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.
Government Shutdown Averted With Spending Through April
President Obama signed a temporary spending bill that keeps the government open and funded through April 28 and includes the Pentagon’s highest procurement priorities.
Government shutdown looms, but likely means little disruption for the military
The shutdown is expected to last less than two days, starting early Saturday morning and ending sometime midday Sunday, when a new budget deal can be put in place.
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
Trump Taps Mattis for Defense Secretary and GOP Eases His Path to Confirmation
Congressional Democrats Fume Over Waiver Process, Flynn
Don't ‘Ram Through’ Mattis Confirmation, HASC’s Top Democrat Warns GOP
Rep. Adam Smith warned that Democrats — in spite of widespread admiration for Mattis — may fight his confirmation if the GOP skips a substantive debate.
Graham: Defense Hike Under Trump 'Harder Than It Looks'
For 60 votes, the GOP must cut deal with Dems on non-defense issues.
A Speedy Confirmation for Mattis as US Defense Secretary? Here’s How Congress Could Do It
Pick raises concerns for civil-military balance
