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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Live updates: Hegseth eyes Driscoll replacement, Missouri asks to restore GOP-friendly congressional map
Missouri officials asked the Supreme Court on Friday to reinstate the Republican-friendly congressional map which adds one seat for the GOP. “A federal-election-administration disaster is unfolding in Missouri,” Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway’s (R) office wrote in it
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Trump's signs order allowing ranchers to kill wolves to protect herds
President Trump signed an executive order Friday directing the Interior Department to assess whether gray wolves should lose their endangered-species protections as part of his administration’s efforts to address livestock depletion and bring down domestic beef prices. The presid
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Trump administration to dig at triumphal arch site despite no final federal approvals
The Trump administration says it will break ground on a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., without final federal approval and despite an ongoing lawsuit.
Last updated Sep 5, 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
332.813
Index 1982-1984=100 · as of Jul 1, 2026
▲ +0.25 from prior period
Real Gross Domestic Product
24269.613
Bil. of Chn. 2017 $ · as of Apr 1, 2026
▲ +89.19 from prior period
Federal Funds Effective Rate
3.63
% · as of Aug 1, 2026
no change from prior period
Last updated Sep 5, 2026.
Source: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (which does not endorse this site). Full economic dashboard →