Aaron Gregg

Washington, D.C.

Business reporter

Education: Emory University, b.a.; Georgetown University, masters in public policy

Aaron Gregg is a business reporter for the Washington Post, where he has worked since 2014. His past coverage has included corporate accountability investigations, the defense industry, cybersecurity and local business. He is from the Atlanta area but calls D.C. home.
Latest from Aaron Gregg

SpaceX successfully catches returning Starship rocket

The risky maneuver is a step toward SpaceX’s goal of full reusability for Starship, which is the world’s most powerful rocket, and is key to NASA’s plans to return to the moon.

October 13, 2024
A SpaceX Starship rocket successfully landed upright alongside a massive metal landing tower in Boca Chica, Tex., on Oct. 13.

Honda recalls 1.7 million vehicles for steering problems

Manufacturing problems with the steering gearbox assembly for certain Acura Integra, Honda Civic and Honda CR-V models can lead to excessive internal friction and make it harder to steer the vehicle, according to the recall notice.

October 9, 2024

As International Space Station ages, air leaks from Russian section

In late September, the inspector general identified 588 replacement parts that were operating beyond their planned operational lifetimes.

October 9, 2024
A Soyuz spacecraft undocks from the International Space Station on Sept. 23.

Auto regulators look into potential braking issues with Ford SUVs

The National Highway Safety Administration has opened an investigation of brake hose problems with 368,000 Ford SUVs.

October 4, 2024

DirecTV agrees to buy satellite rival Dish

The companies say the deal will improve the viability of satellite services in an industry now dominated by streaming providers.

September 30, 2024
Dish Network satellite dishes at an apartment complex in Palo Alto, Calif.

SpaceX launches capsule that will return Starliner crew next year

The Dragon capsule carrying SpaceX Crew-9 will bring back Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, who have been stuck on the ISS far longer than planned.

September 29, 2024
NASA astronaut Nick Hague of NASA, left, and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov on Saturday morning.

Justice Dept. sues Visa, says it illegally monopolized debit card market

The imposed a “web of exclusionary agreements” that penalize merchants who use alternative payment processors, the Justice Department said.

September 24, 2024

Buying a home? Here’s what to watch out for with the new contracts.

New rules on real estate agent commissions require buyers to read the fine print carefully.

September 24, 2024

GM to recall 449,000 vehicles over brake fluid indicator problem

Recalled vehicles include recent models of the Cadillac Escalade, Chevy Silverado, Chevy Suburban, Chevy Tahoe, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon.

September 20, 2024
The General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant in Hamtramck, Mich.

GM electric vehicles can now use Tesla Superchargers

GM says it’s ready to start selling power adapters compatible with Tesla, more than a year after it announced plans to adopt the related charging standard.

September 18, 2024
Tesla charging stations in Austin.