The Pulitzer Prize winners were announced Monday afternoon from Columbia University in New York, recognizing some of the most consequential journalism produced over the past year. Widely considered the top honor in American journalism, the Pulitzers reward standout reporting, commentary and storytelling across newsrooms large and small. This year’s awards arrive at a moment of heightened pressure on the press. Since the start of his second term in January 2025, President Donald Trump and his administration have taken steps that have complicated journalists’ ability to cover the government — restricting access to the White House and Pentagon, defunding public media and pursuing investigations into news outlets and individual reporters. Poynter is tracking these developments in our Press Freedom Watch . Below, you’ll find the full list of winners and finalists. We’re also digging into the winning work, spotting trends and highlighting the most notable stories.…