White House requests $58 million to increase security for executive, judicial branches after Charlie Kirk shooting, sources say

The Trump administration is sending a $58 million request to Congress to increase security for the executive and judicial branches in the wake of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.

Punchbowl was first to report the news.

A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced 
protection for Supreme Court justices.

Additionally, the Trump administration expressed support for increased funding to protect congressional lawmakers, but may defer to the legislative branch on that.

This all comes ahead of a Sept. 30 government funding deadline. 

CBS News previously reported on a new pilot program for House members that launched in August that provides an extra allowance for members to hire personal security or make upgrades at home.

House Speaker Mike Johnson said late this week a “deliberate” and thorough review of the program is underway. The Senate is also considering additional safety precautions.  

“We’ve got to protect people who run for public office or no one will, and that’s heavy on our hearts and minds, as we also, you know, work through the trauma of what happened,” Johnson told reporters Thursday. 

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan told CBS News that the department expects to track more than 14,000 threats to members by the end of the year, significantly outpacing previous years. Sullivan said USCP will be operating at a “heightened posture” going forward. 

“We’re prepared to continue to react and keep the members of Congress safe,” Sullivan said.

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Deranged Leftist Tries to Kill Elderly North Carolina Man Over Trump Banner

More left-wing political violence.

A leftist ripped down a North Carolina business owner’s Trump banner and tried to kill him.

On September 6, a deranged leftist pulled over his vehicle and ripped down a pro-Trump banner hanging on a sign near one of the business owner’s buses.

Mark Thomas, the owner of Paddle Inn Rafting Company, said he saw the suspect on surveillance video rip down the Trump banner, so he went outside and fired his rifle as a warning.

“He walked up to the sign. When he stood up at the sign I though ‘I can’t believe this’,” Thomas said told Fox Carolina. “I watched him until he reached up and pulled the sign down. It’s just a shock.”

“I let him know that somebody’s watching him and didn’t appreciate it,” Thomas added.

The suspect is then caught on surveillance video sticking a firearm out of the sunroof of a green Jeep Grand Cherokee and firing toward Mark Thomas.

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The Transgender Castration Cult

In viewing the manifestations of the transgender movement in the past decade, it is evident that it is a cult.  This has been voiced by many, including some transgenders.  It is evident also in the degree of excessive opprobrium and censorship that descends upon anyone, even a physician, disagreeing in the slightest with some of the claims made by adherents of the movement, a typical response of cultists to heresy and to apostates (persons who have detransitioned).  A typical response is, “I’m going to kill JK Rowling with a big hammer.  JK Rowling is very horrible and I hate her so much” and “I’ll slit your f—— throat and f— your newly made neck p—-.”  Additional instances of vicious hatred by transgenders can be seen here.

And they are relentless; despite the obvious scientific evidence that contradicts their views, transgenders and their enablers persist in repeating their mantra (such as the recent Associated Press declaration naming a man as the third-place female athlete of the year).  They even claim that science supports their claims.

Two points differentiate the present-day transgender cult from previous ones.  One is that sexual mutilation in the past was done for the sake of an external ideology, whereas now becoming transgender has become the end in itself — i.e., sexual mutilation has become the ideology, with an extensive supporting network of other transgenders and enablers.  Second, the main focus of castration and mastectomy is on minors, with the recruitment grounds being the internet and schools.

With regard to schools, some supporters of the cult are toxic teachers who conspire against the parents, whom they see as the enemy preventing enlightenment.  They label parents concerned about their children’s welfare as “far-right extremists” for opposing the cult’s power over their children.  They convince students that gender is “assigned,” as if chromosomes did not exist, a Lysenkoist attitude.  These teachers are eager to “educate” their pupils on the teacher’s own sexuality (as if the children cared) rather than simply teach the traditional subjects of math, reading, and writing.  Significantly, some of them use variations of the classic pedophile argument of “Let’s keep this a secret between the two of us.”

Recruiting others to join the cult is done incrementally, by idealizing the transition, minimizing the proposed mutilation, using euphemisms, presenting a role model, and creating confusion about self-identity — in short, engaging in linguistic legerdemain.  Mentally ill individuals and children are particularly vulnerable and are thus targeted.  Block found that high school–aged teenagers who identify as transgender are also more likely than their normal peers to have concurrent mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorders, and autism.  Wanta and coworkers found transgender patients to have a statistically significant increase in prevalence for all psychiatric diagnoses, while in Finland, Kaltiala-Heino and her coworkers found psychopathology in girls who considered themselves boys.

It appears that mothers of transgender/gender-dysphoric children may have a history of mental illness themselves, although there are scant studies.  Marantz & Coates found that 53% of these mothers met the criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder in contrast to 6% of controls.  The study needs to be replicated and expanded.

Another transgender propaganda pillar is the argument that individuals with gender dysphoria who are exhibiting mental illness symptoms will no longer have symptoms once they go through “gender affirmation” through surgery.  Lewis found that persons who had indeed undergone surgery had a significantly higher risk for depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and substance use disorders than those without surgery.  Inversely, a physician who previously advocated puberty-blockers for children in order to alleviate mental health issues carried out a study involving giving puberty-blockers and found that there was no change; however, she refused to publish the results since they went against gender ideology, which was unfortunate, since there is scant research on the subject.

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A Turning Point For The Radical Left?

Charlie Kirk’s assassination will mark the moment the cultural tide turned.

It was a few minutes before 3pm on September 10th, I had just joined a Zoom call with Addison Wiggin for our weekly planning session around a book project we’re working on. Moments after I joined he said “Oh my God, Charlie Kirk has just been shot  – at an event in Utah”.

We talked a bit about the ramifications of what this could set off – and speculated on whether he would pull through.

Later in our call we learned he had succumbed to his wounds, and the symbology was not lost on me: it was the day before Sept 11th, one of those dates everybody remembers exactly where they were.

Because what was certain then was that the world had just changed. We were in a whole new ballgame, uncharted territory, and we’re still in it today.

Charlie Kirk’s assassination feels similar. Most people had never heard him speak—and are now forming their opinions from whatever their preferred media mouthpiece says.

Given the left-wing, illiberal stranglehold on media and culture, none of it is flattering. Conservatism is routinely conflated with the “far-right”  (whatever that means these anymore) and is treated as ipso facto morally reprobate.

The Left Dances on Charlie’s Grave.

The hot-takes poured out within minutes, showing exactly where the lefties wanted to steer the narrative:

  • MSNBC host Matthew Dowd initially speculated that the shot may have come from “a supporter, shooting in celebration” but later pivoted to, (paraphrasing) “Awful people, say awful things to awful consequences”.
  • Rachel Gilmore (basically Canada’s Taylor Lorenz) – ruminated that Kirk being murdered by what turned out to be a radical antifa-aligned leftist might make the “the far right more extreme”.
  • Democrat politicians like Mark Kelly were quick to link the shooting to escalating political rhetoric
  • Illinois Governor JB Pritzker also pointed to the Jan 6 protestors – but omitted the two attempted assassinations on Trump that occurred since.

None of this should be a surprise – the West’s political and ideological left have absolutely no capacity for introspection and barely measurable levels of empathy.

What is surprising, to the left, is the knock-on consequences to their shameful behaviours from a corporate and popular spheres that have had enough with the old zeitgeist  and the cultural pendulum is now swinging the other direction, with a vengeance.

The End of “Diplomatic Immunity” for the Far-Left

Since COVID—and the old order’s failed lunge at a global social-credit technocracy —the public has steadily lost faith in industrial-era institutions:  Big Government, Corporate Media, and late-stage globalism (ESG, DEI, and the rest of it).

The pendulum has swung back through the centre, hitting several key beats along the way—mostly in the form of nationalist or tribal populism.

Oct 7th

Many details of how Oct 7 happened remain baffling to me—but what mattered for the zeitgeist was the reaction by the radical left.

This marked the first real shift in popular opinion—though unevenly (in Canada, Hamas cheerleaders still shut down Toronto streets every weekend).

The backlash focused on academics and labour organizers openly celebrating the massacre, but even Meta—once quick to throttle anything smelling of “Trumpism”—turned its censorship machine the other way, deboosting Hamas content and demonetizing prominent accounts.

The Targeted Killing of Brian Thompson

The targeted murder of United Health CEO Brian Thompson in December ’24 further brought out the berserkers who were lionizing his assassin – but there began to be even more palpable pushback in the zeitgeist against these extremist positions.

Taylor Lorenz made headlines after defending and celebrating the murder, and faced severe criticism on social media platforms and some professional ostracizing, including being uninvited from industry panels and removed from contributor lists at several outlets.

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CA Democrat Rep. Dave Min Makes False Claims About ‘Radical Right’ Violence After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

Rep. Dave Min (D-CA) claimed on Friday there was “toxic violence” coming from the “RADICAL RIGHT” after Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated.

Min also claimed the suspect, who has been identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, belonged to the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.

The Democrat wrote in a social media post, “Now that the Charlie Kirk assassin has been identified as MAGA, I’m sure Donald Trump, Elon Musk and all the insane GOP politicians who called for retribution against the “RADICAL LEFT” will now shift their focus to stopping the toxic violence of the RADICAL RIGHT.”

Min got major pushback for his claims, one person writing, “I would say this is unbelievable but Democrats have proven time and again that they will do and say anything, from assassinations to nonsensical lies like this.”

“Patently false. Nice try,” another user commented.

Meanwhile, National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Spokesman Christian Martinez told Breitbart News that Min was “spewing lies.”

“Unhinged conspiracy theorist Dave Min is spewing lies and exploiting a tragedy to score cheap political points,” Martinez stated. “Besides being a drunk, Min is reckless, disgraceful, and a pathetic excuse for a Congressman who will say anything to distract from his own failures. Californians deserve better.”

Star Trek actor George Takei has also pushed misinformation that Kirk’s alleged assassin was motivated by right-wing views, according to Breitbart News.

The alleged shooter was reportedly described by a high school friend as being “pretty left on everything” even though his family were “very hard Republican,” Breitbart News reported.

The individual also claimed that during sophomore year, Robinson’s views became more extreme and he would “always just be ranting and arguing about them.”

Breitbart News reported on Friday, “One of the inscriptions on an ammunition casing of alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson is a clear reference to the song ‘Bella Ciao,’ which is idolized in Antifa circles.”

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TikTok User Calls For Charlie Kirk’s Widow and Children, Elected Officials, CEOs to be Murdered Next – “His Wife and Kids Need to Go Too… Get Rid of the Whole Family”

Many are now calling for an investigation into a black woman after she called for a “revolution” and the murder of Charlie Kirk’s entire family at a time of heightened political division and potential for violence following Charlie Kirk’s assassination.  

“I’m surprised that y’all didn’t get rid of him sooner, and I’m surprised that you guys aren’t getting rid of more people. Like, don’t stop with him. Don’t let him be the end dog. Get rid of them all!” she said in the now-viral clip.

The individual goes by the names @noryy_bell on TikTok and Estoy Dokusei on Instagram.

Millions of conservatives across the globe are peacefully mourning the loss of the great 31-year-old conservative icon and, as Glenn Beck accurately put it, civil rights leader, who played a major role in saving freedom of speech and open dialogue. This is why they killed him.

But this woman wants us all dead.

The illiterate woman in a TikTok video was seen actively encouraging violence against Charlie Kirk’s wife, two young children, parents, and grandparents. “Y’all keep on talking about his wife and kids. They need to go too, because they’re carrying on that mentality and that lineage, like get rid of the whole family… Why did you stop with him?” she says.

“Go get his grandma because who raised you? Like your mom ought to be ashamed for birthing a scum like you. Get rid of the whole family.”

The woman, who is apparently from Georgia, also calls for the death of “the ones that are above him,” adding, “your mayor, your city councilman. What is it, Georgia Power? The people that keep on raising our sh*t, the CEO.”

She then invokes the words “revolution” and “progress,” taunting activists for being “too scary,” which is thought to mean too scared.

“Y’all want results without putting in the work. You gon’ have to take out trash to get a clean house… Take the garbage out, y’all.”

The text in her video reads, “dont let it stop with charlie.”

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Pelosi: Democrats “Won’t Be Responsible” For Years Of Violent Rhetoric Against Trump

For the past decade, Democrats at the highest levels have screamed that President Trump – and every single person they disagree with – is a “fascist,” “racist,” or “Nazi.”

The conditioning is clear and deeply alarming. Fueled by woke indoctrination in schools, 24/7 propaganda from globalist corporate media, Hollywood, NGOs, and the nonstop toxic rhetoric from much of the Democratic Party, this revolutionary drumbeat of inciting violence eventually culminated in the political assassination of Charlie Kirk. 

Democrats have become the party of chaos, and their far-left, billionaire-funded NGO networks serve as the revolutionary arm the Trump administration is preparing to confront (read here). 

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Leftist Physically Assaults, Threatens to Kill South Dakota Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Over His Support For Charlie Kirk

More left-wing political violence.

Pro-Trump South Dakota Republican gubernatorial candidate and Aberdeen businessman, Toby Doeden, was physically assaulted and threatened on Saturday evening over his support for Charlie Kirk.

Toby Doeden expressed his support for Charlie Kirk this week after a gunman assassinated the TPUSA founder.

And he was attacked for supporting Charlie Kirk and his wife Erika.

Toby Doeden was attending the Northern State University football game on Saturday evening when an angry leftist physically assaulted him and threatened to kill him.

The leftist was immediately arrested.

Per political consultant Matt Hurley:

Earlier this evening, while attending the Northern State University football game, South Dakota Republican gubernatorial candidate Toby Doeden was approached by an agitated individual.

The individual proceeded to physically assault Mr. Doeden while making multiple threats on his life and repeatedly referencing his support for the late Charlie Kirk.

The individual was immediately detained and subsequently arrested.

We are grateful for the swift response of both the Northern State University Campus Police and the Aberdeen Police Department.

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Holding Politicians Accountable: Using Civil Litigation To Combat Incitement To Violence

In an era of heightened political polarization, inflammatory rhetoric from public figures has increasingly been linked to real-world acts of violence.  While freedom of speech is a cornerstone of democracy, there are legal boundaries where words cross into incitement.  This article explores how civil lawsuits can serve as a mechanism to hold politicians accountable for fomenting violence, regardless of party affiliation.  By examining the legal framework, historical precedents, and potential impacts, we can understand how the courts might act as a bulwark against dangerous discourse—focusing on truth-seeking principles rather than partisan blame.  The horrendous assassination of Youth Leader and Turning Point Founder Charlie Kirk brings this discussion to the forefront of our world culture.

The Legal Foundation for Civil Suits Against Politicians

Under U.S. law, politicians are not immune from accountability for their words if they directly contribute to harm.  The primary vehicle for such claims is 42 U.S.C. § 1983, a federal statute that allows individuals to sue state officials (including governors, mayors, and lawmakers) for violations of constitutional rights while acting “under color of state law.” If a politician’s statements or actions are alleged to incite violence that results in death, injury, or deprivation of rights—such as the right to life or due process—victims or their families could pursue damages.

However, the bar is high.  The First Amendment protects speech unless it meets the strict criteria established in *Brandenburg v. Ohio* (1969): it must be directed at producing “imminent lawless action” and be likely to produce such action.  Mere hyperbolic or critical language, even if divisive, typically doesn’t qualify.  Additionally, officials often benefit from qualified immunity, which shields them unless their conduct violates a “clearly established” right.  Sovereign immunity may also apply to actions taken in an official capacity, although personal-capacity suits can bypass this immunity.

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Trashy Rep. Jasmine Crockett Says She’s Not ‘Necessarily’ Encouraging Her Supporters to Hurt Republicans in Wake of Charlie Kirk Assassination, White House Responds

Trashy Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett is doubling down on her inflammatory rhetoric against President Donald Trump, claiming that calling him a “wannabe Hitler” doesn’t “necessarily” mean she wants her supporters to go out and hurt Republicans.

This outrageous statement came during a discussion on Friday’s episode of “The Breakfast Club” regarding the assassination of conservative powerhouse Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, who was gunned down on Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University.

Crockett dismissed any notion that far-left demonization of conservatives, like her own repeated Hitler comparisons, played a role in Kirk’s murder.

Instead, she shamelessly accused Trump of promoting a “culture of violence” with past comments like saying he could “shoot somebody in the middle of the street” and still win elections, or allegedly telling rally-goers to “beat them up.”

“Even if it came from someone on our side of the aisle, let’s assume the worst, OK, so let’s talk about it,” Crockett said. “Let’s talk about what ‘radicalized’ him.”

The Texas politician continued, “So, we’ve got to talk about like what it means when you’re running for president, or you’re running for one of these higher offices, and you go out there and you talk about beating people up, you go out there and you say things like, ‘I could shoot somebody in the middle of the street in New York and I could still win.’”

“We got to talk about, like that, that is next level,” she stated. “Me disagreeing with you, me calling you, you know, ‘wannabe Hitler,’ all those things are like, not necessarily saying, ‘Go out and hurt somebody.’ But when you’re literally telling people at rallies, ‘Yeah, beat them up’ and that kind of stuff, you are promoting a culture of violence.”

White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson responded to the alarming comments in a statement to the New York Post.

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