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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…

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U.S. Fighter Fleet Will Expand By 2040 But More Stealth Aircraft Will Mean Less Availability, CBO Says

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White House Details ‘Concerns’ With Shipbuilding, Spaced-Based Interceptor Oversight In House’s NDAA

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House Narrowly Votes To Pass $1.15 Trillion FY ‘27 NDAA, Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0

The House on Wednesday narrowly voted to pass its $1.15 trillion version of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and a blueprint for a third reconciliation bill […]

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Senate Appropriators Press On Supplemental’s Requests Beyond Iran Scope, Hegseth Urges Full Funding

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