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Trump Unveils $175 Billion Golden Dome Missile Defense

President Donald Trump announced a $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense system, aiming to protect the U.S. homeland with cutting-edge technology. The ambitious plan includes initial funding, a three-year timeline, and cooperation from Space Force and Canada, amid both support and skepticism.

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24 Hours Biden last screened for prostate cancer in 2014 + Trump unveils $175B Golden Dome missile defense plan + Supreme Court restores Maine GOP lawmaker’s voting rights + DOJ opens criminal probe into Andrew Cuomo’s Covid testimony + Trump pushes House GOP on budget bill support + Senate unanimously passes ‘No Tax on Tips’ act + New Orleans jail worker arrested in inmate escape + Rubio warns Syria could erupt into full-scale civil war + Chicago DOJ probes city’s hiring practices + FDA limits Covid booster access for under 65s + RFK Jr. blasts Democrats during HHS hearing + Musk plans to cut back political donations + Democrat Rep. McIver charged with assault at ICE facility + George Wendt, Norm from Cheers, dies at 76 + Israel faces mounting pressure over Gaza offensive + UN warns 14,000 babies at risk in Gaza blockade + Navy admiral convicted of bribery scheme + Texas man executed for setting clerk on fire + Newark airport flight limits extended amid tech outages + Philippines-US hold joint maritime drills in South China Sea

Number 175 billion - Estimated cost of Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense system.

Quote “Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.” – Proverbs 14:29 — Marco Rubio

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TOPICS

Trump Unveils Plans for $175B Golden Dome Defense

Trump taps Space Force Gen. to lead Golden Dome shield

Canada eyes slot in Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield

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DOJ launches criminal probe into Andrew Cuomo’s Covid testimony

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House Dems slam DOJ for charging Rep. McIver

Trump supports charges versus Democrat McIver

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Marco Rubio obliterates Dems over deportations and aid

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Senate Dems join GOP to push crypto regulation

Crypto bill advances amid bipartisan Senate support

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Carville suggests support for Ocasio-Cortez in future race

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Chicago Sun-Times prints AI-generated fake book list

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Dems slam Biden cover-up amid health scandal

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Senate clears ‘No Tax on Tips’ bill unanimously

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Businesses push back on Trump’s price rise scolding

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Supreme Court restores Maine GOP lawmaker’s voting rights

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