Senate passes $738 billion defense bill that establishes Space Force and provides paid parental leave for federal workers

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The $738 billion defense bill that authorizes the creation of Space Force and provides paid parental leave for federal workers is headed to President Trump's desk.

The Senate on Tuesday passed the legislation in a 86-8 vote, CNN reports. This comes after the bill easily passed in the House of Representatives last week in a 377-48 vote.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.