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  "id": 16140423,
  "title": "Trump ally Lewandowski faces criminal investigation over DHS tenure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/trump-ally-lewandowski-faces-criminal-investigation-over-dhs-tenure",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T02:02:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/10/1561768/trump-ally-lewandowski-faces-criminal-investigation-over-dhs-tenure"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski is currently under a criminal investigation for alleged financial misconduct while working at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to multiple sources. The investigation was initiated by a referral to the Justice Department from an internal DHS watchdog, and the Department's Inspector General's Office is examining Lewandowski's involvement in handling government contracts. Lewandowski's lawyer, Adam Trigg, declined to comment when asked about the allegations. The investigation is reportedly based on accusations that Lewandowski profited from his position in the US government. The Justice Department has not yet issued subpoenas or other legal demands in the case. Lewandowski served as a top aide to former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who was fired by Trump in March amid controversy. Lewandowski signed some DHS contracts despite lacking legal authority as a special government employee.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: Corey Lewandowski, a former political adviser to President Donald Trump and top aide at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is under criminal investigation over allegations that he profited from his role in the US government, three US officials and a fourth person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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