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.