Joe Gould

Defense Reporter

Joe covers defense and national security for The Washington Sun.

Joe previously worked for POLITICO, where he anchored the Morning Defense and Global Security newsletters, covering the intersection of defense policy, politics and industry — and security trends globally. He was also a senior reporter for Defense News, focusing on the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill, and reported for Army Times, Inside the Army and The New York Daily News.

You can reach Joe at joegould@notus.org. He can be reached on Signal at reporterjoe.01.

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House Democrat Says the Pentagon Sought NIH Funds for Defense Use

September 03, 2026 05:41 p.m.
Officer Ousters, a Cash Crunch and Iran Attacks: The Headaches Mount for Hegseth

September 03, 2026 05:02 a.m.
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August 27, 2026 01:57 p.m.
Trump’s Allies Want to Know the Plan in Iran — If There Is One

August 20, 2026 05:01 a.m.
Defense Lobbyists Brace for Democrats’ Oversight Blitz

August 14, 2026 05:01 a.m.
Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill Championed By Lindsey Graham

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Democrats ‘Plant a Flag’ Against Hegseth’s Media Restrictions

August 06, 2026 12:00 p.m.
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July 31, 2026 05:00 a.m.
Defense Hawks Challenge the White House Push for a Narrow Reconciliation Bill

July 30, 2026 05:02 p.m.
Senate Advances Russia Sanctions Bill

July 28, 2026 08:15 p.m.
Democrats Hope Transparency Helps Weather GOP Criticism Over Voter Controversy

July 25, 2026 05:00 a.m.
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July 23, 2026 02:08 p.m.