The killing of Charlie Kirk continues to send ripples through Washington, as lawmakers across the political spectrum move to increase their own security.
Kirk, a prominent right-wing activist and staunch supporter of President Trump, was fatally shot earlier this month while speaking at a campus event at Utah Valley University.
The shocking killing, described by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox as a “political assassination,” has shaken lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, intensifying fears over safety amid a political climate marked by frequent threats and rising calls for violence.
On Thursday, the Senate greenlit a measure allowing senators to use official office funds for security purposes. The House is also pushing for an increase in security funding.
The government funding bill, appr