The curtain fell quietly on a 232-year tradition as the U.S. Mint struck the last penny in Philadelphia. This ended one of the longest runs in American history.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the Senate to end the filibuster, warning another shutdown could be triggered by similar delay tactics in January.
European Union leaders are meeting on Nov. 24 for discussions on Ukraine amid the United States’ proposal for peace in the country, which emerged last week.