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Pentagon Says ‘Highest Priorities’ In Potential Shutdown Include Golden Dome, Border Operations

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Pentagon Says ‘Highest Priorities’ In Potential Shutdown Include Golden Dome, Border Operations
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosts Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson and members of Congress for a visit at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., April 3, 2025. (DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

The Pentagon has said its “highest priorities” to continue supporting in the event of a government shutdown this week include U.S. Southern border and Middle East operations, the Golden Dome homeland defense project, shipbuilding, depot maintenance and critical munitions. Unlike a typical shutdown, those areas could receive funding support from the $150 billion in defense spending included in the massive reconciliation bill approved this summer.  “As in every case, efforts supporting these activities may occur during a lapse when resourced…

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