The Presidency Today
The presidency is not only history — it operates every day. This dashboard aggregates public data on the executive branch: nominations and laws before Congress, the economy the administration is judged on, and the latest federal news. Data is refreshed daily and baked into this page; nothing is fetched from your browser.
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Presidential nominations
Nominations sent to the U.S. Senate in the 119th Congress — a core Article II power of the president.
| Nomination | Nominee / description | Organization | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| PN1255 | Michael Rigas, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a term expiring January 20, 2031. (Reappointment) | Export-Import Bank of the United States | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Oct 1, 2026 |
| PN1180 | David Slade, of Florida, to be First Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a term expiring January 20, 2029, vice Judith DelZoppo Pryor, resigned. | Export-Import Bank of the United States | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Oct 1, 2026 |
| PN1273 | Jeremy Wiggins, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, vice Francis Brooke, resigned. | Department of the Treasury | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Oct 1, 2026 |
| PN1273 | Matthew Jones, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, vice Francis Cassidy, resigned. | Department of Housing and Urban Development | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Oct 1, 2026 |
| PN1420 | Marine Corps | Marine Corps | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Sep 30, 2026 |
| PN963 | Nicole Saphier, of New Jersey, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service, subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations, and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service for a ter | Public Health Service | Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 962. Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate. Sep 30, 2026 |
| PN1022 | Douglas Holder, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Bulgaria. | Department of State | Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. Sep 30, 2026 |
| PN730 | Jeffrey Kaufmann, of Iowa, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, vice Chester John Culver. | Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation | Committee requested information was received. Sep 30, 2026 |
| PN961 | Douglas Ralph, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the National Mediation Board for a term expiring July 1, 2028, vice Deirdre Hamilton, term expired. | National Mediation Board | Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 961. Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate. Sep 30, 2026 |
| PN1129 | Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor, vice Lori Chavez-DeRemer, resigned. | Department of Labor | Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 41. Record Vote Number: 256. Sep 30, 2026 |
| PN1095 | Air Force | Air Force | Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. Sep 30, 2026 |
| PN1255 | Marc Dillard, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Madagascar, and to serve concurrent | Department of State | Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. Sep 30, 2026 |
| PN1180 | Timothy Westlake, of Wisconsin, to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, Department of Health and Human Services, vice Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, resigned. | Department of Health and Human Services | Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 963. Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate. Sep 30, 2026 |
| PN1255 | Justin Bytheway, of Utah, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Tonga. | Department of State | Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. Sep 30, 2026 |
| PN1201 | Joshua Harris, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Malaysia. | Department of State | Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. Sep 30, 2026 |
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Source: Congress.gov (U.S. Government work, public domain).
Recently enacted laws
Bills the president has signed into law in the 119th Congress.
| Bill | Title | Latest action |
|---|---|---|
| S 2403 | Retire through Ownership Act | Became Public Law No. 119-124. Oct 15, 2026 |
| S 283 | Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act | Became Public Law No. 119-123. Oct 15, 2026 |
| S 240 | Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025 | Became Public Law No. 119-122. Oct 15, 2026 |
| S 195 | American Music Tourism Act of 2025 | Became Public Law No. 119-121. Oct 9, 2026 |
| HR 5345 | Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act | Became Public Law No. 119-119. Oct 7, 2026 |
| S 766 | Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025 | Became Public Law No. 119-120. Oct 7, 2026 |
| S 2398 | Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act | Became Public Law No. 119-118. Sep 30, 2026 |
| S 790 | A bill to redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center". | Became Public Law No. 119-117. Sep 25, 2026 |
| S 759 | Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act | Became Public Law No. 119-116. Sep 25, 2026 |
| S 603 | A bill to designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes. | Became Public Law No. 119-115. Sep 25, 2026 |
| S 550 | A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. | Became Public Law No. 119-114. Sep 25, 2026 |
| HR 7250 | To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000. | Became Public Law No. 119-113. Sep 25, 2026 |
| HR 3657 | Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act | Became Public Law No. 119-112. Sep 25, 2026 |
| S 723 | Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025 | Became Public Law No. 119-88. May 4, 2026 |
| HR 5366 | Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act | Became Public Law No. 119-108. Sep 11, 2026 |
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Source: Congress.gov.
The economy today
Key macroeconomic indicators a presidency is measured against.
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
| Indicator | Latest value | Units | Frequency | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2 | % | M | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average | 336.298 | Index 1982-1984=100 | M | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Real Gross Domestic Product | 24408.011 | Bil. of Chn. 2017 $ | Q | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Federal Funds Effective Rate | 3.75 | % | M | Sep 1, 2026 |
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Source: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. FRED does not endorse this site or its analysis.
Latest executive-branch news
Recent federal and political coverage from open news feeds.
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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.
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Trump to campaign for Sen. Darline Graham despite disagreement on Russia sanctions
President Trump is expected to campaign with Sen. Darline Graham on Wednesday even as the two are not in agreement on how to best pressure Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
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Some on DOJ's 20,000 "likely" noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-born
Election officials in Los Angeles County say their preliminary analysis of the federal government's list of 20,000 "likely" noncitizens registered to vote in California shows the list is "unreliable."
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Trump says Pentagon will invest $1.5 billion into North Carolina chip production
President Trump on Tuesday announced a $1.5 billion dollar investment from the Pentagon to expand semiconductor production in North Carolina, as the administration pushes to reshore manufacturing to the U.S. “The Department of War will be investing $1.5 billion dollars to produce
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Trump snaps at White House reporter: 'Are you a sick person?'
President Trump snapped at a reporter in the Oval Office on Tuesday, telling him to be “quiet.” As the president took questions from journalists in the Oval Office earlier Tuesday, one reporter appeared to begin asking about changes to East Potomac Park that include a new golf co
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How the Kansas Senate race became surprisingly competitive
At a rally in Kansas on Monday, President Trump looked to boost Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in his reelection bid. Marshall faces a surprisingly close race with his Democratic challenger, Pastor Adam Hamilton. William Brangham discusses the Senate race with Jared Cerullo of PB
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Sources: White House (Presidential Actions), NPR Politics, PBS NewsHour Politics, The Hill. Headlines link to the original publisher.