Supreme court justices request $14.6m increase in security amid rise in threats

Supreme Court justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress to request a $14.6 million increase in security funding following a rise in threats. This appearance marks the first time Supreme Court justices have testified before Congress since 2019. The justices made their case for additional resources to ensure safety amid the increasing security risks facing the nation's highest court, as reported by congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins during the legislative proceedings.