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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.
A federal magistrate in Virginia ruled the Justice Department may not search the contents of devices seized from Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson as part of a leaked-classified-documents probe, saying allowing a broad review would resemble an unlawful general warrant. The court will conduct the filtering itself to isolate material tied to the case, citing concerns about Natanson’s work product and First Amendment protections. Natanson is not believed to be a target, and the ruling follows a home raid linked to a contractor charged in the leak case, highlighting tensions between leak investigations 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.
A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll finds about 60% of Americans disapprove of President Trump ahead of his State of the Union address, with majorities criticizing his handling of priority initiatives and saying he has overstepped his constitutional authority, while Democrats struggle to persuade voters they offer better ideas.
Robert Kuttner argues that the Washington Post’s 30% layoffs under owner Jeff Bezos threaten democracy by eroding independent journalism. He contends legacy ownership is unreliable and proposes a Guardian-like nonprofit trust to sustain a national daily, citing The Guardian and the Baltimore Banner as practical models and urging philanthropic funding to create a nonprofit DC-based national newspaper.
Howard Kurtz argues that Bezos’s ownership has hollowed The Washington Post through mass layoffs, editorial realignments, and profit‑driven decisions, leaving it a shell of its former self and suggesting selling the paper could offer a path to revival.
The Washington Post paused its 'We the People' branding after MSNBC's MS NOW launched a rival, high-budget campaign with the same slogan, underscoring branding missteps as leadership changes unfold and the paper pivots toward a data-driven, sustainable business under an interim CEO.
Will Lewis, publisher and CEO of The Washington Post, has announced he will step down just days after the paper announced a large round of layoffs, a move that coincides with protests and questions about leadership during a turbulent period for the newsroom.
After The Washington Post cut more than 300 jobs across its desks, international reporters—some in war zones—are facing upheaval and uncertain relocation. Tokyo/Seoul bureau chief Michelle Ye Hee Lee launched a GoFundMe to help these staffers cover rent, legal guidance, relocation, and storage, while the Post pledges transition support; the move highlights gaps in protections for international employees amid restructuring.
Billionaire Jeff Bezos ousted Washington Post CEO Will Lewis after Lewis attended the NFL Honors red carpet the day after the paper announced layoffs that gutted about 300 newsroom roles, including the sports department. Insiders said Bezos lost patience, and Lewis faced heavy criticism for not addressing the cuts; Lewis announced his departure two years into the tenure, with CFO Jeff D’Onofrio named interim CEO. Post union members protested, and Bezos publicly framed the move as a continuation of the paper’s essential mission.
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.
Will Lewis resigns as Washington Post publisher three days after the paper laid off about one-third of its newsroom staff, saying it’s time to step aside after two years of transformation. Jeff D'Onofrio, the CFO and former Tumblr CEO, will become acting publisher as the Post reorganizes—slashing foreign coverage and several sections, with executive editor Matt Murray noting the changes aim to strengthen the paper amid a tech-driven news era, and Bezos thanked for his support.
Will Lewis steps down as The Washington Post’s CEO/publisher after two turbulent years that included a roughly 30% staff purge, with Jeff Bezos signaling a leadership reset and interim CEO Jeff D’Onofrio taking over as replacement as staff react with anger and questions about the paper’s direction and Lewis’s tenure amid past controversies.
Will Lewis, The Washington Post’s chief executive and publisher, has stepped down after a tumultuous tenure that included a 30 percent staff cut (over 300 journalists) and ongoing profitability challenges; CFO Jeff D’Onofrio will serve as interim CEO. Bezos praised The Post’s mission in a brief statement. Lewis’s leadership coincided with newsroom tensions, major reorganization, and experimental initiatives (AI, Ripple, and an ambitious subscriber goal), but critics say it culminated in a mass exodus and damaged morale, with no charges filed against him.
The Washington Post announced a roughly one‑third staff reduction, including about 300 newsroom jobs, amid accusations that owner Jeff Bezos steered editorial direction and undermined the paper’s audience after a 2024 decision not to endorse Kamala Harris. Critics argue subscription declines and revenue pain reflect billionaire‑owned media prioritizing political alignment over journalism, a pattern echoed at the Los Angeles Times and CBS News, with broader implications for press independence as corporate mergers, government contracts, and personal politics shape coverage.