GOP Senator Says Congress Has Bigger Priorities Than Fed Renovations

MLN — 12 JAN 2026: A Republican senator said lawmakers should focus on broader national challenges rather than spending time scrutinizing renovation costs tied to Federal Reserve facilities, calling the issue a lower priority compared with economic and security concerns.

The comments came as some Republicans have raised questions about spending linked to Federal Reserve buildings, prompting internal debate within the party over oversight and political strategy.

The senator suggested the issue risks distracting from more pressing matters facing the country.

The remarks reflect divisions among GOP lawmakers, with some pushing aggressive scrutiny of the central bank while others argue attention should remain on inflation, economic stability and fiscal policy.

The discussion adds to ongoing tension between Congress and the Federal Reserve as lawmakers weigh how much pressure to apply to the central bank moving forward.