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Washington Post Cuts Nearly Half Its Newsroom Staff

2/12/2026

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Story summary
  • The Washington Post reportedly laid off between 350 and 375 journalists, potentially nearly half of its newsroom, in one of the largest layoffs in media history.
  • Early reports suggested around 300 staffers were let go, but that figure did not include non-union employees.
  • Critics say the layoffs reflect a shift from a powerful newspaper to a political blog, signaling broader issues within the media industry.