Washington Post publisher Will Lewis says he’s stepping down, three days after the troubled newspaper said that it was laying off one-third of its staff.
A protester holds a cutout of Jeff Bezos ' face outside of the Washington Post office following a mass layoff, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Washington. Protesters outside of the Washington Post office demonstrate following a mass layoff, Thursday, Feb.
5, 2026, in Washington. Protesters outside of the Washington Post office demonstrate following a mass layoff, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Washington. A protester holds a cutout of Jeff Bezos' face outside of the Washington Post office following a mass layoff, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Washington. Washington Post publisher Will Lewis said Saturday that he’s stepping down, three days after the troubled newspaper said that it wasLewis sent an email to the Post’s staff, saying that “difficult decisions have been taken in order to ensure the sustainable future of The Post.” Lewis and the newspaper’s billionaire ownerThe Post’s chief financial officer, Jeff D’Onofrio, was named acting publisher and CEO. He joined the newspaper only last June. The British-born Lewis was a former top executive at The Wall Street Journal before taking over at The Post in January 2024. His tenure has been, marked by layoffs and a failed reorganization plan that led to the departure of former top editor Sally Buzbee. The Post also lost tens of thousand of subscribers following Bezos’ order late in the presidential campaign pulling back an expected endorsement of Kamala Harris for president, and subsequent changes to turn the editorial pages in a more conservative direction. While anticipated, this past week’s layoffs were deeper than anticipated, resulting in the shutting down of the Post’s renowned sports section, sharp cutbacks in foreign and metro coverage, and the laying off of its photographic staff. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Community support pours in for Kerrville teen injured in school bus crashSan Antonio racers prepare for Stampede 5K, supporting Rodeo scholarshipsMore than 700 families fed during San Antonio Food Bank, Boeing distribution event▶People waiting more than a year for replacement of damaged mailboxes in NE Bexar County neighborhoodICE won’t say if it will be at upcoming San Antonio eventsBlue Star Arts Complex’s ‘First Friday’ in full effect amid employee protest at Brick venueSouth Texas amputee hopeful after launch of breakthrough program at UT Health San AntonioCat lost after July 4 floods in Hill Country reunited with owner 6 months laterSan Antonio Coffee Festival to spotlight local roasters amid ongoing tariff challengesTxDOT to opens final Loop 1604 flyover ramp on far Northwest Side near The Rim▶Bonham Exchange says it has signed deal to remain open with reduced capacity as sprinklers installedICE confirms purchase of East Side warehouse, plans to hold immigrant detainees insideA big moment in a years-long fight over San Antonio’s drinking water.Heard about the Arctic blast? No worries for us!Bexar County constable loses battle to use controversial camera ticketing systemICE purchases East Side facility to hold immigrant detainees, agency confirmsGMSA anchors celebrate Meteorologist Justin Horne on National Weatherperson's DayJudson ISD school board proposes termination of superintendent during special meetingCommunity rallies to safeguard stray cats months after kitten strangled at SW Side complexHow to save water as SAWS expected to increase ratesMeet ‘Easy Bake’— a July 4 flood survivor kitty who was found INSIDE an ovenAny Baby Can of Southwest Texas expands Spanish services, encourages other do the sameArmy vet who battled brain cancer blocked twice from becoming SA firefighter over psychedelic useWhen does San Antonio typically see its last freeze? History says it dependsSpurs Jackals bring European-style fan energy to Frost Bank Center with support from Wemby
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