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The Washington Press Club Foundation dinner debrief

Jason Dick and Jessica Wehrman digest their experience at the Washington Press Club Foundation dinner, which came at a time of trauma for journalists on the day of mass layoffs at The Washington Post and otherwise frayed nerves in the nation’s capital. Show Notes:

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From Watergate to watered-down: Every Indian journalist should read this piece

The Washington Post – WaPo for short – has inspired journalists of several generations, thanks in part to Hollywood. Two Oscar-nominated movies have been made about the paper and its people. The first was All the President’s Men, based on the story of how the paper broke the mother of…

Newslaundry

FBI foiled by the iPhone’s Lockdown Mode during raid on reporter’s home – here’s how it works

The FBI was unable to access a reporter’s iPhone after it was protected with Apple’s Lockdown Mode.

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What the ‘murder’ of Washington Post means for India

Pranshu Verma, the Washington Post’s Delhi bureau chief, learned on Wednesday that his contract was being terminated. He was among nearly 300 editorial staffers laid off as Jeff Bezos gutted the newspaper’s newsroom – a purge that has almost ended the Post’s presence in South Asia.

Newslaundry

Mass layoffs fuel fears of ‘death spiral’ at Washington Post

On Wednesday, storied newspaper axed nearly one-third of company after earlier unpopular moves by owner Jeff Bezos

The Guardian - US

Washington Post cuts reignite concerns over Bezos ownership

The Post's financial struggles predate Lewis' tenure, but have been compounded by a series of unforced errors over the past two years.

Axios

Nancy Pelosi warns press freedom is ‘under siege’ after arrest of journalist

Ex-House speaker says at dinner ‘facts are challenged, truth is distorted and press is treated as enemy’ by those in power

The Guardian - US

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‘Painful but necessary’: Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post announces sweeping layoffs

The Washington Post on Wednesday announced sweeping layoffs that will significantly shrink its newsroom. The Post eliminated its sports section, large parts of its foreign coverage and its storied books division, in what current and former staff described as one of the darkest moments in the paper’s history.

The Times of India

‘Bloodbath’ at Washington Post as one-third of staff laid off by Jeff Bezos

About 300 journalists in the newsroom are expected to lose their jobs as part of a ‘broad strategic reset’

The Independent UK

Pentagon threatens to cut ties with Scouting America over ‘core values’

Defense department says it may end support unless youth group abandons inclusivity and returns to ‘God and country’ values

The Guardian - US

Is Jeff Bezos going to destroy the Washington Post? It sure looks like it

He has the chance to be the steward of a national treasure, but he’s blowing it

The Guardian - US

Propaganda in cinemas, newsrooms slashed: this is the US media under Trump and his tech barons

The president and his supporters joining forces to decide what audiences read and see seems straight from a fascism playbook, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK

Washington Post’s White House team tries to halt massive layoffs by appealing directly to Jeff Bezos

‘Given the uncertainty facing the Post, we wanted to tell you directly how the White House team relies on other desks and explain how our colleagues’ work helps lift up our own,’ the letter read.

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center just announced a new head of programming. He quit after five days

It was not immediately clear why the newly appointed head of artistic programming resigned so quickly

The Independent UK

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While Washington Post staffers brace for historic layoffs, Jeff Bezos is too busy living the high life with Anna Wintour in Paris

Dark times for free press.

Newslaundry

‘Few can do accountability reporting’: Washington Post’s India bureau joins fight against ‘job cuts’

Staffers at the Washington Post have begun a public campaign urging owner Jeff Bezos to reconsider potential layoffs that they say could significantly shrink the paper’s international reporting network.

International Business Times UK

ICE Accused of Sexually Torturing Migrants at Former WWII Camp Fort Bliss, Among 80+ Reported Violations

Reports allege that ICE has committed over 80 human rights violations at Fort Bliss, Texas, including physical and sexual abuse, denial of basic needs, and restricted legal access, prompting calls from activists to close the facility.

Reason

Embarrassed by Leaks, Feds Raid Washington Post Journalist's Home

Agents seized devices and data but already had what they needed to prosecute the leaker.

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Your Wi-Fi Router Was Probably Made in China. Does That Mean It's a National Security Threat?

The Trump administration is reportedly moving to ban TP-Link routers, but experts say they're no less secure than other devices.

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Maryland Hairstylist Learns Her Fate After Dragging Teen Client Through Salon By Her Hair In Viral Video

The teen's attorney said she suffered physically and psychologically after being attacked by the hairstylist last March.

The Independent UK

FBI launches investigation into Colts owner who took ketamine and other drugs

Jim Irsay, who publicly battled drug addiction, died last May at the age of 65

Sports Illustrated

Report: FBI Involved in Investigation of Death of Colts Owner Jim Irsay

The FBI is investigating the circumstances surrounding Jim Irsay's death in 2025.

The Independent UK

Elon’s wild ride at the White House: From DOGE and a chainsaw to one epic bust-up with Trump

2025 was an unprecedented year in American politics, with Elon Musk playing a pivotal role. Io Dodds recounts the tech tycoon’s journey from ‘first buddy’ to MAGA exile and back again — all in the space of 12 months

The Independent UK

Washington Post seeks court order for government to return electronics seized from reporter's home

The Washington Post has asked a federal court for an order requiring federal authorities to return electronic devices that they seized from a Post reporter’s Virginia home last week

Reason

Video Shows Miami Beach Detectives Questioning Woman Over Facebook Post Criticizing Mayor

FIRE condemned the police visit: "This blatant overreach is offensive to the First Amendment."

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