# Justice Department investigates alleged contract misconduct at Homeland Security

https://mins.news/en/item/111645

- CNN, 2026-10-22 18:53 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/22/politics/republican-corey-lewandowski-justice-department-investigation?Date=20261022&Profile=CNN

> Justice Department prosecutors are investigating allegations of contract misconduct at the Department of Homeland Security, including Corey Lewandowski’s role. Lewandowski worked as de facto chief of staff to former Secretary Kristi Noem, according to multiple people.

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