The United States Mint is the Treasury bureau responsible for producing U.S. coinage and controlling bullion movements.
The Royal Mint is releasing 600,000 coins dated 2023 and 6.5 million dated 2026 featuring King Charles’s portrait. The capercaillie design appears on the reverse, as circulation expands amid strong demand. Queen Elizabeth II coins remain legal tender while the transition continues.
Trump’s White House modernization, including a 22,000-square-foot ballroom, faces legal scrutiny as the National Trust for Historic Preservation seeks a halt pending formal reviews. NCPC leadership shifts and ongoing construction prompt questions about approvals, timelines, and the project’s scope.
The U.S. Mint has launched a commemorative $1 coin bearing President Trumps portrait to mark the countrys 250th anniversary. The coins went on sale and into circulation this week, sold in rolls and bags at a steep premium to face value, and have drawn legal and political challenges because federal rules generally bar living people from appearing on currency.
A wave of higher borrowing costs is squeezing budgets as the AI buildout accelerates, with authorities signaling tighter policy ahead. Officials face pressure to balance growth and inflation, while bond markets push yields higher amid renewed funding needs.