The threat, which was made on social media, caused fears of an active shooter on the campus last week, leading to one person being shot and another injured.
The threat against the campus in Annapolis, Md., was made during a time of heightened concern after the murder of a conservative activist on a Utah college campus.
New legislation proposed by House Republicans would provide $58 million in additional money for the U.S. States Marshals Service and to protect the Supreme Court, as well as $30 million for lawmakers’ security. But it would not earmark new funds for the protection of lower-court judges.
In a notice to Congress, the Trump administration said the additional $58 million would go to the U.S. Marshals Service. It also said it supported additional security for lawmakers.
Several historically Black colleges and universities canceled classes and events on Friday after a series of threats. The F.B.I. said the calls were hoaxes.
A midshipman and a law enforcement officer were injured in an altercation after misinformation spread at the campus in Annapolis, Md., at a moment of heightened tension nationwide.
A U.S. Park Police helicopter takes off from the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., after reports of an active shooter on campus on Thursday.
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