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WaPo promotes Rucker to national editor

Philip Rucker

The Washington Post has promoted deputy national editor Philip Rucker to the post of national editor. As per the Post:

“Starting in September, Rucker will lead a staff of more than 150 journalists who deliver agenda-setting news, investigative and feature coverage of the country on a wide range of topics, including national politics, the federal government, national security, criminal justice, immigration, race, health and science.

“In his new position, Rucker will build on the department’s vibrant and award-winning work, which was recognized with two Pulitzer Prizes this year. He will also spearhead The Post’s first-class coverage of the 2024 election and ongoing challenges to the democratic system.”

Rucker has been with the Post for more than a decade, serving in various roles, including metro reporter, Maryland political reporter, philanthropy reporter, national political reporter, congressional correspondent, White House bureau chief and senior Washington correspondent.

He is also a political analyst at MSNBC and previously interned at The Washington Post and NOLA.com.

Rucker has a B.A. from Yale University.

Be sure to congratulate Rucker on Twitter.

Mariam Ahmed

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