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Kennedy Challenges Court’s Security Budget Ask | US News
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- Jul 15, 2026
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Summary
Senator John Kennedy is pushing back against the Supreme Court’s request for a 10% budget hike—pushing their total to over $228 million—with concerns over rising federal spending and the current economic climate. While the Court justifies the increase for enhanced security and cybersecurity—especially after Justice Amy Coney Barrett shared a personal moment of her son asking why she wore a bulletproof vest—Kennedy argues they already have top-tier protection, including 24/7 security and presidential-level coverage. He vows to review the request skeptically, highlighting the tension between safeguarding justices and responsible fiscal stewardship. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/308e690fe2e736c9