US EditionTrump Administration Seeks $58 Million to Bolster Executive, Judicial Security After Kirk Killing
The $58 million request aims to address over 14,000 threats against lawmakers this year and includes enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices, reflecting rising concerns about political violence.
- The Trump administration is requesting $58 million from Congress for increased security following the assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, as reported by a White House official.
- Multiple employees had disciplinary actions taken against them for social media posts related to Kirk's death, as reported by Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the need to protect public officials during his addresses to reporters, citing concerns over public safety after Kirk's assassination.
- Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan noted that his department expects to track over 14,000 threats to Congress members this year, exceeding numbers from previous years.
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Trump administration requests more funding to protect federal officials
(NEXSTAR) – Days after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump is asking Congress to approve new funding to help keep federal officials safe. The Trump administration is asking for $58 million to protect members of the executive and judicial branches. The president is also willing to approve more funding for lawmakers' security and is leaving it up to legislative leaders to decide how much they need and ho…
White House Requests Additional $58 Million for Security for Executive, Judicial Branches
The White House has requested an additional $58 million for security for the executive and judicial branches in the wake of the assassination of conservative icon Charlie Kirk, a White House spokesperson told The Epoch Times on Sept. 15. Punchbowl News first reported this development. For the 2026 fiscal year, the judiciary has requested $892 million for security for courthouses, including a $91 million increase for video, screening, emergency e…
The administration of US President Donald Trump has asked the US Congress to allocate an additional $58 million in the next budget year for the protection of the executive and judicial branches following the killing of American patriot Charlie Kirk last week.
After Kirk Killing, White House Seeks $58M Security Boost
In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, the White House has asked Congress for $58 million in new security funding for top government officials. The request for funds to bolster security for the executive and judicial branches is being considered as part of a stopgap funding bill, with lawmakers racing...
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