In 1913, Congress gave the Federal Reserve a clear and narrow mission: Safeguard the value of our money and support stable employment. More than a century later, the Fed has mutated into a sprawling political empire — so bloated that it spends $7 billion a year and employs almost 24,000 people ...

Advertisement: Fear has taken hold amid a crime crackdown that has raised ICE presence Published September 12, 2025 6:00AM (EDT) (ICE handout via Getty Images) Facebook X Reddit Email This story was originally published by The 19th. This story was originally reported by Chabeli Carrazana of ...