The Washington Post laid off hundreds of employees on Wednesday, which its former executive editor said “ranks among the darkest days” in the newspaper’s history. Staffers at The Washington Post have been on edge for weeks about the rumoured cuts, which the publication would not confirm or deny. “Today, The Washington Post is taking a number of actions across the company to secure our future,” he said, according to an audio recording of the meeting. The Washington Post is also restructuring its local coverage, reducing its international reporting operation, cutting its books desk, and suspending its flagship daily news podcast Post Reports. Embarrassing to say the least.”After years of growth under owner Mr Bezos, The Washington Post has been shedding staff over the last few years.

Source: Irish Examiner February 04, 2026 16:30 UTC