Kristi Noem Grilled Over Housing, Relationship With Lewandowski

March 4, 2026, 9:42 PM UTC

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced a barrage of misconduct allegations before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, including about her living arrangements, a blocked watchdog, a no-bid contract awarded to a newly established company, delayed hurricane relief and a Coast Guard pilot allegedly fired over a misplaced blanket.

It was her second day of testimony on Capitol Hill after being castigated the prior day over her actions running the department, including over an expensive advertising campaign.

On Tuesday, she told the Senate the $220 million advertising campaign “went out to a competitive bid.” On Wednesday, she acknowledged it did ...

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