Event Brief
Senate confirms Space Force general to lead Golden Dome
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: On July 17, the Senate confirmed Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein to lead the Golden Dome missile shield.
WHO: U.S. Senate; Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein
WHAT: The Senate confirmed Guetlein by voice vote to lead Golden Dome, a layered homeland missile shield program.
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 3:53 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The Senate held a confirmation vote to appoint a general to run Golden Dome.
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