Joe Gould
Joe Gould was the senior Pentagon reporter for Defense News, covering the intersection of national security policy, politics and the defense industry. He had previously served as Congress reporter.
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Republican budget plan will ‘undermine’ US security, warns Biden admin
The Biden administration is portraying plans from Republicans to gut the federal budget as jeopardizing national security.
The grades are in for America’s military strength
The Army and Marine Corps have improved their readiness, but the U.S. still lags behind where it needs to be, an influential think tank warns.
What’s in the emergency defense policy bill?
Here's the skinny on the “skinny” version of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act from Sen. Jim Inhofe.
Senate Dems likely to block defense spending in border wall dispute
Senate Republican leaders plan to offer a 2020 defense spending bill for a vote this week.
Congress mulls spring continuing resolution to avoid government shutdown
Congress will likely need a stopgap spending measure for February or March.
Inhofe to offer ‘skinny’ defense policy bill as backup plan
The Senate Armed Serviced Committee chairman says he will offer a bare bones version of the 2020 defense policy bill this week.
House Armed Services chairman takes aim at Air Force’s handling of ICBM replacement program
Rep. Adam Smith linked questions about the GBSD program to other Air Force acquisition strategies he finds questionable.
US does not know where ISIS escapees are, says Syria envoy
More than 100 Islamic State prisoners have escaped to parts unknown.
Congressional task force to examine long-term defense strategy for Russia, China
A new congressional task force has been charged with examining America's long-term national security strategy and help the Pentagon become more innovative.
US Senate approves North Macedonia to NATO
The U.S. Senate approved North Macedonia's accession to NATO in a 91-2 vote, meaning the small Balkan nation is a step closer to becoming NATO’s 30th member.
