Trump's 'next-generation' missile defense plan gains momentum as US faces foreign threats

House Republicans have formed their own Golden Dome Caucus as President Donald Trump continues to push for a nationwide missile defense system.

Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colo., and Rep. Dale Strong, R-Ala., launched the caucus to be an "educational clearinghouse" as the policy effort for the dome kicks off.

"Golden Dome will only be successful if we meet President Trump's timeline," Crank said in a statement Tuesday. "This means that is imperative that we, members and stakeholders, are well informed and working together to revolutionize missile defense of our great nation."

TRUMP'S GOLDEN DOME MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM REVIVES REAGAN'S NUCLEAR SHIELD DREAM

According to a news release, it will work with the Senate Golden Dome Caucus founded last month by Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont.

"President Trump ha...