Federal Reserve

Supreme Court Shields Powerful Federal Agency from Future Congressional Oversight

Supreme Court Shields Powerful Federal Agency from Future Congressional Oversight

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of maintaining the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) unique funding structure, shielding the powerful federal agency from congressional oversight. The Supreme Court's decision allows the CFPB to continue receiving funds directly from its parent agency, the Federal Reserve, without yearly congressional oversight,…
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Thomas Massie Introduces Bill to Abolish Federal Reserve

Thomas Massie Introduces Bill to Abolish Federal Reserve

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has just introduced a bill to eliminate the U.S. Federal Reserve. Since it was created more than 110 years ago, the Fed has operated as the nation’s central banking system. Massie's "Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act," H.R. 8421, abolishes the Board of Governors of the…
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Biden Admin: Digital Cash Is a ‘Key Duty’ of the Federal Reserve

Biden Admin: Digital Cash Is a ‘Key Duty’ of the Federal Reserve

Democrat President Joe Biden's administration has declared that the development of digital cash is a "key duty" of the U.S. Federal Reserve. The Fed and the Biden admin have been reassuring the public that they are not planning on introducing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the country. However,…
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