Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's comments on President Joe Biden and cocaine allegations

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson clarifies that any reference to President Joe Biden being on cocaine is in jest and not to be taken seriously. He acknowledges that everyone ages differently and respects the office of the President.

Increase in Drug Deaths in the U.S. Due to Fentanyl and Other Street Drugs

Fentanyl-laced counterfeit oxycodone pills are flooding U.S. streets, but other street drugs like methamphetamine and cocaine are causing more deaths. While fatal drug overdoses in the U.S. decreased by 3% in 2023, the toll from the overdose crisis remained high, claiming 107,543 lives. The shift from plant-based drugs to synthetic drugs has resulted in a dangerous crisis.

Tennessee Couple Killed in Cocaine Trafficking Shootout

A Tennessee couple transporting millions of dollars' worth of cocaine was killed in a shootout with law enforcement in Texas. They were suspected of running illegal drugs for a Mexican cartel.

Drug Seizures at El Paso Ports of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in El Paso stopped 11.2 pounds of fentanyl and 113 pounds of cocaine from entering the U.S., valued at $1.5 million. The seizures highlight the ongoing battle against drug smuggling and the dangers of fentanyl overdoses.

Alec Baldwin's Sobriety and Past Drug Use

Alec Baldwin has been sober for 39 years but opened up about his past struggles with drugs and alcohol during a chat with Paul Anka and Skip Bronson. He admitted to using cocaine every day for two years and discussed how his drinking increased after he stopped using drugs. Baldwin is facing trial over an involuntary manslaughter charge related to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Fatal School Bus Crash in Texas

A concrete truck crashed into a school bus in Texas, killing two people. The truck driver admitted to using cocaine and marijuana before the crash. The school bus did not have seatbelts, and efforts are being made to ensure future buses will have them.

Drug Trafficking Busts in Colombia and Bulgaria

Colombian authorities searching for a missing fisherman accidentally discovered a submarine transporting 4 tons of cocaine. Bulgarian customs officials also confiscated about 370 pounds of cocaine from a ship transporting bananas from Ecuador.

Man Extorts Money from Wife for Cocaine Habit

A man in Melbourne, Florida extorted over $80,000 from his wife to fuel his cocaine habit by falsely claiming he was involved with a drug cartel. He was charged with multiple felonies and pleaded not guilty.

Don Henley's Testimony on Cocaine Incident and Stolen Lyrics

Eagles co-founder Don Henley testifies about a regretful cocaine-related incident with a 16-year-old prostitute, linked to a scheme involving stolen 'Hotel California' lyrics. Henley pleads no contest to charges in 1981.