Mullin said he’s reviewing some contracts signed by Noem
The department said it is re-evaluating contract approvals after watchdog audits found more than $9 billion in less-competitive awards.
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is canceling most pending contracts initiated under former Secretary Kristi Noem, citing congressional scrutiny and internal watchdog reviews; finalized contracts cannot easily be terminated.
- President Donald Trump fired Noem in March following criticism over more than $9 billion in contracts awarded through less-than-fully competitive bidding processes, prompting Mullin's broader effort to unwind her procurement practices.
- The Office of Inspector General is auditing fiscal year 2025 contracts, including 11 vacant warehouses, while scrutiny targets a $915 million contract awarded to Salus Worldwide Solutions that received a $200 million extension last month.
- Two dozen officials have been removed or demoted since Noem's exit, though Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar remains in his role; a spokesperson called Edgar and other staff "valuable members" of Mullin's team.
- Mullin confirmed the Office of Inspector General has multiple active investigations into Noem-era contracts, though he remains unbriefed on specific details as the department re-evaluates procurement processes for taxpayer efficiency.
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DHS to cancel Noem's contracts
HOMELAND SECURITY
DHS Cancels Most Kristi Noem-Era Contracts as Trump Administration Unwinds Controversial Policies
The Department of Homeland Security has canceled most pending contracts initiated during the tenure of former Secretary Kristi Noem, marking the latest effort by the Trump administration to dismantle policies and spending decisions that came under bipartisan scrutiny before her departure from the agency.
New DHS Secretary Confirms Cancellation of Most Noem-Era Contracts
Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. The Department of Homeland Security is canceling most pending contracts started under ousted Secretary Kristi Noem, the agency’s new leader told Congress. Getting into it: Testi…
Markwayne Mullin is reviewing contracts signed by Kristi Noem during his tenure at the head of the DHS, as Democrats denounce wasteful
Mullin Cancels Noem-Era Contracts Amid Scrutiny
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, led by Secretary Markwayne Mullin, is revoking most pending contracts initiated under former Secretary Kristi Noem. This aligns with a broader effort to reform contracting practices under Noem that faced bipartisan criticism and congressional scrutiny. Mullin also reinstates longer training for immigration officers.
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