The killing of Charlie Kirk is forcing political figures and the people who protect them to make agonizing choices, balancing whether the public's access to them is worth the risk in this dangerous national moment.

Since Kirk's assassination, several campaigns or political groups have already called off events out of an abundance of caution. And as the midterm elections approach, candidates will increasingly be forced to weigh their need to connect with constituents and potential voters against the reality of practicing politics at a time of accelerating threats, attempts and slayings. Latest Forecast

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"The arena they just stepped into, those threats — everything — is on the table," said Rob Savage, a fo

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