Ammad Omar News Today

In a note to newsroom staff, Ammad Omar, chief national editor, and Catherine Laidlaw, deputy national desk editor, made the following announcements: We’re…

The following was sent out from NPR’s chief national editor Ammad Omar: I’m thrilled to announce that Larry Kaplow and Ryland Barton will be joining the…

Ken Barcus, longtime Midwest bureau chief on NPRs National Desk, has died at age 67. He took great pride in countering stereotypes of the Midwest and in mentoring scores of young reporters.

Ken Barcus, longtime Midwest bureau chief on NPRs National Desk, has died at age 67. He took great pride in countering stereotypes of the Midwest and in mentoring scores of young reporters.

Ken Barcus, longtime Midwest bureau chief on NPR's National Desk, has died at age 67. He took great pride in countering stereotypes of the Midwest and in mentoring scores of young reporters.

NPR promoted Vickie Walton-James to acting managing editor for news, while Ammad Omar steps up to chief national editor.

In a note to newsroom staff Chief Washington Editor Shirley Henry and Supervising Political Editor Arnie Seipel announced this staffing update: Hi all — We wanted to share some updates from the Washington Desk as we refocus our political coverage in the wake of the election and its fallout. Race, gender, polarization, disinformation, voting access and democratic norms are just some of the major factors that continue to shape and test the American political system. The changing power dynamics ...