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The Harriet Tubman $20 bill redesign is officially on hold, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirming they’re “not at present” moving forward—despite the plan’s decade-long history since 2016. Originally slated for 2020, the project has faced repeated delays, while a controversial $250 bill featuring President Trump appears to be advancing faster, sparking debate over priorities and political symbolism. The Treasury says updating existing bills takes years, while a new denomination requires congressional approval—a move that’s especially puzzling given Trump’s past criticism of the Tubman bill as “political correctness.” With no official explanation for the pause and no clarity on the $250 bill’s timeline, the public watches closely as this complex, politically charged story unfolds.

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