House Judiciary launches probe into Supreme Court security

(NewsNation) — The House Judiciary Committee is launching a probe around the Department of Justice and the safety of Supreme Court justices following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, announced the probe, requesting a briefing for the committee with a deadline of Aug. 6.

"Accordingly, in light of the heightened rhetoric and the recent assassination attempt on President Trump, we remain concerned about the security and safety of all judicial branch officers — including and especially the safety of Supreme Court justices. As such, we request a staff-level briefing regarding the Department’s efforts and the steps taken to ensure and bolster the safety of Supreme Court justices," Jordan said in a letter sent to the Justice Department.