The Trump administration is requesting an additional $58 million from Congress to enhance security for members of the executive and judicial branches, following the killing of Charlie Kirk. The funding request comes ahead of the September 30th deadline for fiscal year appropriations. The administration also indicated support for allocating funds to protect members of Congress but deferred to the legislative branch for implementation, according to a report by Punchbowl News accessed via X at 7:20 PM UTC on September 13th. Former Republican Senator Jeff Flake and Representative Gabby Giffords co-authored an op-ed published by USA Today on September 13th, advocating for sound leadership to address the current "dangerous moment" and warning that "fanning the flames of division will only make things worse and lead to even more violence and crime." This commentary aligns with broader concerns about political stability in the wake of Kirk's assassination. In a separate development, the first images of F-35B Lightning II aircraft en route to Puerto Rico were captured as they passed over Florida minutes ago. The aircraft, specifically Tanquero 58-0054, were spotted by users in Miami and surrounding areas, according to an X post by Soflonikonuser at 7:17 PM UTC. The images, shared by user @Arr3ch0, suggest ongoing military movements in the region.
