Battle over Space Command HQ location heats up as lawmakers press new Air Force secretary

Years after the first Trump administration moved to designate Alabama as the home of a permanent Space Command headquarters (HQ), the political tug-of-war for the base continues.

Colorado Republicans are urging the president to rethink the decision while Alabama lawmakers insist it will and should move forward. 

After his May 13 confirmation, new Air Force Secretary Troy Meink can now expect a lot of calls from Capitol Hill pulling him in different directions over the HQ. 

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers said he had already discussed the matter with him. 

"I look forward to his recommendation that he concur with the last two secretaries of the Air Force and recommend to Huntsville," he said. "And I fully expect, based on our conversa...