White House Probes Corey Lewandowski’s DHS Role Over Work Hours and Noem Ties Amid DOJ Employee Attack on CBP Agent

Recent reports highlight concerns within the White House regarding Corey Lewandowski, a special government employee working temporarily at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Officials suspect Lewandowski has been underreporting his work hours to maintain his unpaid position, with a memo circulating expressing these suspicions. Lewandowski, who is closely associated with South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and acts as her de facto chief of staff, faces obstacles in securing a full-time role at DHS, partly due to concerns about their relationship. Meanwhile, separate incidents have drawn attention to alleged Deep State influences within federal agencies. Notably, an individual employed by the Department of Justice's criminal division attacked a Customs and Border Protection agent in Washington, D.C., raising questions about internal opposition to conservative policies. Observers have pointed to such episodes as examples of entrenched career bureaucrats, sometimes referred to as the Deep State, who may resist the current administration's agenda. These developments underscore ongoing tensions between political appointees and long-standing federal employees within the U.S. government.