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Albuquerque Deploys National Guard to Combat Juvenile Crime and Drug Abuse

Albuquerque is deploying the National Guard to assist police in combating rising juvenile crime and drug abuse, particularly fentanyl, following a recent operation yielding 116 felony and 38 misdemeanor arrests; the Guard will secure crime scenes, freeing up police.

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Senate Republicans Face Pressure Over Trump's Canada Tariffs

The Senate votes on a resolution to overturn President Trump's declaration of a national emergency to impose tariffs on Canada, testing Republican loyalty as Democrats warn of economic damage and Republicans highlight fentanyl trafficking.

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Sharp Drop in US Overdose Deaths Challenges Trade Policy Rationale

A 24% decrease in US drug overdose deaths occurred between October 2023 and September 2024 (114,000 to 87,000), driven by increased naloxone access, altered consumption habits, and challenging previous justifications for related trade policies.

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CNN Documentary Examines Fentanyl Crisis, Showcases Innovative Treatments

CNN's Kate Bolduan's "Fentanyl in America: A Way Out," airing March 30th at 8pm ET/PT, examines the evolving opioid crisis through intimate interviews and on-the-ground reporting, focusing on innovative treatments and the challenges faced by those struggling with addiction.

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Daines' Beijing Meeting Seeks to Ease US-China Trade Tensions

Republican Senator Steve Daines met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Sunday, marking the first US political visit to China since Trump's 2017 inauguration, aiming to ease trade tensions as the US reviews China's compliance with a previous trade deal and considers further tariffs.

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Trump Extends Opioid Crisis Emergency Declaration Amidst Declining Death Rates and Budget Concerns

The Trump administration extended an emergency declaration concerning the opioid crisis until mid-June, citing declining drug overdose deaths, despite factually inaccurate claims by the president and concerns about potential budget cuts and staff reductions impacting treatment efforts.

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Surge in Deadly Carfentanil Seizures Underscores US Opioid Crisis

Authorities seized 30 pounds of carfentanil—a synthetic opioid 100 times stronger than fentanyl—in Nebraska, highlighting a surge in this highly lethal drug across the US, linked to Mexican cartels and resulting in a 720 percent increase in carfentanil-related deaths from summer 2023 to summer 2024.

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Mexico's Anti-Drug Efforts May Not Avert US Tariffs

Facing US tariffs, Mexico launched Operation Northern Border, seizing 24 tons of drugs and extraditing 29 cartel leaders in seven weeks; however, analysts doubt this will prevent the re-imposition of tariffs due to the undefined nature of US demands and the inherent difficulties of this approach.

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India's Growing Role in Illicit Fentanyl Trade Raises US-India Trade Tensions

A new US intelligence report highlights India's increasing role in the illicit fentanyl trade, supplying precursor chemicals to Mexican cartels, creating potential trade tensions with the US as President Trump uses tariffs to combat the opioid crisis; the report follows recent arrests of individuals...

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U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Plunge 26%

U.S. drug overdose deaths plummeted more than 26% from their peak in June 2023, saving approximately 30,000 lives annually, due to a combination of factors including increased naloxone availability, changes in the drug supply, and improved addiction services.

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US Senator Daines Seeks to Ease US-China Trade Tensions

US Senator Steve Daines arrived in Beijing on March 21, 2025, to discuss trade issues, fentanyl trafficking, and job security with Chinese officials, marking the first high-level political engagement since Donald Trump's return to the White House.

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Canada Intensifies Border Security with $1.3 Billion Investment

Increased border security measures following a $1.3 billion Canadian pledge involve 24/7 RCMP patrols, drone and helicopter surveillance, and enhanced cooperation with the U.S., addressing concerns about drug smuggling and illegal migration along the 800km Ontario-U.S. border.

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