Funding uncertain for Trump’s $185 billion Golden Dome missile shield
Lawmakers are weighing cuts to a costly component of President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield as questions grow over how to fund the program’s roughly $185 billion price tag.
President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense program carries an estimated $185 billion price tag and is facing uncertain funding in Congress. A costly, key part of the program could be scrapped in favor of lower‑cost alternatives as lawmakers shift focus to budget concerns.