• Support for Ukraine aid softens in U.S. public, poll says

    Support for Ukraine aid softens in U.S. public, poll says

    Feb 15, 2023 05:47 PM EST

    ... the resources to deal with the ramifications of migrants crossing into the U.S. at the southern border, a rise in drug overdoses caused by fentanyl and other lab-produced synthetic opioids, and a homelessness crisis in his state. WATCH: Western nations accelerate air defense to Ukraine as Russia launches ...

  • Read Biden's full 2023 State of the Union remarks

    Read Biden's full 2023 State of the Union remarks

    Feb 08, 2023 02:16 PM EST

    ... working to end stigma and change laws. He told us he wants to “start the journey towards America’s recovery.” Doug, we’re with you. Fentanyl is killing more than 70,000 Americans a year. Let’s launch a major surge to stop fentanyl production, sale, and trafficking, with more ...

  • WATCH: President Joe Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address

    WATCH: President Joe Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address

    Feb 03, 2023 08:29 PM EST

    ... cancer research, address housing needs and suicide among veterans, boost access to mental health care, and move to further crack down on deadly trafficking in fentanyl. In fiery refrains, Biden said the phrase “finish the job” 13 times, challenging lawmakers to complete the work of his administration on capping insulin ...

  • Texas Rep. Chip Roy on the agenda of the GOP's House majority

    Texas Rep. Chip Roy on the agenda of the GOP's House majority

    Feb 02, 2023 11:35 PM EST

    Rep. Chip Roy: Yes. Border Patrol agents are overwhelmed. You don't know what's coming in between the ports of entry. What I do know is that fentanyl is pouring into our schools in our communities and is the number one killer for people 18 to age 45. The ...

  • Mexico's former anti-narcotics chief on trial in U.S., accused of protecting cartels

    Mexico's former anti-narcotics chief on trial in U.S., accused of protecting cartels

    Jan 23, 2023 11:30 PM EST

    ... of Ovidio Guzman, Joaquin Guzman's son. They have really warlike weapons that come from the United States. And then you have the ascent of fentanyl as the drug of choice now for the cartels and the way that drug is affecting the United States. I think the combination of ...

  • Mayors from across the U.S. gather to discuss issues affecting their communities

    Mayors from across the U.S. gather to discuss issues affecting their communities

    Jan 18, 2023 11:35 PM EST

    ... now we're dealing with the consequences and the after-effects. So our residents are dealing with the challenges of mental health, the challenges of fentanyl and opioids in our communities. And you know what? Mayors and localities can't do it by themselves. And so we're asking just ...

  • Drug trafficking trial begins for Mexico’s former top security official in charge of fighting cartels

    Drug trafficking trial begins for Mexico’s former top security official in charge of fighting cartels

    Jan 17, 2023 08:29 PM EST

    The trial begins just days after U.S. President Joe Biden met with López Obrador in Mexico City. The two governments pledged continued cooperation against the drug cartels, especially against the scourge of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, which contributed to more than 107,000 drug overdose deaths in the U ...

  • Ex-GOP candidate arrested in shootings at Democratic lawmakers' homes

    Ex-GOP candidate arrested in shootings at Democratic lawmakers' homes

    Jan 17, 2023 03:13 PM EST

    ... lawmaker's neighborhood.The driver, identified Monday night as Jose Trujillo, was arrested on an outstanding warrant, leading to the discovery of more than 800 fentanyl pills and two firearms in the car, police said. A criminal complaint outlining the exact charges against the former political candidate was expected to ...

  • Biden meets with Mexican president as U.S. shifts southern border policy

    Biden meets with Mexican president as U.S. shifts southern border policy

    Jan 09, 2023 11:45 PM EST

    ... meetings? Laura Barrón-López: So, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan today said that the three biggest issues are going to be about cracking down on fentanyl trafficking, trade, supply chains. And then that third one is migration and migration enforcement. And, recently, Mexico said that they would take some 30 ...

  • Hiring slows in December as worker shortage still presents challenges

    Hiring slows in December as worker shortage still presents challenges

    Jan 06, 2023 11:40 PM EST

    ... explanation? Julia Pollak: The rates of crime, incarceration, which are barriers to employment. Another is the increase in the use of drugs like opioids and fentanyl, which are also keeping people out of work. Paul Solman: And the plateauing of women? Not happening in Europe or Canada. Julia Pollak: Mostly ...