Category: Government Agencies

FAA to Investigate Airlines That Ignored Flight Cuts During Shutdown 26 Nov 2025
FAA to Investigate Airlines That Ignored Flight Cuts During Shutdown

The FAA is investigating airlines that ignored mandatory flight cuts during the record-long government shutdown, citing safety risks from understaffed air traffic control. Over 2,700 delays were recorded in one weekend alone.

Is the Federal Reserve a federal agency? 7 Mar 2023
Is the Federal Reserve a federal agency?

The Federal Reserve is not a federal agency, but an independent central bank created by Congress to serve as the nation’s monetary authority. It is responsible for setting monetary policy, supervising and regulating financial institutions, and providing financial services to the U.S. government and the public. The Federal Reserve is composed of the Board of Governors, 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks, and the Federal Open Market Committee. While the Federal Reserve is subject to oversight and audit by Congress, it is not a part of the federal government and does not receive appropriations from Congress. Instead, it is funded primarily through the profits from its operations and from fees assessed on member banks.