FBI searched a Washington Post journalist’s home Jan. 13, 2026, over alleged classified leak from a Pentagon contractor.

The FBI searched the home of a Washington Post journalist on January 13, 2026, as part of an ongoing investigation into the unapproved disclosure of classified information. The Department of Justice claims that the journalist received classified materials from a Pentagon contractor. The search, which was authorized by a warrant, is part of a broader federal investigation into potential disclosures of confidential national security information. Although neither the contractor's identity nor the details of the documents have been made public, the case demonstrates the growing tensions between press freedom and national security enforcement. The journalist, who is helping the authorities, has not been charged. The investigation is still ongoing, but no further public updates are expected at this time.