House Backs Massive Increase in Defense Spending

The House passes its version of a massive defense bill backing President Trump’s desire for a bigger and stronger military.
The 344 to 81 vote passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which sets military policy and authorizes nearly $700 billion in spending for the Department of Defense.
The measure also increases spending on missile defense by 25%, adds thousands of more active duty troops to the army, provides new ships for the navy, and a salary increase for u-s troops.
It also creates a new Space Corps military service.
The Senate will vote on its version of the bill later this year.