The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reversed a contentious contract approval policy established by Kristi Noem, which required that all contracts over $100,000 receive review and sign-off from the secretary. This decision, made by DHS boss Markwayne Mullin, aims to streamline the approval process and is expected to provide hope for FEMA relief efforts. The scrapping of this restrictive policy is seen as a significant move towards enhancing operational efficiency and responsiveness in government spending.