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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Microsoft set to invest $60M in Energy Department’s Genesis Mission
Microsoft is set to invest $60 million into the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Genesis Mission, which focuses on accelerating scientific discovery and technological leadership through artificial intelligence (AI). The company’s investment will put $40 million towards Azure cloud an
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends Iran war funding request at fiery hearing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a barrage of questions about the war with Iran from lawmakers on Tuesday, as the administration seeks more money for the escalating conflict.
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Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Senate testimony
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Sen. Patty Murray of Washington about the administration's Iran war objectives following the testimony of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Last updated Jul 22, 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
24180.419
Bil. of Chn. 2017 $ · as of Jan 1, 2026
▲ +124.67 from prior period
Federal Funds Effective Rate
3.63
% · as of Jun 1, 2026
no change from prior period
Last updated Jul 22, 2026.
Source: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (which does not endorse this site). Full economic dashboard →