change in leadership to Markwayne Mullin, several senior officials associated with these past practices remain in their roles. AI
