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.
Pentagon nominee Esper, a former Raytheon lobbyist, must extend recusal, says Warren
President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary must “take additional steps” to wall himself off from his previous role as the top lobbyist for defense contractor Raytheon, according to Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
You say potato, I say Buttigieg: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for July 15, 2019: Pete Buttigieg, House NDAA debate, Mark Esper confirmation hearing preview.
House votes to curb Trump’s war powers, challenging Senate to act
The House has passed legislation with limits on President Donald Trump’s ability to strike Iran without the consent of Congress.
Military budget showdown set as Democrats advance authorization bill over GOP objections
The $733 billion military policy bill includes a host of progressive priorities, including limits on the nuclear weapons arsenal and new rules for transgender recruits.
Lawmakers question probe that cleared Hyten of sex assault allegations
Gen. John Hyten's nomination seems at risk following accusations of sexual assault from a subordinate.
Esper’s defense secretary confirmation hearing planned for Tuesday
Mark Esper is unlikely to face major pushback on Capitol Hill.
House Democratic leaders hopeful progressive wing won’t derail defense policy bill
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith says progressives have a path to vote for the chamber’s annual defense policy bill.
War powers debate teed up for defense policy bill
The Democratic-controlled House is expected to vote this week on several measures to limit the president’s power to wage war on Iran and aid the Saudi war in Yemen.
Congress returns to budget stalemate
Lawmakers returning to Washington, D.C., this week are in a race against the clock to reach a budget deal to ease statutory spending caps and avoid a government shutdown starting Oct. 1.
