After 238 years with our Constitution, does the original executive power structure remain the same today, and has it fluctuated throughout history?

By: Madison Shanfeld credits: Politico The longest Government shutdown in American history, being 43 days long, ended on November 12, 2025. While the idea and effects of the shutdown have been cycling through the news, it’s imperative we dissect the idea of government shutdowns, and how it has impacted the current political climate. What is a Government Shutdown A government shutdown is the temporary closure of government services and agencies due to lapses in congression

credits: Brown Daily Harold This article is a direct follow-up of my previous post, "Harvard vs Trump", which delves into the background and core details of the court disagreements between the elite university and the Trump Administration. The objective is to resume where the last article finished and reveal the court's decision, the possible effects on Universities and the Federal Government, what has happened since. Decision on Funding Freeze On September 3rd, 2025, Jud

credits: CNN Introduction In modern media, it is common to see ICE, depicted as this new formidable force, Los Angeles Times strapped with the newest guns, heavy vests, raiding in large groups; however, ICE, was created after the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks and passed in November of 2002. ICE was part of the Homeland Security Act, also known as the largest reorganization of the United States government since the creation of the Department of Defense. The Department of Homela

By: Madison Shanfeld photo credits: Financial Times Introduction Harvard University has cemented itself as one of the most prestigious...

By: Madison Shanfeld What is the SAVE Act? The SAVE Act, or the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, is a voting bill that some say...

Joe Frick Law By: Madison Shanfeld Recent events in the realm of American politics have highlighted the judicial branch. However, the...

By: Madison Shanfeld NBC INAUGRATION A new term has officially started. The oval office in Washington DC is no longer occupied by Joe...

By: Madison Shanfeld CNN The previous several articles have been focused on current events within politics. However, to get a better...

Intro In a close presidential election where the undecided voters hold the decision in their palms, the presidential and vice...

By: Madison Shanfeld This presidential election counts on the small population of undecided voters. So, The Political Pen has decided...

By: Madison Shanfeld The undecided population in the United States hold the utmost power in this neck and neck presidential election....

By Madison Shanfeld Photo by Josh Johnson/Unsplash In light of the imminent election, politics has been making a breakthrough into...