| The latest news is that the Commission of Fine Arts — composed entirely of Trump appointees — voted Thursday to approve a commemorative U.S. gold coin featuring Trump on one side and an eagle on the other. The 24-karat gold coin would show Trump glaring and leaning with two clenched fists on a desk — similar to his photograph on display in the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. The Washington Post’s art critic said the coin design sends a clear and “chilling” message. New coin designs are supposed to also get approval from another group, the bipartisan Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. But it has refused to consider it, pointing out that it would break with democratic norms. “It’s wrong. It goes against American culture and the traditions that drive what we put on our coinage,” Michael Moran, a Republican recommended for the committee by then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), told Dan. That same group has also pushed back on a Treasury proposal to create a $1 coin featuring Trump, warning that any coin featuring a living president’s face would be illegal. Dan said that gives the commemorative coin a “clearer path, given the Treasury Department’s authority to produce such coins without seeking congressional authorization.” He added: “Trump officials this week sounded bullish on producing one featuring the president. But as with Trump’s other pet projects — such as his planned White House ballroom and his desired 250-foot arch — any act to produce a Trump-branded U.S. coin will almost certainly invite lawsuits.” | | | | What else to know Thanks to Dan for guiding us through a murky issue. You can follow him on X at @ddiamond and on Bluesky @ddiamond. And keep your questions coming: If you have questions about the news and other stories you’ve seen in The 7, send them here. We’ll find the right person to answer them for another weekend edition of The 7. Keep reading Each weekend, The 7 team shares our favorite recent Post stories with you.  | Hannah Jewell | My favorite story this week asks the question: Are boomers the real iPad babies? Older people are increasing their social media use, which could have worrying side effects. Do I personally relate to this story? I couldn’t possibly comment.  | Izin Akhabau | After someone stole money from Michael Coyne’s tip jar, customers at his coffee shop in Rhode Island rallied together and gave him far more money than he’d lost.  | Jamie Ross | I hate to be morbid on a weekend, but The Post’s Opinions desk shared a fascinating tool this week that calculates how much it costs to die in your area. Enter your Zip code here.  | John Taylor | The British evacuated Boston 250 years ago this week, packing troops and 1,100 loyalists onto 120 ships. It shocked the world, showed how Gen. George Washington had matured, and followed some classic blunders. | 
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