Overview

• Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib and Becca Balint canceled events, and several lawmakers moved planned outdoor activities or postponed rallies.
• Rep. Nancy Mace said she will cancel all outdoor appearances, carry a firearm and employ security because she no longer feels safe.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is expediting a review of protections for members and cautioned that 24/7 details for all lawmakers would be cost-prohibitive.
• The U.S. Capitol Police say they expect to handle nearly 14,000 threat assessment cases this year, up from about 9,000 in 2023, describing a sustained heightened environment.
• Investigators identified 22-year-old Tyler Robinson as the suspect in Kirk’s shooting, said he acted alone and have not disclosed a motive.