In wake of political violence, states use campaign cash for personal security

The number of states approving this use of campaign funds has more than doubled since the assassinations of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and activist Charlie Kirk.
Chicago Tribune

Charlie Kirk’s shooting death exposes security gaps at political events

The assassination of Charlie Kirk offers the latest example of how ordinary security measures can be defeated in an era of escalating political violence, when anyone associated with the political ...

Locked Capitol doors and more cash for security are the new normal after Minnesota assassination

State lawmakers across the U.S. are increasing security measures as political violence rises. Much of the impetus has come from the assassination of Rep.
Associated Press

Era of political violence means higher costs for candidate security, a new report says

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Carly Jenkins, left, and Alex Thomson, center, pay ...
WMUR

Charlie Kirk's assassination puts spotlight on political security in New Hampshire

EVENTS OF LAST WEEK ARE TOP OF MIND FOR A LOT OF FOLKS. NEW HAMPSHIRE’S POLITICAL TRADITION IS ALL ABOUT ACCESS, ESPECIALLY WITH ITS FIRST IN THE NATION PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY. BUT THE ASSASSINATION OF ...
NPR

How the Trump assassination attempt will change security for political events

There is growing evidence of the seriousness of the security breakdown in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, where former President Donald Trump was nearly assassinated. Multiple people on the scene have said ...

Political violence raises security questions ahead of NH primaries

With primary elections just months away in New Hampshire, questions are emerging about whether changes will be made to how voters interact with candidates.