Politico, a privately owned company headquartered in the US, was founded in 2007 and operates with approximately 1,130 employees. The company functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer, with its main product being online audio and video media, specializing as a global news and information company focused on the intersection of politics and policy.
On July 31, 2026, Politico announced the hiring of Lauren Fedor as a senior politics reporter, adding an experienced Washington correspondent to its team, with Fedor set to join the newsroom this fall. Fedor previously spent seven years at the Financial Times, where she served as U.S. political correspondent and deputy Washington bureau chief, a move aimed at strengthening Politico's coverage of campaigns, elections, and the political forces shaping the nation’s capital. This follows Politico's July 19 announcement that Adam Wren, Dasha Burns, and Will Steakin would become co-authors of its flagship Playbook franchise, with their tenure beginning July 20. This change replaces Jack Blanchard as Playbook managing editor and lead author, as the news organization prepares for upcoming midterms and the 2028 presidential race.
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