The series focuses on the inner life of the administration of the President of the United States. For the most part, it is not about conspiracies and political intrigues, but about daily routines—lawmaking, working with Congress, the government, and other organizations and institutions; about political wrangling, diplomatic work, and relations with the press. The main characters are the administration staff: the Chief of Staff, his aides, presidential advisers, and the Press Secretary. The President himself often remains somewhat apart from the main action, appearing only at the most important moments. The series is filled with brilliant, witty dialogues, serious, timely issues, and a subtle desire to make this world a little better.