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August 13, 2026
Homeland Security's $464M Jet Purchase Under Scrutiny for Misuse
- Homeland Security spent $464 million on 10 jets, primarily for deportations.
- Senate Democrats allege the jets are being used to transport Trump administration officials instead.
- An investigation into the purchase and use of these planes has been requested by Congress.
- The agency's spending practices raise concerns about taxpayer dollars being misused.
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- Homeland Security Paid $464 Million for Airplanes. Then It Parked Them.Aug 13, 2026 at 9:03 AM · NYT
- Noem spent $464M on 10 jets for deportations before she was fired. They are shuttling Trump officials around insteadAug 13, 2026 at 3:38 PM · Independent
- Democratic appropriators push DHS on purchase of a dozen planes, including 'luxury jets'Aug 13, 2026 at 5:37 PM · The Hill