Ben Brasch

DC city hall/politics reporter for @citycast_DC. @UFJSchool+@ajc+@washingtonpost alumnus. 727 native. I crave those 'Tommy Boy' wings. He/him. Avi: @alyssaNo_L

[Emma Uber @EmmaUber7]

Kenyan McDuffie has conceded the mayoral election to Janeese Lewis George, making her the Democratic nominee and – barring an unprecedented political earthquake – D.C.'s next mayor.

https://t.co/02p0bO53nb

[Ben Brasch @ben_brasch]

@_allysonchiu Thanks, friend!! And same to you!!!

[Ben Brasch @ben_brasch]

I’m beyond honored and pumped to join this amazing team. Local reporting is my passion, and the people of DC are about to see that. Follow along for podcasts and newsletters and stories all about the how the city is (and isn’t) working for its citizens.

[City Cast DC @CityCast_DC]

We are thrilled to announce that @ben_brasch is joining City Cast DC as politics and government reporter! 🥳 He joins reporters @jackiepeiser @alyssafowers @EmmaUber7 @Kaela_CS
More here — and follow along for more to come on our expanding newsroom! https://t.co/0AyScqupfO

[Ben Brasch @ben_brasch]

@kainazamaria Thanks so much! And same to you!

[Ben Brasch @ben_brasch]

@MissyKhamvongsa Thanks so much, Missy! Hope you’re well!

[Ben Brasch @ben_brasch]

I stand on the pale shoulders of giants. Thanks for having me, @maustermuhle!

[Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle]

Who needs another ginger in local reporting? I do. Excited to have @ben_brasch along to beef up the D.C. press corps.

[Ben Brasch @ben_brasch]

It was a busy second day on the job, but it was made easier by helpful colleagues and thoughtful voters. Check it out: https://t.co/tXRzU0voIR

[Emma Uber @EmmaUber7]

This brave soul started as our politics and govt reporter the day before the primary election. So pumped to have @ben_brasch join our team!

[Ben Brasch @ben_brasch]

@pjoshidc Thanks, PJ!

[Washington Post Guild @PostGuild]

Will Lewis’s exit is long overdue. His legacy will be the attempted destruction of a great American journalism institution. But it's not too late to save The Post. Jeff Bezos must immediately rescind these layoffs or sell the paper to someone willing to invest in its future.

[Ben Brasch @ben_brasch]

I, like hundreds of amazing journalists, was included in the latest round of layoffs at The Washington Post. I am proud of my 3 years. If you know about an open position or have a kind word, feel free to DM me. And, still: #SaveThePost

[Jesse Dougherty @dougherty_jesse]

And in the meantime, if you want to help us #SaveThePost, consider writing a letter to the people who have the power to reverse course on what would be devastating staff cuts for the newspaper (and every single community we cover): https://t.co/TLRtcEzzd8

[Ben Brasch @ben_brasch]

Truly terrifying stuff written so well from @JohnWoodrowCox. Read for free. | Homeland Security is targeting Americans with this secretive legal weapon https://t.co/x6Qndq5gNX

[Washington Post Guild @PostGuild]

Join us Thursday for a rally to #SaveThePost!! The rally will run from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at 1301 K St. NW!!

Bring friends! Bring gloves! Bring a love of journalism!

[Siobhán O'Grady @siobhan_ogrady]

Everyone agrees our newspaper can only be successful if we work together across teams. It’s not possible to cover America in 2026 without covering the world. @JeffBezos #SaveThePost

[Katie Mettler @kemettler]

When I joined @postlocal in 2020, we had a staff of between 80 and 90 people. Now, we’re hovering at about 40. And yet, we still break news of national/int’l import. We hold power accountable. Our work changes lives.

The nation’s capital needs a hometown newspaper. #SaveThePost

[Dana Hedgpeth @postmetrogirl]

For 27 years, I have had the proud privilege to work for The Washington Post.

It’s not the building (or the mice) that make it great. It’s the people – I am surrounded by colleagues from every department who are amazingly smart, talented and generous. I have had a chance to tell incredible stories because this place believes and pushes us to do the most important thing -- tell the truth.

We work hard every day to bring this region – and the world – news that’s insightful, fair and accurate. If you value being an informed person and reading exceptional journalism produced by professionals, please support us. And please subscribe! #SavethePost. https://t.co/bCEPxkmDGc

[Claire Parker @cairo_claire1]

Some thoughts on the potential gutting of the @washingtonpost's international desk. @JeffBezos, #SaveThePost

[Emily Davies @ELaserDavies]

The Post’s Local section is facing an existential threat.

Their work has changed laws and exposed corruption. It has drawn and kept our subscribers. It is central to how I cover Trump and his power.

Keep The Washington Post a place that covers Washington. #SaveThePost

[Ben Brasch @ben_brasch]

Please help #SaveThePost and amplify the work of my colleagues. Because bylines change, but readers will always deserve to hear stories from any corner of the globe or D.C. street corner or cornerback. We truly hope you keep your word, @JeffBezos.

[Washington Post Guild @PostGuild]

#SaveThePost, @JeffBezos.