Space Force

Shanahan said he envisions "15,000 to 20,000" individuals defending and protecting U.S. interests in the domain.

The DoD has requested funding for nearly 830 military service members and civilians to man the Space Force headquarters.

The Pentagon submitted its Space Force proposal to Congress, asking for $2 billion over five years to fund the newest branch.

"We are going to continue to perform a lot of the mission for Space Command in the STRATCOM headquarters," Gen. Hyten said.

It would be the fourth U.S. combatant command located in Florida.

Rep. Adam Smith says Congress must do a better job of holding the president accountable on misinformation.

Steve Carell will reunite with "The Office"creator Greg Daniels on the new series.

The DoD's latest proposal would put the newest military branch under the Department of the Air Force, according to a report.

Pence said the command, which will be the 11th combatant command, is the stepping stone to creating a U.S. Space Force.

Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer pledged his support Thursday for an organization dedicated to space operations.