Members of Congress take steps to tighten their own security after Kirk’s killing
September 20, 2025
Members of Congress are taking steps to tighten their own security as the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has deeply shaken lawmakers who were already concerned for their safety. Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Thursday engineered passage of a measure that will allow senators for the first time to use money designated for their offices and staff for security purposes. Members of the House are pushing for increased security funding, too. Lawmakers increasingly feel that their engagement in public life requires the same kinds of security precautions long reserved for the president and members of the Cabinet.