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Headline Roundup July 31st, 2018

Pentagon Moves Forward With Space Force

Summary from the AllSides News Team

The Pentagon is moving forward with the creation of the Space Force, a new branch of the military ordered by President Trump, although Congress has not yet approved the proposal. Leaders at the Defense Department will stand up the first three components over the next few months, but the fourth will require congressional action.

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EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon To Start Creating Space Force — Even Before Congress Approves It
EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon To Start Creating Space Force — Even Before Congress Approves It

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Within months, DoD will start standing up a new combatant command, a new space-procurement agency, and a new Space Operations Force.

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Pentagon Reportedly Starting Work on Trump’s Space Force Without Congressional Approval
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It seems the Pentagon is going ahead with President Donald Trump‘s Space Force idea, with or without congressional approval.

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Space Force Is Coming Together In Potential Boon For Boeing, SpaceX, Northrop
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The Pentagon has reportedly started building the foundations of a Space Force as it waits for approval to create a new military branch proposed by President Trump.

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