The House of Representatives has unanimously passed the Enhanced Presidential Security Act, a bill designed to ensure that all major presidential and vice-presidential candidates receive the same level of protection as sitting presidents and vice presidents. The move comes just days after an apparent second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, intensifying the conversation around the security of political candidates.
New York lawmakers, including Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, are applauding the passage of the bill, which was cosponsored by Malliotakis, Republican Representative Mike Lawler, and Democratic Representative Ritchie Torres. The bipartisan nature of the legislation signals broad. . .