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.
John McCain Has A Big-League Defense Buildup, Too
President-elect Donald Trump says he wants a military buildup, and Senate Armed Services Chairman John McCain has a plan to do it — and it would cost $430 billion more than current plans over five years.
US Congress Passes Waiver for Mattis to Lead Pentagon
Congress on Friday passed historic legislation allowing US Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis to serve as the next defense secretary, overriding some Democrats who took a stand for civilian control of the military.
Trump Benched Mattis Before His House Hearing. What Happened?
Trump’s transition team benched the former US Marine Corps four-star just as he was to appear before the House Armed Services Committee.
Trump's Secretary of State Nominee Talks Tough on Russia
Tillerson said he would have armed Ukraine.
Interview: US Rep. Joe Wilson
The South Carolina chairman of the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee discusses the NDAA, Cyber Command and Putin in a Trump administration.
US Lawmakers Rip DoD Over $125B in Waste
The Senate’s No. 2 Democrat and the House Progressive Caucus seek accountability.
US Senate Passes NDAA With AT&L Split, End-Strength Boost
Veto of defense bill looks unlikely.
Senate Set to Advance Montenegro's NATO Bid
NATO seeks stability and security in the Western Balkans
