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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.

Cabinet / executive slice

Latest major federal events

Cabinet principal testifies on Hill2026-03-26 · contested · reputable_media

Oversight hearing; signals legislative–executive friction (illustrative).

Actors: Secretary of State (incumbent — update) (defended) · Senate Majority Leader (incumbent — update) (criticized)

FY defense policy directive issued2026-03-22 · confirmed · departmental

Executive branch policy guidance affecting DOD priorities (illustrative seed).

Actors: Secretary of Defense (incumbent — update) (implemented) · President (incumbent — update in operations DB) (signed)

Staff leadership change at White House2026-03-13 · speculative · reputable_media

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)