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Fentanyl crisis

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Guthrie Cites 47 Million DEA Counterfeit Fentanyl Pill Seizures in 2025

Aug 21, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News clip shows Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, delivering an opening statement during a markup of legislation targeting illicit drugs. He highlights the threat of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl, citing DEA 2025 seizure data and the tactics used by criminal networks to mimic legitimate medications. Guthrie praises the bills under consideration for providing law enforcement with better tools to combat the crisis and keep dangerous substances out of communities.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Rep. Young Kim leads June 2026 hearing on China's role in fentanyl precursor supply chain

Jun 23, 2026

The segment covers a June 4, 2026 East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee hearing chaired by Rep. Young Kim titled 'Beijing's Poison Pipeline, the CCP's Role in the Fentanyl Crisis.' Kim and witnesses describe China as the source of fentanyl precursors manufactured by legitimate firms, shipped to Mexican cartels, with PRC subsidies, state ownership in some cases, money laundering facilitation, and pivots around chemical restrictions.

▶ Source: The Economic Times