WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48390) on Jan. 14, 2026, entitled "Federal Reserve: Policy Issues in the 119th Congress" by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The responsibilities of the Federal Reserve (Fed) fall into four main categories: monetary policy, regulation of certain banks and other financial firms, provision and oversight of certain interbank payment systems, and len  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * GAO Reports $62.7 Billion in Financial Benefits in Fiscal Year 2025 The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released its fiscal year 2025 Performance and Accountability Report (https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-26-900644), highlighting $62.7 billion in financial benefits for the federal government. GAO also recorded 1,295 non-financial benefits, driving o  more