Congress reviews security protocols in aftermath of Charlie Kirk assassination

Published September 11, 2025 3:15pm ET



Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are reexamining their security protocols after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) told reporters Thursday that the lower chamber is moving forward with a planned review of member security that was started in the aftermath of the shooting of two state Minnesota Democrats earlier this year.

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