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PDB Afternoon Bulletin: May 21, 2024

Welcome to the PDB afternoon bulletin for May 21, 2024. In today’s report, we delve into two major news stories: President Trump's ambitious plans for a new air defense system and the alarming assassination of top aides to the mayor of Mexico City.

The Golden Dome: A New Era in Air Defense

In a striking announcement from the Oval Office, President Trump introduced his plans for a comprehensive air defense system named the Golden Dome. This multi-billion dollar missile defense project aims to safeguard the United States against evolving aerial threats, including ballistic and cruise missiles, along with cutting-edge hypersonic weapons. Trump highlighted that the system is designed to be operational by the end of his second term.