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Story summary
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushes for increased Treasury oversight of the Federal Reserve, modeled on the Bank of England.
- The goal is to boost coordination and reform within the Fed, which has historically operated independently.
- Critics warn that greater oversight could invite political pressure and threaten financial stability.
- Meanwhile, Fed Governor Michelle Bowman oversees staff changes replacing long-serving personnel with industry insiders.
