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.
Bolton: US troops staying in Syria until Iran leaves
U.S. will keep a military presence in Syria until Iran withdraws its forces, says Trump national security advisor.
Report: US bomb sales factored in decision to aid Saudis in Yemen
America's top diplomat reportedly backed U.S. military aid for Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen amid warnings that a cutoff could jeopardize $2 billion in Mideast weapons sales.
New Space Force price tag fuels Capitol Hill skeptics
Space Force's estimated $13 billion price tag is not winning it any new friends.
As deadline nears, Senate approves $674 billion defense budget bill
To avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month, House lawmakers must pass the spending measure next week.
F-35 inventory soars in new Pentagon spending bill
Lawmakers finalized a $674.4 billion defense spending bill. Here's what's in it.
Pentagon set to win first on-time budget since 2008
The U.S. Congress is poised to pass the defense budget on time for the first time in a decade.
Yemen skeptics in Congress see politics shifting their way — and against Trump
The Trump administration just doubled down on Yemen, but opponents in Congress say they are getting stronger.
Kyl, a DoD and defense-sector ally, to join Senate Armed Services
Jon Kyl, the former senator sworn in to fill the late John McCain’s Senate seat, will also join the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Inhofe takes over as new Senate Armed Services chairman
The Oklahoma Republican takes over the role — and a host of new responsibilities — from the late Sen. John McCain.
