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CNN Political Briefing: Dan Balz on Lessons from 47 Years at the Washington Post
CNN Politics
Aug 1, 2025

Dan Balz is something of a legend in Washington media. He retired this week from full-time reporting after 47 years at the Washington Post. He shares his insights on the first six months of this second Trump administration and gives some of his best advice for political reporters in an increasingly competitive, rapid-fire industry.