Washington Post staffer Marissa Lang speaks as union members and supporters gather at a 'Save the Post' rally outside The Washington Post after widespread layoffs were announced, in Washington. - REUTERS PICWASHINGTON: The Washington Post said Saturday its CEO and publisher Will Lewis was leaving effective immediately, just days after the storied newspaper owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos made drastic job cuts that angered readers. Hundreds of Post journalists – including most of its overseas, local and sports staff – were let go in the sweeping cuts announced on Tuesday. Sports, graphics and local news departments were sharply scaled back and the paper's daily podcast, Post Reports, was suspended, local media reported. Bezos, one of the world's richest people, and Lewis have come under scrutiny for intervening directly in the paper's editorial processes.

Source: New Strait Times February 08, 2026 00:37 UTC