Major US newspapers skip endorsements in presidential election, prompting resignations and subscriber losses

The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times have decided not to endorse a candidate in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, marking a significant change from their usual practice. This decision has led to staff resignations at the LA Times, including its editorials editor. The LA Times' owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, vetoed a planned endorsement of Kamala Harris, prompting criticism from within the paper. The Washington Post's editorial board also chose not to endorse any candidate, ending a streak of endorsements dating back to 1976. These decisions have resulted in subscriber losses for The Washington Post and raised questions about the role of newspapers in elections.