American politician and businessman, U.S. representative for Illinois's 10th District since 2017
Treasury Secretary has unveiled a commemorative $1 coin bearing President Trump’s likeness for America’s 250th anniversary. The coin features a gold finish and a forward-facing Trump, prompting questions about living-person portraits on currency. Legal review and congressional oversight are centered on whether the design complies with federal law and existing coinage rules. The coin will be minted in Philadelphia this fall.
Progressive Abdul El‑Sayed has won the Democratic nomination for the open US Senate seat in Michigan, defeating establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens in a close contest. The result has handed a high-profile victory to the party’s left flank and will set up a November general election against Republican Mike Rogers for a seat critical to control of the Senate.