The Washington Post is a prominent American daily newspaper headquartered in Washington, D.C. It serves as a vital source of news for the capital region and is widely recognized as a newspaper of record within the United States, reflecting its significant influence on national discourse.
In recent years, the publication has navigated the shifting landscape of media consumption. While it maintained a substantial subscriber base of 2.5 million digital subscribers in 2023, the industry-wide decline in physical media was highlighted in 2025 when its print circulation fell below 100,000 for the first time in over five decades.