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Washington Post Faces Staff Exodus Amid Financial Crisis

3/17/2026

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The Washington Post faces turmoil as financial struggles drive staff departures, with nine journalists, including veteran columnist Dana Milbank, moving to NOTUS.
Milbank criticized owner Jeff Bezos for not prioritizing journalism, and Jeff Stein expressed a loss of faith in leadership.
The Post has laid off a third of its staff and reported 60,000 subscription cancellations, though a spokesperson disputed the figure.
Executive editor Matt Murray remains optimistic about recovery.

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The Washington Post faces turmoil as financial struggles drive staff departures, with nine journalists, including veteran columnist Dana Milbank, moving to NOTUS.
Milbank criticized owner Jeff Bezos for not prioritizing journalism, and Jeff Stein expressed a loss of faith in leadership.
The Post has laid off a third of its staff and reported 60,000 subscription cancellations, though a spokesperson disputed the figure.
Executive editor Matt Murray remains optimistic about recovery.