Brett Rowland

Brett Rowland has worked as a reporter in newsrooms in Illinois and Wisconsin. He most recently served as news editor of the Northwest Herald in Crystal Lake, Illinois. He previously held the same…

Government
Trump plans to personally sign off on all trade deals

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump plans to oversee every trade deal his team makes, setting up challenges as the White House looks to make deals with scores of… Read More

April 16, 2025
Government
Trump proclaims ‘Liberation Day’ for American trade

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump has declared “Liberation Day” in America ahead of plans to announce reciprocal tariffs this afternoon. All three major U.S. markets were in the… Read More

April 2, 2025
Government
Trump announces 25% tariff on foreign automobiles as reciprocal tariffs loom

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump announced a permanent 25% tariff on automobiles made in other countries that will go into effect on April 2.  Trump made the announcement… Read More

March 27, 2025
Public Education
Trump’s Department of Education cuts won’t affect school credit yet, S&P says

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the federal Department of Education won’t lead to widespread financial problems for public schools across the country, according to a… Read More

March 25, 2025
Courts
Bondi charges three in attacks on Tesla property amid Musk cost-cutting

(The Center Square) – The nation’s top prosecutor announced federal charges against three people for their roles in attacks on Tesla property as the company’s CEO, Elon Musk, leads federal… Read More

March 21, 2025