Kristi Noem defends $170M purchase of Gulfstream jets for DHS leaders

Kristi Noem defends $170M purchase of Gulfstream jets for DHS leaders

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended a contract to spend more than $170 million on new jets for the U.S. Coast Guard, including one that will be used for the secretary’s travel. The Department of Homeland Security has faced criticism from congressional Democrats for entering into a contract to build the jets amid the government shutdown. Noem brushed that aside Monday, noting the funding was previously appropriated. “These aircraft a…

'Lost absolutely all touch': Gobsmacked lawmakers react to Noem's luxury purchases

The US Coast Guard has purchased two luxury private jets for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at a total cost of more than $170 million in taxpayer money as the federal government remains shut down, imperiling food aid and other assistance for tens of millions of Americans.The decision to buy...