The POTUS Timeline
Presidential history, organized

A modern timeline of key presidential actions in American history

Explore important speeches, executive actions, legislation, scandals, crises, appointments, and historical turning points across U.S. presidencies.

What this site helps you do

Browse by event and date

Track major presidential developments in a structured historical sequence.

Move from event to president

Jump from a single timeline highlight to a full president profile and related entries.

Use references and context

Event pages are structured to support sources, summaries, and related historical context.

Featured Highlights

Important presidential moments selected for prominence on the timeline.

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The most recently published highlights on the site.

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April 18, 2026 Donald Trump

Nominates new Secretary of Defense

President Trump nominated a new Secretary of Defense to fill a vacancy at the Pentagon, sending the nomination to the Senate for confirmation hearings.

April 6, 2026 Donald Trump

Announces tariffs on imported electric vehicles from China

The administration announced new tariffs on certain electric vehicles and battery components imported from China, citing unfair trade practices and national-security concerns for the domestic auto and battery industries.

April 2, 2026 Donald Trump

Issues executive order tightening deportation priorities

President Trump signed an executive order clarifying and expanding federal immigration-enforcement priorities, directing agencies to prioritize removal of noncitizens with certain criminal convictions and to increase cooperation with state and local law enforcement.

Why this site exists

thepotustimeline.com is built to make presidential history easier to browse, compare, and understand by organizing major actions into a clear, searchable timeline.