White House asks Congress for nearly $800 million to fight fentanyl crisis

The White House on Thursday sent a $40 billion supplemental funding request to Congress, which included nearly $800 million allocated to combat the fentanyl crisis. The funding appeal, signed by Shalanda Young, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, also requested additional funding for Ukraine assistance, disaster relief efforts and border management. Young specified in the letter that the resources going toward the Southwest border crisis will also contribute to reducing the “the influx of fentanyl across our borders and counter the threat fentanyl poses to our public health.” ...