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Feb 26, 2026 The Department of Homeland Security awarded a $250,000 public relations contract to a Trump-aligned consulting firm after a brief bidding window Corroborated Economic Structure
The contract raised concerns that procurement rules were bent toward political loyalty, weakening fairness and trust in public contracting.
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- DHS awards $250,000 contract to Trump-aligned consulting firm — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded a $250,000 public relations contract to American Made Media Company (AMMC) LLC, a Republican political consulting firm with ties to former Trump campaign officials.
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Week 58 – 2026-02-21–2026-02-27
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