Event

Washington Post layoffs, 2026

On 4 February 2026 the Post cut a third of its workforce; publisher Will Lewis stepped down days later.

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The Washington Post cut a third of its workforce Scholarship & press 1 2
Jeff Bezos the cuts were at his behest, NPR reported; he stayed silent Scholarship & press 1

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Bezos orders deep job cuts at 'Washington Post', NPR, 2026. Scholarship & press
The Washington Post moved Wednesday at the behest of owner Jeff Bezos to cut a third of its entire workforce.
Days after mass layoffs, Washington Post CEO steps down, NPR, 2026. Scholarship & press
Washington Post publisher and CEO Will Lewis stepped down late Saturday, days after the newspaper cut a third of the staff.

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