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 |
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| PN12 | Abigail Slater, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice Jonathan Kanter, resigned. | Department of Justice | Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 78 - 19. Record Vote Number: 115. Mar 11, 2025 |
| PN12 | Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Deputy Attorney General, vice Lisa O. Monaco, resigned. | Department of Justice | Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 105. Mar 5, 2025 |
| PN60 | Joyce Meyer, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs, vice Jed David Kolko, resigned. | Department of Commerce | Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 655. Dec 18, 2025 |
| PN141 | Stephen Carmel, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Maritime Administration, vice Ann Claire Phillips, resigned. | Department of Transportation | Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 655. Dec 18, 2025 |
| PN345 | Michael Graham, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term expiring December 31, 2030. (Reappointment) | National Transportation Safety Board | Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate. Jan 3, 2026 |
| PN26 | Ethan Klein, of New Jersey, to be an Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, vice Michael J.K. Kratsios. | Executive Office of the President | Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 655. Dec 18, 2025 |
| PN499 | Robert Harvey, of Florida, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2029, vice Carl Whitney Bentzel, term expired. | Federal Maritime Commission | Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate. Jan 3, 2026 |
| PN462 | Timothy Petty, of Indiana, to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, vice Jainey Kumar Bavishi, resigned. | Department of Commerce | Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 655. Dec 18, 2025 |
| PN499 | Laura DiBella, of Florida, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2028, vice L. E. Sola, term expired. | Federal Maritime Commission | Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 655. Dec 18, 2025 |
| PN499 | Steven Haines, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce, vice Grant T. Harris, resigned. | Department of Commerce | Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate. Jan 3, 2026 |
| PN650 | Jared Isaacman, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, vice Bill Nelson, resigned. | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 30. Record Vote Number: 650. Dec 17, 2025 |
| PN12 | James O'Neill, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services, vice Andrea Joan Palm, resigned. | Department of Health and Human Services | Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 43. Record Vote Number: 293. Jun 5, 2025 |
| PN13 | Penny Schwinn, of Tennessee, to be Deputy Secretary of Education, vice Cynthia Minette Marten, resigned. | Department of Education | Received message of withdrawal of nomination from the President. Sep 3, 2025 |
| PN26 | Joseph Edlow, of Maryland, to be Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, vice Ur Mendoza Jaddou, resigned. | Department of Homeland Security | Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 390. Jul 15, 2025 |
| PN25 | Daniel Aronowitz, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor, vice Lisa M. Gomez, resigned. | Department of Labor | Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 526. Sep 18, 2025 |
Last updated Sep 5, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HR 6500 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | Became Public Law No. 119-103. Sep 2, 2026 |
| SJRES 80 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision". | Became Public Law No. 119-47. Dec 5, 2025 |
| S 98 | Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025 | Became Public Law No. 119-89. May 11, 2026 |
| S 1003 | Lulu’s Law | Became Public Law No. 119-100. Jun 26, 2026 |
| S 3971 | Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act | Became Public Law No. 119-83. Apr 13, 2026 |
| S 5 | Laken Riley Act | Became Public Law No. 119-1. Jan 29, 2025 |
| HR 6644 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act | Became Public Law No. 119-101. Jul 11, 2026 |
| S 2 | Secure America Act | Became Public Law No. 119-98. Jun 10, 2026 |
| S 629 | Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025 | Became Public Law No. 119-102. Jul 12, 2026 |
| S 254 | ARTIST Act | Became Public Law No. 119-99. Jun 12, 2026 |
| S 2393 | Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act | Became Public Law No. 119-97. Jun 9, 2026 |
| HR 3490 | Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025 | Became Public Law No. 119-96. Jun 9, 2026 |
| HR 7147 | Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. | Became Public Law No. 119-86. Apr 30, 2026 |
| S 4530 | A bill to amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize an increase of the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police. | Became Public Law No. 119-95. May 29, 2026 |
| HR 3497 | Medal of Sacrifice Act | Became Public Law No. 119-94. May 28, 2026 |
Last updated Sep 5, 2026.
Source: Congress.gov.
The economy today
Key macroeconomic indicators a presidency is measured against.
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
| Indicator | Latest value | Units | Frequency | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1 | % | M | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average | 332.813 | Index 1982-1984=100 | M | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Real Gross Domestic Product | 24269.613 | Bil. of Chn. 2017 $ | Q | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Federal Funds Effective Rate | 3.63 | % | M | Aug 1, 2026 |
Last updated Sep 5, 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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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.
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Week in Politics: Trump's face on the coin; reshaping the capital; the midterms
President Trump is the first living president to have his face on a coin. He's also reshaping Washington in his image, and working to influence midterm elections.
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Hegseth’s pick faces competition in search for new Army secretary
Sean Parnell, the Pentagon spokesman and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s top choice for the next Army secretary, is among at least four candidates being considered for the role, sources familiar with the process told The Hill this week. The field also includes at least two curre
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Voters are fed up with data centers. Both parties are trying to cash in for midterms
Democrats and Republicans have found common ground in this campaign season. Both parties have poured millions into ads attacking data centers as the public continues to protest the AI facilities.
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Flock cameras draw opposition from across the political spectrum
As political races heat up heading into the midterms, candidates from both parties are increasingly joining the fray to voice concerns over Flock surveillance cameras.
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Watchdog issues scathing report on Trump's former labor secretary
Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer allegedly fostered a “toxic, intimidating and humiliating” workplace when she led the department, a scathing watchdog report released Thursday found. An investigation by the Labor Department’s Office of Inspector General said Chavez-DeRe
Last updated Sep 5, 2026.
Sources: White House (Presidential Actions), NPR Politics, PBS NewsHour Politics, The Hill. Headlines link to the original publisher.