But in recent months, applicants for positions at the publication -- which reaches about 1.4 million people a day across its platforms, according to the publisher -- have been asked: "How would you advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired."
Applicants for positions at the U.S. military newspaper Stars and Stripes are being asked how they would support the president's policy priorities, raising concerns about the prospects for the historic outlet's editorial independence.
-- The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) Jan 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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