White House requests $58 million to increase security for executive, judicial branches after Charlie Kirk shooting

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Source: CBS News

Updated on: September 13, 2025 / 9:33 PM EDT


The Trump administration is sending a $58 million request to Congress to increase security for the executive and judicial branches in the wake of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.

Punchbowl was first to report the news. A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced
protection for Supreme Court justices.

Additionally, the Trump administration expressed support for increased funding to protect congressional lawmakers, but may defer to the legislative branch on that. This all comes ahead of a Sept. 30 government funding deadline.

CBS News previously reported on a new pilot program for House members that launched in August that provides an extra allowance for members to hire personal security or make upgrades at home. House Speaker Mike Johnson said late this week a "deliberate" and thorough review of the program is underway. The Senate is also considering additional safety precautions.

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/white-house-requests-58-million-dollars-to-increase-security-executive-judicial-branches-after-charlie-kirk-shooting/

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Full headline: White House requests $58 million to increase security for executive, judicial branches after Charlie Kirk shooting, sources say

[mdbl]

1. They need protection from the right-wing lunatics

Like Trump and all of his minions.

[marble falls]

2. Nothing terrible that happens it can't be used to pork barrel.

[sarchasm]

3. Republicans only, of course...

gotta save money where you can ...

[MayReasonRule]

4. Fuck That And Fuck Them! Their Just Desserts Are Turds, Suffering, And Removal From This Mortal Coil

Here's to the reasoned among us that understand that freedom is reason's child.

Here's to the reasoned among us that will never desist in our fight against delusion.

Victory or death.

May reason rule.

[Username1234]

5. Quite the con: Gin up the knuck-dragging MAGAts...

... with a see of lies, only to find out the killer is one of theirs.

And then claim the need for protection: from their own insane gun nuts.

[Grins]

6. Think the guy who ended security for both Pence and Harris will sign it?

Take pictures!!!!

[GreenWave]

7. Is it finally time to talk about RW violence in America?

Many generations want to know.

[chowder66]

8. After the orange menace and his co-horts called for punishing Democrats? Hell NO.

They should be setting the tone to lower the temperature.

[SupportSanity]

9. "The Shock Doctrine" by Naomi Klein coming true. Use a "disaster" to change things that will be good for you.

[twodogsbarking]

10. School children will be given targets to wear in class.

[cstanleytech]

11. I say make any of them worth over 5 million pay for their own.

[bluestarone]

12. TSF is trying to make money off

A dead man. That's how i see it.