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
Pentagon eyes deeper cuts after 21,000 opt to resign

(The Center Square) – The Pentagon is working toward deeper cuts to its civilian workforce after about 21,000 civilian employees volunteered for a federal Deferred Resignation Program. The department wants… Read More

March 20, 2025
Government
Trump gives 1-month reprieve on tariffs to Mexico, Canada

(The Center Square) – Stocks sunk Thursday afternoon despite President Donald Trump’s decision to grant major exceptions to the 25% tariffs he put on Mexico and Canada earlier this week. … Read More

March 7, 2025
Government
Trump says tariffs on schedule as pause deadline nears

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump said Monday that his tariff plans for Mexico and Canada will move forward “on time” as the end of the 30-day pause on… Read More

February 25, 2025
World
Trump tells world to make products in America or pay tariffs

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump told world and business leaders Thursday to make products in America or prepare to pay tariffs.  Trump’s remarks came the same day as… Read More

January 24, 2025
Government
Trump’s Treasury pick Scott Bessent says ‘spending is out of control’

(The Center Square) – President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Treasury Department said federal spending is “out of control.” Scott Bessent, an investor and hedge fund manager, testified Thursday before the… Read More

January 17, 2025