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Golden Dome: America's Missile Shield Gamble
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Golden Dome is President Trump's planned layered missile-defense shield for the United States, using space-based sensors and coverage against hypersonic, ballistic and cruise missiles. The White House puts its cost at $175 billion, while the Congressional Budget Office estimates $1.2 trillion over 20 years, and $24.4 billion has been committed in the 2025 reconciliation bill.