US Congress approves space force, Russia pipeline sanctions

The US Senate approved a massive defense spending bill on Tuesday, sending Donald Trump a $738 billion package that creates a new space force, fulfilling a presidential priority, and seeks to curb Russia's sprawling energy ambitions. The National Defense Authorization Act, which passed 86 to eight, marks a jump from the $716 billion in funding authorized last year. It will go to fund a wide range of military activities, from warfighting in Afghanistan and shipbuilding to boosting intelligence efforts against Russia and expanding air fleets including drones.

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