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.
Ahead of summit, lawmakers worry over what Trump will say to Putin
Administration officials say the Trump-Putin summit is under control, but lawmakers are worried.
Key US Democrat holds back support for Gulf munitions sales over Yemen
Sen. Bob Menendez, the ranking Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, says the administration had not satisfied his concerns that American-made bombs could be used to kill civilians.
To rein in rebates for US weapon sales, lawmakers offer changes
The Pentagon has given up $16 billion in rebates for foreign arms sales since 2012, and that's too much, says a bipartisan group of lawmakers.
US spy planes are breaking down ― and lawmakers want answers
Nebraska lawmakers have asked Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson to probe and report on the health of the 55th Wing’s fleet of reconnaissance aircraft.
Senate spending bill could slow sub-launched nuke
But will the measure survive into law?
House sinks submarine proposal, OKs Pentagon spending bill with dual-carrier buy
The House has passed its chamber’s version of the annual defense appropriations bill. Here's what you need to know.
Delay for proposed DISA elimination clears key hurdle
A Maryland congressman is working to thwart a proposal to ax DISA.
Underwater: Will rising debt spark Pentagon cutbacks?
A key House Armed Services lawmaker warns that "deficits will hurt the military."
Will $95B for R&D make its way to the final defense appropriations bill?
A proposed 2019 defense spending bill contains a record $95 billion for research and development.
