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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Watch live: Trump honors Hispanic Heritage Month as midterms loom
President Trump on Wednesday will host a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the White House, as both the GOP and Democrats seek to appeal to Hispanic voters with the midterms just over a month away. Democrats have shown signs of making gains with the voting bloc in key battle
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Trump officials changed forms for overseas voters amid a GOP push to restrict voting
The Pentagon made last-minute changes to forms that many overseas U.S. citizens use for absentee voting, removing a category of citizens that Republicans have been pushing to block from voting.
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Live updates: Senate sets up key votes on data centers, stocks; trade court hears Trump tariffs case
The Senate on Wednesday is expected to put lawmakers on record on bills that ban new stock trades by lawmakers and address the growth of data centers. It's part of an effort by Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to throw a political lifeline to embattled Republican incumb
Last updated Sep 30, 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
4.1
% · as of Aug 1, 2026
no change from prior period
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average
334.131
Index 1982-1984=100 · as of Aug 1, 2026
▲ +1.32 from prior period
Real Gross Domestic Product
24408.011
Bil. of Chn. 2017 $ · as of Apr 1, 2026
▲ +133.63 from prior period
Federal Funds Effective Rate
3.63
% · as of Aug 1, 2026
no change from prior period
Last updated Sep 30, 2026.
Source: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (which does not endorse this site). Full economic dashboard →