The Washington Post is a privately owned company, owned by Jeff Bezos's Nash Holdings and headquartered in the US. Founded in 1877, it employs approximately 3660 individuals. The company operates as a major American daily newspaper, primarily involved in newspaper publishing, based in Washington, D.C. The publication provides in-depth political reporting, particularly on the U.S. government, along with comprehensive national and international news, business, technology, and arts coverage. Beyond its print edition, The Washington Post maintains a significant digital presence with a subscriber base and operates international bureaus.
On September 10, 2026, a Washington Post editorial downplayed the potential threat posed by artificial intelligence, instead warning of looming government overreach against Big Tech, without noting owner Jeff Bezos's recent co-founding of an AI company. That same day, The Washington Post officially named Jeff D’Onofrio its permanent chief executive and publisher. D'Onofrio, who had served as interim leader since February, received approval from owner Jeff Bezos regarding his performance. His appointment follows months of leadership upheaval and deep newsroom cuts, with the newspaper pursuing break-even results this year and seeking a path back to profitability. Previously, on September 9, 2026, reports highlighted a brewing "new-age version of an old-school newspaper war" in Washington D.C., with The Washington Post facing "feisty competition" from a "bold new rival," the upstart Washington Sun.
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