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Kristi Noem
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving Kristi Noem, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · United StatesDOJ Investigates Corey Lewandowski for DHS Contract Misconduct
Federal prosecutors are investigating allegations of contract misconduct at the Department of Homeland Security, focusing on the role of Corey Lewandowski. The investigation stems from a criminal referral by the DHS Inspector General.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesNoem's DHS bought jets from donor's firm for $214 million
The Department of Homeland Security agreed to pay $214 million for five aircraft from a company chaired by a political donor to Kristi Noem. The purchases occurred on Noem's last day as DHS secretary, with reports indicating substantial markups on the planes.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesProtesters Sue Benny Johnson for Defamation Over ICE Videos
Kyle Frankovich and Maureen Foody are suing Benny Johnson for defamation, alleging he falsely portrayed them as 'left-wing terrorists' and violent extremists in videos produced during a protest outside an ICE facility. The lawsuit stems from content Johnson created while embedded with Homeland Security officials.
United States2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesAppeals court hears bid to end contempt probe into Trump deportation flights
A federal appeals court heard arguments on whether a judge should be allowed to continue investigating the Trump administration for potential contempt of court. The probe concerns alleged defiance of an order blocking the deportation of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41- Politics · United States
FEMA crew skipped 11 homes with Trump signs, watchdog finds
A federal watchdog report found a FEMA crew skipped 11 homes displaying political signs supporting Donald Trump during Hurricane Milton recovery efforts in 2024. The incident violated the Hatch Act and FEMA regulations, leading to firings and a review of agency training.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Politics · United StatesUS spent $464m on deportation planes that remain mostly unused
The US Department of Homeland Security awarded a $464 million no-bid contract to purchase 10 used aircraft for deportation flights. Three are luxury jets, seven are Boeing 737s parked in Louisiana. An internal document said the agency lacked staff to operate them. The contract was awarded to a firm whose chair donated to a committee supporting former DHS secretary Kristi Noem.
United States5 min readTrust 80 · Craft 95 · Hype 35
