Overview
- The Netflix film A House of Dynamite drew 22.1 million global streams in its first three days, according to dpa.
- Bloomberg reporting describes an internal Pentagon memo that prepares employees to address questions about the movie and correct perceived misconceptions.
- The memo asserts a 100% chance of intercepting an enemy nuclear missile, contrasting with the film’s lower success figure.
- President Trump unveiled the space-based Golden Dome concept in May with a stated goal to begin fielding elements by 2029.
- Newsweek’s account of Congressional Budget Office estimates says the project could cost up to $830 billion and take as long as 20 years, while experts such as John Tierney question its feasibility.