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The Washington Post. Daily newspaper in Washington, D.C.; owned by Jeff Bezos since 2013.

until 1977

Carl Bernstein worked at The Washington Post.

2008 – Jan 2025

Ann Telnaes worked at The Washington Post. Editorial cartoonist.

Jeff Bezos

Aug 2013

Jeff Bezos acquired The Washington Post. $250M.

Bought for his personal portfolio; NPR said the deal did not involve Amazon.

The Washington Post, involved in Washington Post layoffs, 2026, Washington Post blocks its 2024 endorsement and Washington Post opinion section turns, 2025.

Washington, D.C.

The Washington Post, located in Washington, D.C..

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