The Washington Post announced that reporter Niraj Chokshi is switching beats from state politics to general assignment news. Chokshi has served as an editor and reporter for National Journal and The Atlantic’s website. Also at the Post, Kerry Lauerman has been named national projects editor. Lauerman used to serve as editor in chief, executive editor and editorial director for Salon.com. In addition, he has worked at the New York Times and Mother Jones. For news in Washington and around the world, follow the Post on Twitter.
