David Shipley

Former Opinion Editor, The Washington Post

Appears in 1 story

Born: June 10, 1963, Portland

Party: Democratic Party

Education: Williams College, Catlin Gabel School

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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Washington Post narrows coverage after major layoffs

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As of May 2026: Resigned February 2025

On February 4, 2026, The Washington Post, the 150-year-old paper that broke Watergate, laid off more than 300 journalists, roughly one-third of its newsroom. Entire sections, including sports and books, were cut, and foreign coverage was gutted.

Updated May 27