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Amidst these policy debates, notable personnel changes have occurred within U.S. federal agencies. Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kouglier resigned, presenting an opportunity for President Trump to appoint her replacement. This shift could potentially alter the composition of the Federal Reserve Board, which currently has a balanced number of Democratic and Republican appointees. Trump’s desire to influence monetary policy, particularly interest rate decisions, makes this a particularly consequential vacancy.