Morgan Sweeney

Morgan Sweeney is a staff writer covering Virginia and Maryland for The Center Square. Morgan was an active member of the journalism program as an undergraduate at Hillsdale College and previously…

Government
Trump hosts small business owners at White House, touting business-friendly policies

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump enumerated a number of policies he said have created a favorable environment for small business growth while speaking to small business owners at… Read More

May 5, 2026
Government
Executive order creates website for retirement accounts, matching federal contributions

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to expand access to “high-quality” retirement accounts to all Americans. The administration will launch a website called… Read More

May 1, 2026
Government
Lawmakers, administrator offer differing perspectives on proposed NASA budget

(The Center Square) – Republicans and Democrats came together in a rare moment of agreement on Capitol Hill Wednesday, saying NASA would not be able to carry out the Trump… Read More

April 23, 2026
Government
Pentagon commits to tripling Patriot missile production at $4 million per

(The Center Square) – Boeing is partnering with the Department of War to triple its production of seekers for Patriot missiles, according to a joint announcement Wednesday. The U.S. Read More

April 2, 2026
Politics
U.S. reopens Venezuelan embassy after seven-year closure

(The Center Square) – The U.S. officially reopened its embassy in Caracas on Monday for the first time after its ousting of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The U.S. shuttered… Read More

March 31, 2026