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The US Mint has released a $1 coin bearing President Trump's portrait for the first time in nearly a century, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of independence. The coin is legal tender but sells at a premium, drawing criticism from lawmakers who cite a federal law restricting living figures on currency.
This weekend, Washington, DC, will host its first IndyCar race, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a 147-lap event championed by President Donald Trump to mark America's 250th anniversary. The event is touted as 'unlike any other race' but faces criticism over disruptions to city life and Trump's ties to the primary sponsor.
The United States is marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence amid political turmoil, with two rival organizations—Freedom 250 and America250—vying for control of the festivities and President Donald Trump's role dominating the discourse. The celebrations, including a UFC event on the White House lawn coinciding with Trump's birthday, have sparked criticism over transparency, funding, and partisanship, leading to artist withdrawals and some states boycotting.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the government is preparing to print a new $250 banknote featuring President Donald Trump. The move requires Congress to amend a century-old law banning living figures on currency.
Workers are assembling a UFC octagon on the White House South Lawn for a June 14 event marking the U.S. 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday. The setup includes a 5,000-seat arena, large screens, and a marching band area, with up to 85,000 free tickets to be distributed. The fight card features two championship bouts, though fans have criticized it as underwhelming.
President Donald Trump's image will appear on a limited edition US passport for the 250th anniversary of independence. The passport is one of several efforts by the Trump administration to place his personal mark on national symbols, including coins and public buildings.
