Lawmakers Demand Details on Pentagon's $23 Billion Golden Dome Spending Plan
DEFENSE
Lawmakers are pressing Pentagon leaders for detailed information on the $23 billion allocated for the Golden Dome project, which lacks essential cost and performance metrics. The project, initially announced by President Trump and projected to cost $175 billion over three years, requires Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to submit a comprehensive spending plan within two months, while Golden Dome Director Gen. Michael Guetlein must provide quarterly updates, with initial capabilities expected by 2028.

Jan 23, 2026, 6:07 AM