• Mexico's president says she may impose tariffs to retaliate against any Trump tariffs

    Mexico's president says she may impose tariffs to retaliate against any Trump tariffs

    Nov 26, 2024 06:26 PM EDT

    ... United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders,” he wrote. He said the new tariffs would remain in place “until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!” “Both Mexico and Canada have the absolute right and power to easily solve this ...

  • What does Trump's latest tariff plan mean for the U.S.?

    What does Trump's latest tariff plan mean for the U.S.?

    Nov 26, 2024 06:09 PM EDT

    ... from China, as one of his first executive orders. He said the new tariffs would remain in place "until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!" The president-elect asserts that tariffs — basically import taxes — will create more factory jobs ...

  • The future of U.S.-China relations after Biden’s final meeting with Xi

    The future of U.S.-China relations after Biden’s final meeting with Xi

    Nov 16, 2024 10:40 PM EDT

    ... of their efforts to try and manage the competition between the U.S. and China, including increasing military to military communications and working together on fentanyl, AI and climate. But William, as you know, the top of the agenda for all of these summits are always where China and the ...

  • Biden and Xi to meet in Peru as U.S.-China relations tested again by Trump's return

    Biden and Xi to meet in Peru as U.S.-China relations tested again by Trump's return

    Nov 13, 2024 07:19 PM EDT

    ... for his part, is expected in the meeting with Xi to focus on efforts to stem the flow of Chinese-manufactured chemicals used to make fentanyl, concerns about Beijing's indirect support for Russia's war in Ukraine, cybersecurity concerns and the importance of maintaining military-to-military communications. Saturday ...

  • Overdose deaths down in U.S., providing experts hope for ongoing decline

    Overdose deaths down in U.S., providing experts hope for ongoing decline

    Nov 13, 2024 06:43 PM EDT

    ... on naloxone and other measures. Some experts have wondered about changes in the drug supply. Xylazine, a sedative, has been increasingly detected in illegally manufactured fentanyl, and experts are sorting out exactly how it's affecting overdoses. In the latest CDC data, overdose death reports are down in 45 states ...

  • WATCH: Biden and Xi will meet face-to-face during conference in Peru, White House says

    WATCH: Biden and Xi will meet face-to-face during conference in Peru, White House says

    Nov 13, 2024 06:26 PM EDT

    ... for his part, is expected in the meeting with Xi to focus on efforts to stem the flow of Chinese-manufactured chemicals used to make fentanyl, concerns about Beijing's indirect support for Russia's war in Ukraine, cybersecurity concerns and the importance of maintaining military-to-military communications. Saturday ...

  • Republican David McCormick flips pivotal Pennsylvania Senate seat, ousts Bob Casey

    Republican David McCormick flips pivotal Pennsylvania Senate seat, ousts Bob Casey

    Nov 07, 2024 09:44 PM EDT

    ... war. On the border, he backed Trump’s pledge to carry out a mass deportation of immigrants in the country without permission — prioritizing people with criminal records — and vowed to press for U.S. military action in Mexico to target fentanyl trafficking networks, a controversial idea that originated with Trump.

  • Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments

    Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments

    Nov 06, 2024 02:31 PM EDT

    ... A measure approved Tuesday makes shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders again and increasing penalties for some drug charges, including those involving the synthetic opioid fentanyl. It also gives judges the authority to order people with multiple drug charges to get treatment. The measure partly rolls back a law passed ...

  • Trump suggests he'll use the military on 'the enemy from within' the U.S. if he's reelected

    Trump suggests he'll use the military on 'the enemy from within' the U.S. if he's reelected

    Oct 13, 2024 10:58 PM EDT

    ... that border. He is also pledging to “declare war” on cartels and deploy the Navy in a blockade that would board and inspect ships for fentanyl. Trump also has said he will use the National Guard and possibly the military as part of the operation to deport millions of immigrants ...

  • Fact-checking the VP debate between Vance and Walz on abortion, immigration and Iran

    Fact-checking the VP debate between Vance and Walz on abortion, immigration and Iran

    Oct 02, 2024 04:24 PM EDT

    Illicit fentanyl seizures have been rising for years and reached record highs under Biden’s administration. In fiscal year 2015, for example, U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 70 pounds of fentanyl. As of August 2024, agents have seized more than 19,000 pounds of fentanyl in fiscal year ...