Senate Passes Bill Classifying Fentanyl as Schedule I Drug, Barring Medical Use

The bill now goes to the president for his signature. The new classification would mean fentanyl could not be prescribed by a physician. The Senate passed a bill on March 14 that would reclassify fentanyl as a Schedule I narcotic, pulling it from medical use and toughening penalties for those charged with criminal offenses related

US Sanctions Thai Officials for Deporting Uyghurs to China

The policy will apply to current and former foreign officials for deporting Uyghurs or members of other ethnic or religious groups with ‘protection concerns.’ The United States on March 14 announced visa restrictions on Thailand officials in response to the deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China, where the ethnic group has faced continued suppression. The

EPA Seeks to Reduce ‘Unnecessary Burdens’ on Wildfire Prevention Efforts

The decision comes after the recent wildfires in Los Angeles caused catastrophic damage to residents and businesses. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking action to minimize wildfire risk across the country, seeking to ensure that fire-prone areas are not disadvantaged due to stringent regulations that thwart wildfire prevention efforts. EPA administrator Lee Zeldin

Trump Wants TikTok Deal Done Within Current Deadline, Commerce Secretary Says

President Trump had said last week that he would ‘probably’ extend the deadline if a deal is not reached by April 5. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on March 14 that President Donald Trump wants to solidify a deal on TikTok ownership under the existing deadline. “It’s in Donald Trump’s hands. He is going to

Pelosi Calls on Dem Senators to Reject House Funding Bill; Trump Admin Sued for Firing Nearly Half of Education Dept

A Senate vote on government funding is expected on Friday. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has vowed to support the GOP funding resolution. However, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi issued a statement calling on Democratic senators to reject it. President Donald Trump is visiting the Justice Department on Friday to… Original News Source

Bannon, Newsom Bridge Divide, Agree on Some Economic Policies

The conservative influencer and California governor expressed similar viewpoints on a variety of issues, though their opinions differed on the details. California Governor Gavin Newsom hosted Steve Bannon, a conservative media personality and former adviser to President Donald Trump, on a March 12 episode of his newly launched “This is Gavin Newsom” podcast. The two