WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10491) on April 10, 2026, by foreign affairs analyst Jared G. Tupuola. Here are excerpts: * * * Australia: Background and U.S. Relations Overview The Commonwealth of Australia is a close ally and partner of the United States, and the relationship is underpinned by the 1951 Australia-New Zealand-United States (ANZUS) Treaty. The two countries enjoy close trade, political, cul  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Mike Johnson Fundraising in Virginia While D.C. Republicans Try to Silence Virginians' Voices * DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin issued the following statement in response to Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson today fundraising in Virginia in opposition to the April 21st referendum - despite the fact that he has cheered on Donald Trump's unprecedented mid-d  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13200) on April 9, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte and international trade and finance specialist Here are excerpts: * * * Treasury's Exchange Stabilization Fund The Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF) is an emergency reserve fund of the Treasury Department created by Congress in 1934. The ESF has evolved from its original purpose of maintaining the fixed   more