2026 Pulitzer Prizes

Journalism

The Washington Post

For piercing the veil of secrecy around the Trump administration's chaotic overhaul of federal agencies and chronicling in rich detail the human impacts of the cuts and the consequences for the country.

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Staff of The Minnesota Star Tribune

For its coverage of a shooting at a back-to-school Mass at a Catholic school that left two children dead and 17 wounded, powerful stories marked by thoroughness and compassion.

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Staff of The New York Times

For deeply reported stories that exposed how President Trump has shattered constraints on conflicts of interest and exploited the moneymaking opportunities that come with power, enriching his family and allies.

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Jeff Horwitz and Engen Tham of Reuters

For inventive and revelatory reporting on Meta that detailed the technology company’s willingness to expose users, including children, to scams and AI manipulation.

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Aaron Parsley of Texas Monthly

For his extraordinary…