In a significant move to combat the fentanyl crisis, President Trump has signed the HALT Fentanyl Act into law, which includes stricter penalties for those involved in trafficking fentanyl and its variants. During the signing ceremony at the White House, families of fentanyl victims celebrated the bipartisan legislation, viewing it as a milestone in the fight against the drug epidemic. However, the Trump administration faces criticism as details emerge about withholding $140 million allocated for fentanyl prevention efforts. Trump also expressed his belief that China is making progress in controlling fentanyl production and claimed they might impose death penalties for traffickers. The new law will classify fentanyl as a Schedule I substance, intensifying the legal consequences for its distribution.