00:00Federal authorities are monitoring, quote, threats of unknown credibility ahead of Charlie Kirk's funeral this Sunday in Arizona.
00:09A threat assessment memo obtained by ABC News says potential targets include President Trump, Vice President Vance, both expected to attend, as well as members of the Kirk family.
00:21The FBI and other federal agencies, including the DHS, Secret Service and ATF, are on the lookout for violent extremists and lone offenders, which they call the most likely threat.
00:33Local officials estimate more than 100,000 people could attend, with mourners expected to travel from across the country to honor the conservative influencer.
00:42The size of the crowd and the presence of prominent political figures makes the event an attractive target, according to the memo.
00:49Federal agencies say security is being coordinated with local law enforcement and will be on par with events like the Super Bowl or Boston Marathon.
00:59In the wake of Kirk's assassination, concerns about political violence continue to grow.
01:04And CBS News reports White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt has been assigned Secret Service protection, a rare move signaling heightened tensions in the political climate.
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