# Golden Dome's Cost Crisis

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-05-25T20:48:20+00:00
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## Resource

The Atlantic Council warns that the Pentagon’s new “Golden Dome” missile defense system is spiraling into a costly mess, with Congress and the military wildly misaligned on budget projections—potentially hitting $1.2 trillion over two decades. Launched under an executive order in January 2025 and rebranded in February, the system hinges on thousands of expensive space-based interceptors, which experts say would still be overwhelmed by major attacks from China or Russia. With a rushed 2028 deadline for operational capability, the council argues this artificial timeline is forcing rushed decisions that could derail the entire program. The critical first step? Get the Pentagon and Congress on the same page about goals and costs—fast. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bd631f79e07524b6

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