House approves $738bn military bill with money for Trump's Space Force

  • Measure is expected to be passed by Senate
  • Bill increases defense spending by 2.8%, or $20bn

The US House of Representatives approved on Wednesday a $738bn military spending bill setting policy for the Department of Defense on everything from family leave to fighter jets – and the creation of a “Space Force” that has been a priority for Donald Trump.

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