A House Democrat is introducing legislation in response to the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to have the federal government take steps towards using drones to stop similar incidents, Axios has learned.

Why it matters: The shooting, coming just a year after the attempted assassinations of President Trump, has left lawmakers scrambling for ways to keep high-profile political figures — including themselves — safe. • The Trump shootings led to a push for increased security for Secret Service protectees • But this latest shooting has sparked a broader conversation about and how to protect even those without a government title from political violence.

Driving the news: Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) told Axios in a statement that he plans to introduce a bill this week direct

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