US Federal power overview
Formal power derives from positions (weights), not from AI or X. Influence and conflict indices are modelled from events and consequences with confidence tags.
Stability
73.5
Exec. cohesion
62
Cabinet
70
Leg. alignment
44
Conflict temp.
3.9
Narrative pressure
52
Evolution v2: aggregates from active actors; trends from last snapshots + current; consequences template-backed.
AI overview (cached)
U.S. Government Power Dynamics as of April 2026
Overall power stability is moderate at 73.5, with executive cohesion at 62 and cabinet stability at 70, indicating a relatively stable executive branch.
Power centers
- President of the United States
- Secretary of Defense
Conflict lines
- Legislative-executive friction indicated by recent congressional testimony
- Chief of Staff turnover affecting internal dynamics
The executive branch maintains stability, but emerging conflicts with the legislature and internal staff changes could impact future governance.
Top formal power
From position weights (truth layer)
Top political influence
Modelled (events + roles), not formal rank
Most contested
Conflict index from opposing / removal signals
Cabinet / executive slice
Latest major federal events
Oversight hearing; signals legislative–executive friction (illustrative).
Actors: Secretary of State (incumbent — update) (defended) · Senate Majority Leader (incumbent — update) (criticized)
Executive branch policy guidance affecting DOD priorities (illustrative seed).
Actors: Secretary of Defense (incumbent — update) (implemented) · President (incumbent — update in operations DB) (signed)
Chief of staff turnover narrative (illustrative seed — verify in production).
Actors: White House Chief of Staff (incumbent — update) (removed) · President (incumbent — update in operations DB) (initiated)