The Washington Post focuses on news from the nation's capital, including national business, political issues, commerce, federal regulations and finance. There is also coverage of sports, entertainment, features, local and world news. Lead times vary.

Created for members of Congress, congressional staffers and those interested in the actions of the national legislature. Focuses on congressional activities and the key people involved in making laws and overseeing the federal government. Site offers a broad range of enterprising journalism about politics and policy.

ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. It covers a range of topics, such as government and politics, business, criminal justice, the environment, education, health care, immigration, and technology.

Written for members of and the people interested in the U.S. Congress. Reports on the interaction between Congress, the White House, lobbyists & the news media. Helps to explain the inner workings of Congress, the pressures confronting policy-makers and the various ways in which decisions are made. Features strong investigative reporting, profiles of lawmakers and aides, descriptions of the sociology and politics of Capitol Hill, book and restaurant reviews and coverage o Capitol Hill neighborhoods.

The Kansas City Star is a 80+ page daily, broadsheet newspaper that was founded in 1880 covering local, regional, national and international news. The Star produces a wide range of content, from investigative journalism and government accountability journalism to wall-to-wall coverage from its sports team.