On March 6, 2026, Senators Peter Welch and Richard Blumenthal demanded records from Safe America Media, People Who Think and the Strategy Group concerning possible conflicts of interest in DHS advertising contracts. Their release identifies Strategy Group CEO Benjamin Yoho as the husband of DHS public-affairs official Tricia McLaughlin and says Noem confirmed the firm's work on her gubernatorial campaign.
Senators seek records from DHS ad contractors tied to Noem's circle
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