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US Politics

The Politicization of American Currency: A Dangerous Breach of Tradition

The U.S. Treasury Department plans to put President Donald Trump's signature on all new paper currency, breaking from tradition where only Treasury officials' signatures appear. This brazen politicization of our national symbols represents a dangerous erosion of institutional norms that should alarm every American who values democratic traditions.

US Politics

The Bisignano Mandate: Consolidating Power and Politicizing the Treasury

The U.S. Treasury has appointed Frank Bisignano, a former private sector CEO, to oversee the significant expansion of the Trump Accounts, a tax-advantaged savings program. This consolidation of power over a major government initiative in the hands of a political appointee, while retaining his other substantial roles, raises serious concerns about institutional integrity, accountability, and the long-term politicization of core financial services.