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.
Five big questions for Jim Mattis on Capitol Hill this week
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis heads to Capitol Hill on Thursday for a review of the Pentagon’s fiscal 2019 budget request.
China’s AI ambitions are driving US innovation. So what’s America’s hold up?
China’s drive to lead the world in artificial intelligence is spurring American efforts to keep its technological edge, especially when it comes to national security.
HASC to debate ’19 defense policy bill
House Armed Services Committee leaders are urging congressional budget writers to stick to Congress’ two-year spending deal on defense and provide the Pentagon with timely funding.
Trump Pentagon pick literally wrote the book on missile defense
President Trump has tapped a new assistant secretary of defense for strategy, Marine Corps University’s James Anderson.
Trump reportedly suggested the military pay for a border wall
Trump has been pushing behind closed doors for the Pentagon to pay for a wall between the U.S. and Mexico, according to a new report.
Congress passes $1.3 trillion budget measure, finally resolving FY18 budget fights
The budget contains $700 billion for defense spending for fiscal 2018, plus another $185.4 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
US House passes Pentagon-boosting omnibus as shutdown looms
The GOP-led House passed the sweeping $1.3 trillion spending bill in a race to avoid a government shutdown.
Congress races to pass $1.3T defense-friendly omnibus and avoid shutdown
The sweeping $1.3 trillion spending bill that congressional leaders unveiled Wednesday includes $654.6 billion for the Pentagon. But it’s unclear whether Congress can pass the proposal without shutting down the government.
Boeing KC-46 delays are frustrating Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson tells lawmakers she is frustrated with Boeing over the delays and deficiencies plaguing the KC-46 tanker program, saying the company has been “overly optimistic.”
