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Congressional funding concerns about a new nuclear cruise missile

Why one key lawmaker says he's 'troubled' by Energy Department plans to produce a special warhead on schedule.

Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta explains the mission and latest messaging from the National Nuclear Security Administration, which is under guidance from the Trump administration to produce more warheads — including vital components for a nuclear-capable, sea-launched cruise missile, which one key member of Congress is growing concerned about.