# DOJ Investigates DHS Contract Allegations

The Department of Justice is investigating allegations that Corey Lewandowski, a former Department of Homeland Security adviser serving as a special government employee, improperly influenced DHS contracts and pursued private consulting work involving foreign interests. No charges, subpoenas, or investigation timeline have been announced, and the allegations have not been established as findings. For contractors, the matter raises potential scrutiny of procurement decisions, conflicts of interest, and access by agency advisers.

- Companies with DHS work connected to relevant contract decisions or adviser interactions should review and retain associated procurement records, communications, and conflict disclosures.
- Procurement teams should be prepared for possible procurement-integrity reviews and scrutiny of contract authority and adviser access; the signal does not identify specific contracts or vendors.
- The investigation has no announced timeline or stated change to procurement requirements, so avoid treating the allegations as a new compliance mandate.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General (DHS OIG)

### Sources
- [DOJ Investigating Trump Ally Corey Lewandowski Over DHS Contract And Foreign Work Allegations - AOL](https://www.aol.com/articles/doj-investigating-trump-ally-corey-191305000.html) - AOL.com