The top executive of a public relations and political consulting firm who is married to a former top Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson, is demanding an apology from Senate Democrats for allegations he used his wife to improperly secure lucrative contracts from the agency.

In a letter Thursday addressed to Sens. Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Benjamin Yoho took aim at a figure mentioned by Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., claiming his company, The Strategy Group for Media, had secured $143 million in subcontracts.

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Yoho clarified that The Strategy Group for Media had been hired for media work at DHS, but not to the degree Schiff had outlined.

"We provided limited production services, for which we received $226,137.17 for video and audio production, a sum representing approximately one-tenth of one percent of the contract value [Schiff] referenced," Yoho wrote in his letter.

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He also noted that the services didn’t directly go to DHS.

"The facts are The Strategy Group for Media was hired by Safe America Media LLC to serve as a subcontractor to them for production work," Yoho explained, referring to a separate company partnering with the agency.

Yoho is married to Tricia McLaughlin, the former assistant secretary for public affairs at DHS who left her job last month.

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The pair’s connection to DHS came under scrutiny in the Senate when former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was probed by lawmakers about a $220 million ad campaign she had used to highlight the agency’s work. Democrats like Schiff hinted that some of that $220 million figure had ended up lining the pockets of those with close ties to the agency.

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"This statement is factually incorrect, and I respectfully request that you have your colleague correct the official record and issue an apology," Yoho wrote.

Noem was removed as head of DHS shortly after President Donald Trump learned she told senators that he had approved the $220 million DHS ad campaign that featured her prominently throughout. 

Reports surfaced after the hearings saying that Trump was "furious" with Noem over her performance in bicameral Judiciary Committee hearings earlier this month, particularly over a contract for an advertisement that Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., and others grilled her on.

Trump reportedly took issue with her suggesting to Kennedy that Trump approved a taxpayer-funded ad subcontracted to a firm connected with her inner circle, according to National Review.

Fox News Digital reached out to the offices of Sens. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.; Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.; and Peter Welch, D-Vt., for comment.

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It’s safe to assume the San Francisco 49ers were in good spirits on Thursday.

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According to the franchise’s official X/Twitter page, they officially signed a 32-year-old future Hall of Fame receiver to a multi-year contract.

“Signed, sealed, delivered,” the organization wrote while including an image of Mike Evans signing his noteworthy deal.

According to a report from NBC Sports’ Matt Maiocco, the Bills were potential suitors for the former Tampa Buccaneers Super Bowl champion. Still, in the end, the 49ers finished first in the Evans free agency sweepstakes.

“So I was looking at here (49ers), Buffalo Bills, teams that needed a No. 1 wide receiver,” Evans said, according to Maiocco. “I liked this place. This was my No. 1 spot on my own.”

From a receiving perspective, the 49ers didn’t have an ideal season last year. It’s never a promising sign that a running back (Christian McCaffery) leads the team in that category. Needless to say, it was vital for San Francisco to sign a roster-bolstering wideout by any means necessary, and the franchise did just that.

Evans is among the best contested catch receivers in the league, frequently using his size advantage to overpower defenders at various spots on the field. Additionally, the Texas A&M product is a fluid route runner who is far from a robot, keeping defenders on their toes. 

Unfortunately for Evans, his 1,000-yard receiving streak ended in 2025-26. Injuries limited him to 30 receptions for 368 receiving yards and three touchdowns in eight contests. 

Still, Evans’ resume speaks for itself, which should make 49ers fans feel comfortable about the massive offseason signing.

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