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Some Democratic Lawmakers Ask for DoD IG Review of Golden Dome

Frank Wolfe

Thursday, May 1st, 2025

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Some Democratic Lawmakers Ask for DoD IG Review of Golden Dome

A group of 42 congressional Democrats--five senators and 37 representatives--are asking the Pentagon Inspector General's (IG) office to investigate the planned Golden Dome missile defense project. A Jan. 27 executive order from President Trump directed the development of the U.S. missile defense shield, to include space-based interceptors--a project "experts estimate could cost trillions" of dollars, according to the Thursday letter to acting DoD IG Steven Stebbins. Signatories include Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.)--members of the Senate Armed…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

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Space

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Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

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Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]