If policymakers put empirical evidence ahead of ideology, the executive order is an opportunity to build on post-crisis improvements and address unintended consequences of reforms.
Even if the Financial Stability Oversight Council fixes flaws in its process for designating "systemically important" companies, that doesnt solve everything the council needs to achieve its mission.
The news is full of debate over a replacement for Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court, but the delays in filling seats on another important government panel the Federal Reserve Board should get more attention.