Republican Probing Biden Administration’s Delay in Relocating Space Command HQ
- The House Armed Services Committee Chairman is investigating a delay in choosing a permanent site for Space Command headquarters, concerned it's politically motivated.
- Mike Rogers demanded documents related to any changes in Space Command's mission or HQ needs since January 2021, worried the delay harms security.
- The Trump administration had planned to move Space Command HQ from Colorado to Huntsville, Alabama, but the Biden administration has slowed finalizing the move.
- Some speculate plans to relocate to Huntsville might be scrapped due to Alabama's strict abortion laws.
- Rogers seeks all communications on Space Command and its HQ since Biden took office, as Defense Secretary touts US alliances amid tensions with Russia and China.