Following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the Trump administration requested $58 million in additional funding for executive and judicial branch security. House Democrats will hold a virtual security briefing Sunday. The request comes amidst rising political violence; a University of Maryland study shows a nearly 40% increase in plots and acts of terrorism and targeted violence in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries. Concerns over safety have led to event cancellations by prominent politicians.

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