I'm not so sure about getting your info from an American papers. They have to watch their bottom line and access to the politicians who make the news. Since your DH speaks fluent German, why not get him a subscription to Der Spiegel or freebie access. It's bit more in depth than Times magazine and definitely much better than most American papers I think. If you or he want more substance, you can get a subscription to Die Zeit. Typisch Deutch price (expensive) but well worth it.
Or go for BBC news. You should be able to get BBC World News. It's in British English so should have no problems understanding it.
Or if you understand French, Le Monde is another fantastic and well respected "rag"
Today's Washington Post is far cry from Watergate days with Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. I'm getting old... I was reminiscing just the other day when a store clerk said we didn't have to show our IDs for a senior discount
Came home and was listening to "What the World Needs Now", "Abraham, Martin and John", and Pete Segers "Where have all the flowers gone" on a lighter side of things "Georgie Girl" some Petula Clark, "The Way We Were"... I thought republican party was finished, history, with the scandal. But I guess its the dems who have decided to blink.