#political-security

#political-security

Members of the House of Representatives can now spend $20,000 on home security improvements with public funds, up from $10,000 before. They're also getting $5,000 a month to spend on personal security, including hired security guards, back in their home states.

Bundestag President Julia Klockner stated, "We are recording numerous hacker attacks; the Bundestag is a prime target. We will have to boost our capacity to resist against cyberattacks."

The staff member, 59-year-old Kevin A. Batts of New Jersey, was arrested for Carrying a Pistol Without a License. All weapons are prohibited from Capitol Grounds, even if you're a retired law enforcement officer.