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Washington Post Faces $100M Loss, Lays Off 300 Staff

2/26/2026

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  • The Washington Post reported losses exceeding $100 million in 2025, signaling a continued financial decline.
  • The paper laid off more than 300 journalists, about 30% of staff, to stabilize operations.
  • Jeff D’Onofrio and Matt Murray, executives at The Washington Post, acknowledged overspending and declining productivity amid distrust toward owner Jeff Bezos after controversial editorial decisions.
  • Murray emphasized the need for the paper to be distinctive and urgent.