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 lender of last resort. This report summarizes issues  more PR

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 operational improvements across federal programs in more PR