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Dems make last minute changes to soften criminal penalties in bill intended to save thousands from drug deaths

Democratic lawmakers in Nevada softened the threshold of fentanyl possession required for a low-level drug trafficking charge as part of a new bill aimed at saving lives from overdose.

Surgeon general’s advisory on social media and youth mental health comes amid 'real-time experiment'

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released an advisory, “Social Media and Youth Mental Health," warning of the risk social media poses for children's and teens' mental health. Experts weigh in.

UK parents sentenced to life in prison for horrific murder of 10-month-old son on Christmas day

U.K. parents convicted of killing their 10-month-old son, Finley Boden, were sentenced to life in prison for the "savage and brutal" abuse of their infant.

Vet who lost military 'brothers' to post-war suicide calls for urgent change: 'We could do better'

John Byrnes of Concerned Veterans for America shared with Fox News Digital the national mental health crisis among military veterans — and the need for the VA to prioritize it.

Manhattan DA announces indictment against NYPD officer seen punching 'erratic' homeless man on viral video

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said NYPD Officer Juan Perez was indicted for misdemeanor assault after allegedly punching a homeless man six times.

132 Dems vote against bill cracking down on fentanyl, cite ‘inequities’ in criminal justice system

Dozens of Democrats voted against legislation on Thursday aimed at imposing permanent tough penalties on fentanyl-related substances, claiming inequities in the justice system.

Biden’s open border is bankrolling organized crime, cartels

Human smuggling is one of the most lucrative criminal enterprises on the planet, and our southern border is the coyote’s equivalent of a gold mine. The cartels are seizing the moment.

Iowa state troopers claim fentanyl is changing state from drive-through to drug distribution center

Iowa state troopers say fentanyl is changing the state and it is no longer a drive-through point for drug dealers, but a distribution center.

Veterans call for better mental health care as suicide rates climb

Concerned Veterans for America deputy director John Byrnes shared the need for elevated mental health care for military veterans.

Fentanyl overdoses are surging, so what is Congress doing to help?

Congressional lawmakers identify what's letting fentanyl flow into the country and how overdoses from the deadly synthetic opioid can be curbed.