The Treasury Department is preparing a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump’s portrait, pending congressional approval. The bill would be the first U.S. currency to depict a living person in over 150 years as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
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Bo French narrowly defeats incumbent Jim Wright in the Texas Railroad Commissioner Republican runoff, signaling a shift toward far-right politics in the state's key oil and gas regulatory body. French will face Democrat Jon Rosenthal in November.
Byron Allen's comedy series "Comics Unleashed" takes over CBS's late-night slot following the end of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert." Allen, a media mogul and former stand-up comic, leases the hour and plans to expand his media empire through this new opportunity.
SpaceX files for an IPO without specifying fundraising goals, revealing financials and plans across space, satellite internet, and AI sectors.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing to strengthen ties, sign multiple agreements, and discuss global conflicts. Energy cooperation and the Ukraine war were key topics, with no breakthrough on a major gas pipeline deal.
Barney Frank, a Massachusetts congressman who co-authored the Dodd-Frank financial reform law and was a pioneering openly gay politician, has died at 86. He served 32 years in Congress and was known for his sharp wit and advocacy on banking and civil rights.
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agree on modest trade deals and a new framework for cooperation, but experts see few immediate breakthroughs. Key issues like Taiwan and Iran remain unresolved as both sides prepare for Xi’s visit to Washington.
Long Island Rail Road workers strike halts service, disrupting commutes for 250,000 riders. Officials urge remote work and have launched shuttle buses to ease travel.