Treasury secretary says banknote would celebrate US’s 250th anniversary but Democrats vow to block move in Congress

Printing currency with a living person’s face on it is not currently authorized by U.S. law and must be approved by Congress.

No living person has appeared on our currency since 1866, when it became illegal.

Under federal law, only deceased people can appear on currency

America may soon see a USD 250 currency note with President Donald Trump's portrait. This move requires a new law from Congress. Officials are preparing designs for the note.…