"The Trump administration is asking Congress for an extra $58 million to bolster security for the executive and judicial branches following the fatal shooting of conservative figure Charlie Kirk, according to a White House official. The request to include the extra funding in an upcoming stopgap bill comes ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline when the current federal spending law runs out. Punchbowl News first reported on the funding request."
"Republicans are pushing for a short-term spending bill to keep the government open next month, but have so far rejected demands from Democrats to include health-care provisions in any extension. Republicans will need to secure votes from Democrats to pass a spending measure. That sets up a showdown over expiring Obamacare subsidies and other health-care funding priorities, with Democrats vowing to block any measure that ignores them and some moderate Republicans signaling openness to a deal to avoid steep premium hikes for millions of Americans."
The Trump administration is requesting an additional $58 million from Congress to strengthen security for the executive and judicial branches after the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. The administration asked that the funding be included in an upcoming stopgap spending bill ahead of the Sept. 30 expiration of the current federal spending law. The administration also expressed support for expanding resources to protect lawmakers while leaving specifics to the legislative branch. The shooting has raised renewed concerns about public officials' safety following last year's assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Republicans are promoting a short-term funding measure but have rejected Democratic demands to add health-care provisions, risking a showdown over expiring Obamacare subsidies.
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