The White House and House Republicans are seeking nearly $90 million in funding to protect Supreme Court justices and members of Congress in the wake of the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.

The killing of the 31-year-old Kirk at a public speaking event last week has stoked safety concerns for both Democrats and Republicans and prompted fears of a spiral of political violence in the country.

The White House requested $58 million from Congress to approve security for the executive and judicial branches, referencing a surge of threats against public officials following Kirk’s shooting. Meanwhile, House GOP leaders on Wednesday added $30 million in security measures to their proposed budget to fund the federal government through mid-November.

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