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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Vance could face 2028 challenge in addressing corruption
Vice President Vance’s role as President Trump’s chief defender poses a growing challenge as the administration faces mounting perceptions of inside dealing and corruption. Vance on Monday said the idea of Trump using the White House for personal enrichment was “laughable” and, d
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Zelensky, US allies bet on strike concessions to placate Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his powerful allies in Congress are seeking to use President Trump’s desire for Kyiv to stop targeting Russian diesel facilities to boost his support for Ukraine in other ways. Sen. Roger Wicker (Miss.), the top Republican on the Senate
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Why Republicans frustrated with Trump's policies continue to support the party
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Bloomberg politics columnist Ron Brownstein what motivates Republicans angry with the Trump administration to continue voting for the Republican party.
Last updated Oct 21, 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 Sep 1, 2026
▲ +0.1 from prior period
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average
336.298
Index 1982-1984=100 · as of Sep 1, 2026
▲ +2.17 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
3.75
% · as of Sep 1, 2026
▲ +0.12 from prior period
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Source: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (which does not endorse this site). Full economic dashboard →