About National Journal Magazine


National Journal has provided “Insight for Insiders” since 1969 through nonpartisan reporting on the current political environment as well as emerging political and policy trends. With unmatched journalistic experience and access, our reporters provide foresight and insight to Washington’s corridors of influence on a weekly basis. National Journal delivers beneath-the-surface coverage not available anywhere else. Hand-delivered every Friday morning in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, National Journal is a trusted, respected, and dependable source among the most influential decision makers. Our team of acclaimed reporters sets the editorial bar in Washington.

National Journal covers a diverse range of issues—such as Congress, defense, lobbying, politics, health care, and national security—and profiles the people involved in shaping relevant policy.

Readers benefit from additional features found exclusively online:

Ad Spotlight: The archive of political issue and campaign ads from across the country—dating from 1998

Daybook: The customizable daily calendar of important events both on and off Capitol Hill

Earlybird: The popular early morning summary of the day’s top news stories, drawn from the morning papers, newswires, television reports, and more

Markup Reports: In the room perspective of key markup sessions, filed and archived by bill number

Poll Track: A database of results from every state and national poll

The Almanac of American Politics Online: An essential read for in-depth analysis and at-a-glance political facts with profiles on every member of Congress and governor

The Capital Source Online: An indispensable directory of key contacts and organizations in Washington