The Washington Post (WP) is an American daily newspaper. It is the most widely circulated newspaper published in Washington, D.C., and was founded in 1877, making it the area’s oldest extant newspaper.
Located in the capital city of the United States, the newspaper has a particular emphasis on national politics, reporting on the workings of the White House, Congress, and other aspects of the U.S. government. Daily editions are printed for the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.