Politics Oct 03 WATCH: U.S. announces sweeping action against Chinese fentanyl supply chain producers By Fatima Hussein, Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Nation Sep 08 Tampa police body cam shows federal drug prosecutor offering business card in DUI arrest Body-camera video obtained by The Associated Press shows one of the nation's most prolific federal drug prosecutors offering police his business card in an apparent attempt to leverage his position to blunt the fallout from a Fourth of July crash… By Joshua Goodman, Jim Mustian, Associated Press
Health Jul 19 DEA official resigns amid reports of previous Big Pharma consulting work Louis Milione’s four years of consulting for Big Pharma preceded his 2021 return to the DEA to serve as Administrator Anne Milgram’s top deputy, renewing concerns in the agency and beyond about the revolving door between government and industry and… By Joshua Goodman, Jim Mustian, Associated Press
Politics Sep 10 WATCH: Barr announces results of DEA methamphetamine busts The initiative Barr discussed, dubbed "Operation Crystal Shield," was announced in cooperation with DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon in February. By Associated Press
Health Dec 12 Herbal drug kratom faces uncertain legal future, despite public outpouring Kratom, a leafy-green herbal supplement used by an estimated 3 to 5 million Americans, has inspired tens of thousands of responses in a public comment period over its possible controlled substance designation by the Drug Enforcement Agency. By Michelle Harven
Aug 11 U.S. government won’t reclassify marijuana, but allows more research By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Obama administration will keep marijuana on the list of the most dangerous drugs, despite growing popular support for legalization, but will allow more research into its possible medical benefits, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced Thursday. Continue reading
Oct 15 Federal agents launch nationwide crackdown on synthetic drugs By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press Federal drug agents have arrested more than 100 people across the country in the latest phase of a national crackdown on manufacturers and purveyors of synthetic drugs, the Drug Enforcement Administration said Thursday. Continue reading
May 28 DEA allows Kentucky farmers to sow hemp seeds By Dave Sloan After a week-long legal battle with the Drug Enforcement Agency, Kentucky farmers and researchers will be able to sow the first imported hemp seeds. Continue reading
Aug 01 Inside a Mexican Cartel: Drug Smuggling in the United States By Larisa Epatko In a series written for the Los Angeles Times, Richard Marosi reports on cocaine smugglers in Mexico's Sinaloa cartel as Drug Enforcement Administration agents set about tracking them. Continue reading
Oct 15 Watch California Grapples with Polices on Marjuana NewsHour contributor Jeffrey Kaye reports from Los Angeles on California's conflict between state and federal legislation when it comes to regulating medical marijuana facilities. Continue watching