(NEXSTAR) – Days after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump is asking Congress to approve new funding to help keep federal officials safe.

The Trump administration is asking for $58 million to protect members of the executive and judicial branches.

The president is also willing to approve more funding for lawmakers' security and is leaving it up to legislative leaders to decide how much they need and how the money should be spent.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) told reporters Monday he is ready to act on the White House's request.

"We have to protect our judges and those who serve in those two branches," Johnson said. "But also, of course, in Congress."

House leadership is still working to determine how much money should be allocate

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