In collaboration with China, President Donald Trump has effectively “shut off the pipeline that creates fentanyl,” FBI Director Kash Patel says.   China has “agreed on a plan to stop fentanyl precursors,” Patel said at the White House press briefing Wednesday. Patel traveled to Beijing over the weekend and met with officials regarding the scourge of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that killed 48,000 Americans in 2024 alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The precursor chemicals used to make the highly lethal drug flow out of China to Central and South America.   “The People’s Republic of China has fully designated and listed all 13 precursors utilized to make fentanyl,” Patel said. “Furthermore, they have agreed to control seven chemical subsidiaries that are also utilized to produce this lethal drug, effective immediately.”   KASH PATEL: Trump Admin is Working to 'Suffocate' Fentanyl Flow at Its Source@FBIDirectorKash joins @PressSec to provide an update on the Trump administration's efforts to tackle the fentanyl crisis in the U.S. He emphasized President Donald Trump’s achievement in meeting with… pic.twitter.com/3wThzfmwuP— The Daily Signal (@DailySignal) November 12, 2025 “These substances are now banned, and they will no longer be utilized by the Mexican drug trafficking organizations or any other [Drug Trafficking Organizations] around the world to make this drug,” the FBI director said, calling the agreement a “historic achievement.”   Trump discussed the fentanyl crisis with Xi Jinping during the two leaders meeting in South Korea at the end of October. Following the meeting, Trump said Xi agreed to work with the U.S. to stop the flow the fentanyl chemicals out of the People’s Republic of China.   “They will help us end the Fentanyl Crisis,” Trump said.   Patel credited Trump’s “historic engagement with President Xi” for the action China now says it will take to crackdown on the chemicals.   “This is yet another example of how President Trump defends the American people, provides security for the American people, and puts the American people first,” Patel said. “This is a historic first of its kind achievement by any president to stop the scourge of fentanyl, and it should be championed by every single American. This achievement will save lives.”   Drug overdoses and poisonings, largely from fentanyl, reached an alarming high in America in recent years, taking over 100,000 lives in 2022, with little change in 2023, according to the CDC.   China has previously made verbal pledges to take action to stop the flow of fentanyl precursor chemicals out of China, making some experts cautiously optimistic over Wednesday’s announcement.   “The Chinese government has made commitments to combating the fentanyl crisis before, and those haven’t materialized in substantial actions or commitments to enforcements,” Andrés Martínez-Fernández, a senior policy analyst for Latin America in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for National Security, told The Daily Signal.   “I’m looking forward to seeing what the actual effects of this latest announcement will be,” Martínez-Fernández continued, adding, “but ultimately, I don’t think the United States can rely on China to confront the fentanyl crisis.”   The post Kash Patel Touts Deal With China to ‘Shut Off the Pipeline That Creates Fentanyl’ appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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How many times have you watched as one of those "journalists" from the left wing media sit back and allows their leftist guest to go on and on, spewing talking point after talking point, uninterrupted, and with no meaningful follow-up questions? It happens all the time. But that's not the usual treatment that those on the other side of the political spectrum receive. Tuesday on CNN's News Central, Co-Host Brianna Keilar made that evident when she lost patience with Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY), while talking about the future of Obamacare subsidies. Keilar began the questioning by asking Lawler about his support for a vote on a one-year extension of the Obamacare subsidies, and if he felt that there should be a discharge petition to force a vote on it if Speaker Johnson doesn't bring it to the floor for a vote in the House. Next she wanted to know if he felt the bill would pass if it did come up for a vote. Then Keilar turned to affordability: "How do you tackle that monumental issue of affordability, an issue that a solution has eluded Congress for so many years?"   This should be a little embarrassing for Obama fans, since his plan was suppose to "solve" affordability. Lawler laid out some ideas for reforms:  LAWLER: When you look at health insurance, we need more competition. If you only have three, four, five insurance companies available in your state and you're not actually allowing the free market to work, that drives up costs. So people should be able to purchase health insurance plans across state lines. When you talk about small businesses and wanting employers to provide health coverage, we need to increase the ability for -- At this point the host starts talking over her guest until he stops. And after she questions him, she apparently  didn't get the answer she was looking for, so she interrupts Lawler again. Fine, you have ideas, but we journalists want bill that will pass in months, not years:  KEILAR: Sir, I do just want to stop you because we have a limited amount of time here and I hear your ideas, but I mean, I've been covering -- I covered the passage of Obamacare as a congressional correspondent, which sort of dates me. But these ideas, you know a lot of them, they aren't new. Congress has had a lot of time to tackle these. Republicans certainly have. This idea of repeal and replace, replace with what, right? Speaker Johnson told CNN's Kaitlan Collins a couple weeks ago that Republicans have proposals ready to address healthcare subsidies. Have you seen anything of substance that is actually ready to go rather than just kind of throwing out ideas? Because that's really tough to make into action at this point in time. LAWLER: Well, again, I was walking through a series of bills that we can actually bring forth immediately. And I would support -- I'm not advocating for repealing and replacing Obamacare. (CROSSTALK) KEILAR: But those proposal -- he's talking about proposals that -- LAWLER: Hold on, excuse me. KEILAR: There's a difference between bills -- well, let me -- LAWLER: Excuse me. KEILAR: No. Excuse me because I've let you talk a lot. LAWLER: Go ahead. Excuse me! Try to remember when you've seen a Democrat cut off with the justification being that they've been given a lot of time to talk. Look no further than about 30 minutes later, when Keilar's co-anchor Boris Sanchez interviewed leftist Ezra Levin of Indivisible, who's so hopping mad about Democrats folding in the shutdown that his group will support primary elections against the Schumer types. Levin was allowed to uncork three answers that clocked in at about 270 words, or 90 seconds each. No interruptions, and he talked a lot.  I'll be the first to admit that Lawler isn't known for his concise answers, but that's no excuse for treating him the way he was treated by Keilar. Who made her the arbiter of which bills are the best bills, the most likely to pass quickly? But this looks like guests only get to talk when the host decides they can, and when the guest has an 'R' next to his name, or is a proud conservative, they are going to be interrupted and challenged.

Archbishop Paul S. Coakley is not in favor of giving politicians preferential treatment.Coakley, archbishop of Oklahoma City, was elected as the next president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in a secret ballot on Tuesday and will serve a three-year term as president.'I think in many cases it becomes the right decision and the only choice.'Coakley has set a strong precedent for supporting the denial of communion to certain politicians that dates back more than a decade.Most recently, in 2022, Coakley spoke in support of Archbishop Salvatore Joseph Cordileone of San Francisco. As reported by Life News, Cordileone decided to withhold communion from Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) at the time after she backed the Democrats as they blocked a vote on a bill to stop infanticide at least 80 times.As Pelosi's district encompasses San Francisco, Cordileone informed Pelosi she would be denied communion following her repeated dismissal of the archbishop, who attempted to speak with her about supporting "grave evil."Coakley supported the decision, saying, "I applaud the courage of Archbishop Cordileone and his leadership in taking this difficult step. Let us continue to pray for Abp. Cordileone, priests of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, Speaker Pelosi, for the protection of the unborn, and for the conversion of hearts and minds."The new USCCB president has remained consistent, and the proof is showcased in an interview he gave in 2014.RELATED: They think 'Christian AI' will hasten Christ's second coming — and now they're building it — (@) After Coakley said that many Catholic politicians have been at the forefront of "fostering so-called abortion rights," he was asked about denying them communion due to the "severity" of their support for abortion.Coakley replied, "I think one has to determine yet at what point it can be determined that they have come to that state of obstinate refusal to desist from that condition of manifest, grave sin."He told Life Site News, "I think we have an obligation as bishops, as pastors, to try to work with them to bring them to a change of heart and refusing them communion would be, not the first, but more than likely, the last stage in a serious [sic] of steps."The outlet then clarified, asking if it was something he would rule out or not."Oh, absolutely not," Coakley reiterated. "I think it is something that Canon Law sanctions and that I think many bishops find themselves with no other choice but to make that decision. I think in many cases it becomes the right decision and the only choice."RELATED: Protestant pastor says polygamy is biblical: 'He divinely ordained it' VATICAN - 2022/06/29: US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (R), with her husband, Paul Pelosi (C), attend a Holy Mass for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul lead by Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica. (Photo by Stefano Costantino/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Upon accepting his new role, Coakley wrote a statement on X about being "put out into deep waters" in his new position. "Once again, the Lord is inviting me," he wrote. "Please pray that I may be a faithful steward and a wise servant of unity and communion with our Holy Father, Pope Leo, and with my brother bishops."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Democrat California Gov. Gavin Newsom tried to criticize the rise in energy costs under the Trump administration — and then was reminded that his state pays the highest costs for power.In a social media post published Tuesday, the liberal governor tried to blame rising energy prices on President Donald Trump's global warming skepticism. The governor attended the COP30 climate change conference in Brazil and blasted the administration's policies.'Gavin Newsom and the Democrats have NO credibility on the affordability issue.'"Utility costs have risen 11% in the last year as Trump has promoted fossil fuels and curbed investment in solar and wind power. Climate change is an affordability issue," posted the X account for Newsom's press office.Critics quickly reminded Newsom that California has little room to criticize national energy prices."Electricity cost have risen 64% since 2020 as Newsom has promoted 'green' energy and chased away investment in cheap, reliable power. Gavin Newsom and the Democrats have NO credibility on the affordability issue," replied Corey Uhden, a regional development officer of the California GOP."Gavin Newsom is in Brazil touting his failed energy agenda — the same one that’s left Californians paying some of the highest gas and electricity prices in the nation," replied Rep. Vince Fong (R-Calif.). "After harming our state’s domestic energy production, California now relies on foreign oil — and imports from Brazil have increased to 20% of our imported supply.""Gavin Newsom is probably the last person on the planet who should talk about energy affordability. Under his failed leadership California has the highest electricity rates in the lower 48 [and the] highest gas prices in the country," replied Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.).The White House piled on through a statement from a spokesperson."Governor Newscum flew all the way to Brazil to tout the Green New Scam, while the people of California are paying some of the highest energy prices in the county. Embarrassing!" said Taylor Rogers. "If Gavin News[o]m's support for the climate agenda was sincere, he would not be attending a climate summit that required chopping down thousands of acres of protected Amazon rainforest for a special purpose highway. It's time for Newscum and other countries to drop the climate facade!"RELATED: Gavin Newsom lashes out at Joe Rogan for accusing him of ruining California: ‘He did horrible s**t!’ Newsom seems to be trying to position himself for the presidential nomination in 2028 by criticizing Trump. When the president won his second election, Newsom declared California the leader of anti-Trump state resistance.Aside from the cost of energy, California has also been lambasted by critics for mismanagement of the energy grid that has led to deadly and damaging forest fires.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Brandon Johnson, Chicago's Democratic mayor whose disapproval rating is over 60%, joined Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and other American leftists in complaining to foreign bureaucrats on Friday about the Trump administration's faithful enforcement of federal immigration law. After detailing some of the ways that his "sanctuary city" has worked to undermine federal law enforcement initiatives, Johnson stressed to members of the United Nations Human Rights Council, "We cannot do this alone."The 'United Nations is not going to tell President Trump what to do.'"That is why I call on this council to hold the federal government of the United States to the same standards of accountability you apply elsewhere in the world," said Johnson, whose city has seen at least 368 homicides already this year. "No country should be above international law. Human rights are universal or they are meaningless."When asked about Johnson's request that foreigners meddle in American politics, White House border czar Tom Homan told "The Big Weekend Show" that it "just proves he's not that smart."RELATED: Trump celebrates historic crime drop in hostile sanctuary city after federal 'blitz': DHS Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images"Asking the United Nations to, you know, interfere with ICE enforcing U.S. law is like asking an arsonist how to stop a fire," said Homan. "The [International Organization for Migration], part of the U.N., helped fund the mass migration during the Biden administration's four years, spending millions upon millions of dollars helping that ... international migration coming to the United States."Homan underscored that the "United Nations is not going to tell President Trump what to do. President Trump was put into office on the promise of making this country safe again, on the promise of having the historic deportation operation — that's exactly what America's getting."'We live with the consequences of that moral failure every day.'The border czar noted that in addition to making Americans safer by giving the boot to criminal noncitizens and securing the border, the Trump administration's clear messaging to would-be invaders that they're not welcome has also saved the lives of thousands of migrants who might have joined the multitudes who previously died trying to reach America.In their campaign to protect the people of Chicago from the illegal aliens Johnson is apparently keen to harbor, ICE has caught numerous dangerous criminal noncitizens. For instance, two days before Johnson's appeal to the U.N., ICE officers captured Alan Eduardo Garcia, an illegal alien from Mexico whose rap sheet includes arrests and convictions for felony strangulation, domestic battery, disorderly conduct, battery causing bodily injury, aggravated battery against a handicapped or pregnant woman, and unlawful use of a firearm, the agency claimed.Among the other apparently dangerous foreigners ICE has captured in recent weeks was an illegal alien from Somalia who has convictions for multiple domestic assaults, rape, and multiple DUIs; a convicted murderer from Mexico; and multiple members of the terrorist gang Tren de Aragua.Johnson suggested that the Trump administration's refusal to let the U.N. police its actions amounts to a "moral failure," adding that "we live with the consequences of that moral failure every day."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Death chants, celebrations of murder, aggressive protests, and violent demonstrations are mostly happening on one side of the political aisle. The Democrat Party is supposed to be all about tolerance, love, and inclusivity, so why are lefties so hostile? Why do they cheer when political opponents are murdered in cold blood? Why do they scream for the death of their own country while championing the causes of terrorists overseas? Why do they physically attack people for wearing MAGA hats or selling Charlie Kirk merchandise on the street?In other words: Where did their humanity go?This was a topic Stu Burguiere, BlazeTV host of “Stu Does America,” dove into with conservative firebrand Megyn Kelly on a recent joint episode. The increase in left-wing violence, while certainly a multifaceted issue, is caused in part by the digital age, Stu speculates. “Young people in the last 20 years — their time socializing with other human beings is down between 50% and 70%” thanks to things like the iPhone and social media, he says.Given that today “pet owners spend more time actively engaged with their cats than they do other human beings,” is it any wonder their sense of humanity has dwindled? “There's a disconnect that's brewing between younger people and just the people around them,” says Stu. “They don't see them as humans. They don't have any respect for them at all.”Never was this clearer than when countless left-wingers across the country celebrated the murder of Charlie Kirk. Stu laments the fact that feeling sadness for the brutal death of a man whose only crime was to share his opinions in the public square is still too high a bar for the left to clear.Even feeling sadness for Charlie’s family — his widow, Erika, and their two young children — is too high a bar for some on the left. “There's a baby boy who's still sleeping in a crib, there's a toddler girl who have no understanding that they will never know their father. And there's a mother who's trying to raise them,” says Megyn.And yet numerous left-wing attacks have been aimed directly at Erika and her children. They’ve been mocked; their grief has been publicly celebrated; gruesome re-enactments of Charlie’s murder have circulated online.Megyn says that while there’s plenty of people she loathes, especially in left-wing media, she would “never wish for them to get hurt.” “God forbid they ever got attacked, I would never celebrate it. I would shed tears for them,” she says.But young progressives today seem incapable of feeling any emotion for people they disagree with. Are the screens they live behind numbing their humanity?While the digital age has undoubtedly stunted social and emotional development, conservatives are just as embedded in this technological landscape, but their civility has largely remained more intact than that of their liberal counterparts.Stu theorizes that the digital age has had more of a negative impact on the left because progressives often prescribe to collectivism — the belief that the group (society, community, race, class, etc.) is more important than the individual, and that people should be judged, valued, or treated primarily based on their membership in that group rather than their personal actions, character, or choices.Collectivism is the foundation on which DEI, affirmative action, and race/gender quotas are built. It’s a mentality that inevitably leads to bigotry as human beings are reduced to group identity. This ideology, says Stu, exacerbates the negative effects of social isolation caused by our technologies.However, the loss of faith is another important factor. “In general, right-wing families are connected with faith,” says Megyn.Progressives, in contrast, are far more likely to be secular, with those who identify as very liberal being the most likely to reject faith altogether. That means they don’t prescribe to a set of moral ideals set by a higher power and therefore can more easily justify things like violence, hatred, and revenge.But that doesn’t mean lefties aren’t religious at their core. “Wokeism,” which Megyn calls a “false god,” has become the religion of the left. All the fervency, enthusiasm, and commitment that propels people of faith is still there; it’s just channeled in directions that are “extremely damaging.”To hear more of Stu and Megyn’s conversation, watch the episode above.Want more from Stu?To enjoy more of Stu's lethal wit, wisdom, and mockery, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

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