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A federal judge barred the government from conducting a wholesale search of a Washington Post reporter’s seized devices and required a targeted approach, protecting newsroom materials in a leak investigation and underscoring tensions between law enforcement and press freedom.
Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin wrote a heartfelt public note to Washington Post journalist Barry Svrluga, praising his coverage as WaPo trims its sports section, and wishing him well as he moves on to the next chapter of his career.
The Atlantic's second‑person essay about a mother's encounter with a child's death from measles drew emotional responses, but controversy surged when readers learned the piece was reported fiction, prompting a broader debate about the ethics of fictionalized narratives in journalism and the handling of vaccine‑related storytelling.
After Don Lemon was arrested while covering an immigration protest in Minnesota, his online audience surged—with more than 300,000 new Instagram followers and 140,000 new YouTube subscribers in about two weeks. The Washington Post notes the rise is linked to the White House’s reaction and broader attacks on Lemon and independent journalists, which the piece says boosted their online attention and revenue.
Will Lewis, the CEO of The Washington Post, steps down after the paper announced sweeping layoffs that hit about one-third of its staff (roughly 300 of 800 journalists); CFO Jeff D'Onofrio will take over as interim leader, with the Post shuttering its sports section and cutting photography and overseas/metropolitan coverage, prompting criticism from the union and renewed debate about owner Jeff Bezos's direction.
The Washington Post announced it is suspending its daily podcast Post Reports after seven years, thanking listeners and reflecting on its coverage of elections, wars, a pandemic, tech revolutions, pop culture, science, and more.
Hundreds of current and former Washington Post staff and supporters rallied in downtown D.C. to protest the paper's layoff of more than 300 workers, including most local reporters, photographers, and the sports desk. Critics warn the cuts will shrink local coverage as the Post pivots toward national politics and tech for revenue, while leadership says the changes aim to stabilize the business. The union is raising funds for affected workers, with more than $400,000 already contributed.
After the Washington Post laid off roughly a third of its newsroom, reporters and union members protested outside the DC headquarters, arguing the cuts— including the elimination of the sports desk—will undermine regional coverage and accountability.
Under Jeff Bezos, The Washington Post laid off about 300 newsroom staff (roughly 30%), shuttering the Books department, suspending Post Reports, and cutting the sports and international desks as digital revenue and subscriptions weaken. The cuts follow a period of investment and policy shifts—such as moving away from endorsements—that critics say undermined editorial independence and spurred subscriber losses, though longtime Post journalists say reporting will continue, just with fewer resources.
The Washington Post, owned by Jeff Bezos since 2013, is closing its Kyiv bureau and cutting more than 300 newsroom jobs, with local staff to continue in some capacity. The move signals a shift in the Post’s international coverage as editors say the focus will be narrowed to national politics, business and health. Kyiv staff reaction highlighted the shock of layoffs in a war zone, and the Kyiv bureau had produced sweeping coverage, including a recent investigation into Russia’s recruitment of Kenyan workers. Other international desks were also cut as part of the broader downsizing.
The Washington Post announced a sweeping restructuring that eliminates its sports department as part of mass layoffs affecting about one-third of its staff; some sports reporters will be reassigned to other roles, and coverage of major events like the Super Bowl and Olympics will be reduced, with the exact headcount not disclosed.
The Washington Post announced a broad round of layoffs expected to cut hundreds of newsroom staff, signaling a strategic reset under owner Jeff Bezos and raising questions about profitability and digital-era sustainability for the publication; the cuts will affect local, international and sports coverage.
Star Tribune's digital-first pivot and strong local reporting enable rapid, in-depth coverage of immigration enforcement and unrest in Minneapolis, showing how a well-staffed regional newsroom can respond to a national moment with live blogs, video analysis, and community engagement.
Washington Post reporters have publicly urged owner Jeff Bezos to intervene to stop massive layoffs, sending a direct White House–level appeal that explains how the paper’s reporting supports broader coverage and urges private intervention amid uncertainty at the newspaper.
CBS News expands its on-air and digital roster with 19 new contributors across politics, national security, health, arts and more, with profiles like Elliot Ackerman, Peter Attia, Masih Alinejad, Arthur Brooks, HR McMaster and Andrew Huberman, effective immediately.