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flag DHS gave $220M in border ad contracts without bidding, favoring a Noem-linked firm, sparking ethics probes.

flag The Department of Homeland Security awarded $220 million in ad contracts during a border emergency, bypassing competitive bidding, with a Republican consulting firm tied to Secretary Kristi Noem receiving key roles despite not appearing in public records. flag The firm, led by the husband of Noem’s chief spokesperson, produced high-profile ads including one filmed at Mount Rushmore. flag The main contract was awarded to a newly created Delaware company, obscuring the true contractor. flag Experts and watchdogs cite serious ethics concerns, potential rule violations, and conflicts of interest, calling for investigations by the DHS inspector general and Congress. flag Noem has not publicly addressed the allegations.

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