Latest / Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Supreme Court Asks for Security Boost | Washington DC News
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett made a rare congressional appearance this week, requesting $14 million to bolster security and digital defenses — a stark sign that threats against federal judges have surged 30% in the past year. Barrett shared a deeply personal moment: her son asking why she wore a bulletproof vest after a leaked draft opinion, and the chilling reality of threats tied to a judge’s murdered child. While lawmakers largely support the funding, some are pushing to use the moment to demand judicial reforms — turning a security plea into a potential power…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.