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Mexico Rejects Potential US Military Intervention Against Drug Cartels
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected a potential US military intervention against drug cartels, responding to comments from the US Ambassador nominee who didn't rule out unilateral action to protect US citizens; this follows the US designating several Mexican cartels as terrorist organizatio...
Mexico Rejects Potential US Military Intervention Against Drug Cartels
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected a potential US military intervention against drug cartels, responding to comments from the US Ambassador nominee who didn't rule out unilateral action to protect US citizens; this follows the US designating several Mexican cartels as terrorist organizatio...
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44% Bias Score
Senate Passes HALT Fentanyl Act to Close Legal Loopholes
The Senate overwhelmingly passed the HALT Fentanyl Act (84-16), permanently classifying fentanyl analogs as Schedule I substances under the Controlled Substances Act to shut down loopholes used by drug traffickers, despite Democratic concerns about increased incarceration and research limitations.
Senate Passes HALT Fentanyl Act to Close Legal Loopholes
The Senate overwhelmingly passed the HALT Fentanyl Act (84-16), permanently classifying fentanyl analogs as Schedule I substances under the Controlled Substances Act to shut down loopholes used by drug traffickers, despite Democratic concerns about increased incarceration and research limitations.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada Amidst Inaccurate Claims
President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on foreign steel and aluminum, impacting Canada, and plans a 25% tariff on most Canadian goods by April 2, citing drug crime and protecting American manufacturers, despite making inaccurate claims about trade deficits and fentanyl.
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada Amidst Inaccurate Claims
President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on foreign steel and aluminum, impacting Canada, and plans a 25% tariff on most Canadian goods by April 2, citing drug crime and protecting American manufacturers, despite making inaccurate claims about trade deficits and fentanyl.
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Decline Significantly
Fatal fentanyl overdoses in the U.S. have dropped 24% from peak levels nationwide, with all 50 states showing improvement, resulting in an estimated 25,000 fewer annual deaths; however, severe addiction and chronic illness persist.
U.S. Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Decline Significantly
Fatal fentanyl overdoses in the U.S. have dropped 24% from peak levels nationwide, with all 50 states showing improvement, resulting in an estimated 25,000 fewer annual deaths; however, severe addiction and chronic illness persist.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Fluctuating Tariffs Create Economic Uncertainty
President Trump announced potential tariff increases on Canadian and Mexican goods, initially scheduled for April 2nd, but later postponed due to ongoing negotiations to curb fentanyl trafficking; these fluctuating tariffs have caused significant economic uncertainty and prompted retaliatory measure...
Trump's Fluctuating Tariffs Create Economic Uncertainty
President Trump announced potential tariff increases on Canadian and Mexican goods, initially scheduled for April 2nd, but later postponed due to ongoing negotiations to curb fentanyl trafficking; these fluctuating tariffs have caused significant economic uncertainty and prompted retaliatory measure...
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Drug Policies Risk Increasing US Vulnerability to Synthetic Opioids
Trump's policies risk increasing US vulnerability to synthetic drug trafficking, potentially reversing recent progress in reducing overdose deaths due to funding cuts and strained international relations; former officials warn of harmful consequences.
Trump's Drug Policies Risk Increasing US Vulnerability to Synthetic Opioids
Trump's policies risk increasing US vulnerability to synthetic drug trafficking, potentially reversing recent progress in reducing overdose deaths due to funding cuts and strained international relations; former officials warn of harmful consequences.
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48% Bias Score
BTMPS in U.S. Fentanyl Contradicts Claims of Canadian Smuggling
A toxic industrial chemical, BTMPS, is found in U.S. fentanyl samples but not in Canada, challenging claims of large-scale Canadian fentanyl smuggling into the U.S. and highlighting the evolving nature of synthetic drug production.
BTMPS in U.S. Fentanyl Contradicts Claims of Canadian Smuggling
A toxic industrial chemical, BTMPS, is found in U.S. fentanyl samples but not in Canada, challenging claims of large-scale Canadian fentanyl smuggling into the U.S. and highlighting the evolving nature of synthetic drug production.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Claims Tariffs Slowed Fentanyl, Announces Graphic U.S. Anti-Drug Campaign
President Trump claims success in slowing fentanyl flow into the U.S. with tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, but also announced a graphic domestic public health campaign to combat fentanyl use, suggesting a shift towards domestic solutions.
Trump Claims Tariffs Slowed Fentanyl, Announces Graphic U.S. Anti-Drug Campaign
President Trump claims success in slowing fentanyl flow into the U.S. with tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, but also announced a graphic domestic public health campaign to combat fentanyl use, suggesting a shift towards domestic solutions.
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56% Bias Score
Record Fentanyl Bust in California Leads to Three Arrests
On January 22, 2024, California authorities seized over 50 pounds of fentanyl (14 million lethal doses) in Downey, leading to the arrest of three individuals accused of trafficking, highlighting the state's largest fentanyl bust and the escalating opioid crisis.
Record Fentanyl Bust in California Leads to Three Arrests
On January 22, 2024, California authorities seized over 50 pounds of fentanyl (14 million lethal doses) in Downey, leading to the arrest of three individuals accused of trafficking, highlighting the state's largest fentanyl bust and the escalating opioid crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Uncertainty Fuels Recession Fears
President Trump announced potential tariff increases on Canadian and Mexican goods, scheduled for April 2, despite a recent one-month reprieve. Canada maintains retaliatory tariffs while Mexico has paused its response. The administration frames this as a "drug war" to curb fentanyl imports, though d...
Trump's Tariff Uncertainty Fuels Recession Fears
President Trump announced potential tariff increases on Canadian and Mexican goods, scheduled for April 2, despite a recent one-month reprieve. Canada maintains retaliatory tariffs while Mexico has paused its response. The administration frames this as a "drug war" to curb fentanyl imports, though d...
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56% Bias Score
Fentanyl: A Personal Experience and Public Health Crisis
The author recounts his experience with fentanyl as a sedative for a colonoscopy, highlighting both the drug's medical uses and its role in the opioid crisis, contrasting safe medical use with widespread abuse and overdose deaths.
Fentanyl: A Personal Experience and Public Health Crisis
The author recounts his experience with fentanyl as a sedative for a colonoscopy, highlighting both the drug's medical uses and its role in the opioid crisis, contrasting safe medical use with widespread abuse and overdose deaths.
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40% Bias Score
China Details Anti-Fentanyl Cooperation Amidst US-Mexico Tariff Dispute
China's embassy in Mexico published a report detailing its anti-fentanyl cooperation with the US and Mexico, including a September 6, 2024 meeting of a bilateral working group; this comes as Mexico secures a US tariff delay, suggesting a link between drug control and trade.
China Details Anti-Fentanyl Cooperation Amidst US-Mexico Tariff Dispute
China's embassy in Mexico published a report detailing its anti-fentanyl cooperation with the US and Mexico, including a September 6, 2024 meeting of a bilateral working group; this comes as Mexico secures a US tariff delay, suggesting a link between drug control and trade.
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44% Bias Score
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