House Panel Questions $143M DHS Ad Contract Tied to Political Operative
At a House Oversight Committee hearing, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faced questions about a $143 million no-bid advertising contract awarded to Safe America Media, a newly formed firm with links to a Republican political operative and no evident headquarters, website, or prior federal work, plus a subcontractor tied to a former Noem political ally, raising concerns about the procurement and taxpayer exposure.