The Treasury Department has sought to reassure the public after First Republic Bank, the second-largest bank failure in US history, was seized by the FDIC and acquired by JPMorgan Chase. Financial expert Jill Schlesinger discussed the lessons from the failure of First Republic and Silicon Valley Bank, noting that the banking system remains sound and resilient, but consumers should review their accounts and make sure they are properly insured. The failure of these two banks has highlighted the importance of financial stability and the need for consumers to be aware of the risks associated with banking.