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.
Democratic debate offers first look at candidates’ Afghanistan, national security plans
The crowded field of presidential hopefuls largely backed withdrawal from the nearly 18-year-old conflict and blasted the president for erratic foreign policy.
Senate committee advances senior general’s nomination despite sexual assault accusations
Gen. John Hyten has denied the accusations , and military leaders dismissed the allegations after a lengthy investigation.
Pentagon No. 2 confirmed by Senate
The Pentagon's top two leaders are in place for the first time this year.
Hyten denies sexual assault accusations, but new questions cloud his confirmation as Joint Chiefs No. 2
Military officials and key Senate Republicans said they see no evidence of wrongdoing by the nominee.
US Senate allows arms sales to Saudi Arabia, sustaining Trump vetoes
The U.S. Senate failed to override President Donald Trump’s veto of resolutions meant to block U.S. weapons sales to Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E.
Money for nothing: PODCAST
Defense Nerds Podcast for July 29, 2019: Budget deal, defense confirmations, bad military TV.
Budget deal advances despite GOP worries over costs, smaller boost for military
The two-year, $2.7-trillion deal is designed to prevent a government shutdown this fall.
Senate confirms Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs
Mark Milley has been confirmed as the 20th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Hyten nomination to advance after he offers private testimony
Confirmation for President Donald Trump’s nominee for vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was set to move forward after lawmakers interviewed him in private on Thursday.
