A living history of the American executive branch
The Presidential Archive
From the founding of the republic in 1789 to the present day, 47 individuals have served across 47 presidencies. Explore their lives and tenures — then see the presidency as it moves today, through federal news, congressional activity, and the economy.
Explore the archive The Presidency TodayUnderstanding the presidency
This archive is an independent, educational tool for exploring the U.S. presidency. Use the analytics below to understand the demographics and political eras of the office, browse the full archive of leaders, or follow the executive branch as it operates today.
Historical analytics
A data snapshot across all 47 presidencies.
| Party | Presidencies |
|---|---|
| Republican | 20 |
| Democrat | 17 |
| Democratic-Republican | 4 |
| Whig | 4 |
| Independent | 1 |
| Federalist | 1 |
| Age range | Presidents |
|---|---|
| 40–49 | 9 |
| 50–59 | 25 |
| 60–69 | 10 |
| 70+ | 3 |
Latest from the executive branch
Recent federal and political news, refreshed daily.
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Trump slashes Medicare drug subsidies, cutting against affordability message
The end of a subsidy program that helped keep costs down for Medicare drug coverage could leave millions of seniors with higher monthly costs, a move that undermines the Trump administration's message of cutting drug costs. President Trump often touts his push for access to cheap
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Trump says he's cancelling Iran strikes, deal pending
Trump said Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked the U.S. "to hold off any attack" on Iran because "the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to."
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Democrats slam Trump admin after DOJ drops Reflecting Pool vandalism case
Democrats are reacting to the Justice Department’s move to drop its Reflecting Pool vandalism case against a former Olympian David Hearn, saying the move validated their longstanding criticism that the administration is weaponizing the Justice Department. The Justice Department o
Last updated Aug 2, 2026.
Sources: White House, NPR, PBS NewsHour, The Hill. See more on The Presidency Today →
The economy today
Key indicators a presidency is judged on, refreshed daily.
Unemployment Rate
4.2
% · as of Jun 1, 2026
▼ -0.1 from prior period
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average
332.568
Index 1982-1984=100 · as of Jun 1, 2026
▼ -1.41 from prior period
Real Gross Domestic Product
24270.599
Bil. of Chn. 2017 $ · as of Apr 1, 2026
▲ +90.18 from prior period
Federal Funds Effective Rate
3.63
% · as of Jun 1, 2026
no change from prior period
Last updated Aug 2, 2026.
Source: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (which does not endorse this site). Full economic dashboard →