Funding enhanced security for lawmakers has emerged as a sticking point in Congress as members work to approve a short-term spending deal, a week after the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said Monday that money for security for lawmakers and the executive and judicial branches will be included in a three-month continuing resolution to fund the government, giving the chamber more time to pass all 12 mandatory appropriations bills.

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