February 23, 2026 Cruz warned Mexico officials 'President Trump was going to' act if they didn't fight cartels Drug lord "El Mencho" killed as U.S. pressure reshapes Mexico's cartel strategy. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas., warned officials last year of stronger action under Trump.
February 23, 2026 Kingpins fall, prices don’t: How cartels defy the rules of economics Why killing drug cartel leaders barely affects prices: a look at the surprising economics behind resilient trafficking networks that operate like corporations.
February 23, 2026 Crenshaw praises Mexican officials after 'El Mencho' death, calls cartel 'terrorist insurgency' Rep. Dan Crenshaw calls reported death of "El Mencho," head of Mexico's CJNG cartel, a major win against deadly fentanyl trafficking to U.S. streets.
February 23, 2026 Newly obtained video reveals turmoil in Puerto Vallarta amid cartel unrest Clips show smoke rising, helicopters circling and armed forces deploying as the city reels after El Mencho’s reported death on Feb. 22, 2026. (Obtained by Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital)
February 23, 2026 Americans stranded in Puerto Vallarta describe fires, lockdowns amid cartel unrest Tourists sheltering in place describe to Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital vehicle fires, military helicopters overhead and armed forces in the streets as authorities announced the death of drug lord El Mencho on Feb. 22, 2026.
February 22, 2026 Major drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in Mexican military operation with US intelligence support Mexican military announces death of "El Mencho," the $15 million bounty CJNG cartel leader, in Jalisco operation amid violence and U.S. cooperation.
February 20, 2026 Greg Gutfeld says new San Francisco drug treatment policy ‘breaks the ice’ for other cities Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ host Greg Gutfeld discusses San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s new policy to establish a facility to arrest and treat drug users on ‘Gutfeld!’Â
February 20, 2026 Fentanyl exposure scare forces courtroom evacuation during active trial Nearly two dozen people evacuated a Washington courtroom after fentanyl residue was found on a drug evidence scale, triggering an emergency hazmat response and safety concerns.
February 18, 2026 Grieving mom says Mark Zuckerberg must 'face the music' as Meta CEO testifies in landmark addiction trial A grieving mother called on Mark Zuckerberg to "face the music" as the Meta CEO testified in a historic trial over claims that social media platforms addict young users.
February 18, 2026 DOJ announces conviction in Minnesota meth ring linked to Sinaloa cartel A fifth defendant linked to a meth trafficking ring tied to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel. was convicted in Minnesota after a six-day federal trial.