The U.S. Mint began selling $1 Trump coins Wednesday. Why it matters: The Trump coin sits in a rare middle ground: The Mint is promoting it as a collectible, but under federal law, it has a face value of $1 and can be used as real money. Driving the news: The U.S. Mint says the Trump coins are now "in circulation, so check your pocket change." - The coins can be purchased in 25-coin rolls for $61 and 100-coin bags for $154.50. - The U.S. Mint's website says the coins have "circulating finishes but have never been placed into circulation. However, they may be still used as legal tender." The big picture: Trump's coin has raised legal questions over whether a sitting president can appear on U.S. money. Why the Trump coin is "legal…
The Kennedy Center began dismantling a large stick figure sculpture on its grounds today. The sculpture called “Blue” was created by artist Joel Shapiro and installed outside the center in 2019. A Kennedy Center spokesperson said in a statement to CNN that the venue requested the “deinstallation,” which the person described as “common practice.” It comes as President Donald Trump has worked to reshape the performing arts institution.
Her lawyer said she had been trying to get an image of the defendant. Prosecutors charged her with intimidation, as jury deliberations entered their fifth day.
Colorado Attorney General –and Democratic gubernatorial nominee– Phil Weiser joins Morning Joe to discuss mail-in voting and what he describes as the Trump administration’s attack on elections, after a whistleblower reported that the U.S. Postal Service is working to enforce President Trump’s plan to exert federal control over ballots.
A spokesperson for democrats on the House Oversight Committee tells MS NOW exclusively that committee lawyers met with individuals familiar with a USPS whistleblower report raising concerns about a new mail ballot system. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee, joins Alicia Menendez to share more details.
Data: Gallup ; Chart: Avery Lotz/Axios Americans' perceptions of government corruption have hit a 20-year high following President Trump's return to office, a new Gallup survey found. Why it matters: The results signal a deepening crisis of confidence in the federal government as trust in U.S. institutions already hovers near an all-time low. By the numbers: 89% of U.S. adults say government corruption is widespread, Gallup found . - That's a 10-point increase from last year and well above the 72%–79% range between 2010 and 2025. Democrats are driving most of the rise, jumping to 91% this year after sitting at 76% during the first year of Trump's term. - In 2024, when President Biden was still in office, 57% of Democrats said…
Anna Wintour put her full power and prestige behind a designer convicted of an antisemitic hate crime. Behind the scenes, influential New Yorkers revolted.
Apple has relabeled Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for U.S. users of its maps app, following competitor Google days after President Donald Trump ordered a new name for the body of water amid his escalating trade war with Canada
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling reacts over the weekend to reporting that Defense. Sec. Pete Hegseth is considering a run for President, which Hegseth is calling "100% false."
Democratic Senator Chris Coons of Delaware joins Morning Joe for a wide-ranging interview. Coons –the senior Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense– criticizes President Trump over the state of the Iran war and discusses concerns over the state of the U.S. military’s readiness after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned Monday amid tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
