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.
Facing Chinese cyberthreat, Pentagon to bake better contractor security into buying decisions
Officials want an extra layer of security as a "fourth pillar in defense acquisition" following the recently reported hack of sensitive military data.
Trump, GOP fail to agree on divisive Chinese telecom
President Donald Trump continues to meet with Senate Republicans to fight for the survival of ZTE, a Chinese telecommunications company Congress fears might threaten America's cybersecurity.
US Chamber of Commerce wants Trump to put America’s defense industry first
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has some 30 recommendations on how to hard-wire economic security and defense-industrial base considerations into the government’s international arms sale decisions.
Are Trump and Republicans headed for a cybersecurity showdown?
A meeting between President Donald Trump and top GOP senators over the risks and regulation of Chinese telecom ZTE could indicate the administration's cyber strategy.
Can Congress finish the defense authorization bill by August?
After the Senate advanced its NDAA draft Monday, defense lawmakers are hopeful they can move quickly on the sprawling military budget bill.
Five debates lawmakers still need to settle in the defense authorization bill
With the Senate poised to advance its draft of the annual defense budget legislation, here's a look some of the top debates still to be resolved.
Will new US Army command hurt small biz? Gov watchdog wants to know
U.S. Army Futures Command is on the fast track to launch, but this new probe may be a speed bump.
Corker erupts at GOP leaders for derailing vote on Trump tariffs
"We might poke the bear!" Sen. Bob Corker could not get a vote on his legislation to check President Trump’s tariff authority, and he's blaming fellow Republicans.
Senate defense bill set to block Trump’s deal with Chinese company
A defense policy bill is set to buck President Trump's reprieve for a Chinese telecommunications giant.
