Washington Post plans layoffs affecting over 100 staff

The Washington Post plans massive layoffs that could affect more than 100 employees. The Sports, Arts, Metro and Foreign desks are particularly affected. White House reporters have written an open letter to owner Jeff Bezos (hashtag #SaveThePost) to protest against the planned cuts. The Washington Post's financial situation has deteriorated in recent years due to strategic decisions under Bezos' leadership; attempts to steer the paper in a more conservative direction led to a decline in subscriber numbers and a loss of trust within editorial teams. Update (4 February 2026): The Washington Post laid off about a third of its staff on 4 February 2026, far more than the roughly 100 jobs first reported; the sports and books sections were closed, and the paper gave no absolute figure. (ABC7/AP, 4 February 2026)