Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Force in Play

Lead investigative agency

Federal agents arrested the owner of a Southwest Detroit restaurant on charges he laundered more than $140 million in drug proceeds to Mexican cartels. Juan Romo-Padilla, 58, allegedly ran the scheme through La Posada, his combination restaurant, convenience store, and money remitter.

Updated 2 days ago

Rule Changes

Must run the hearing-driven process and issue any final scheduling rule

Trump's executive order instructing DOJ to fast-track marijuana's move to Schedule III immediately triggered a familiar split. Public health and industry groups cheered the potential research and tax impacts, while House Republicans organized opposition, urging Trump to keep marijuana in Schedule I.

Updated May 15

Rule Changes

Issued the final rule placing 4-CMC in Schedule I under the CSA

4-CMC is one of those modern drug-market products built for speed: cheap, tweakable chemistry that can be sold as a "new" stimulant the moment the old one gets banned. On December 17, 2025, the U.S. finally snapped the trap shut—DEA's Schedule I controls for 4-CMC took effect nationwide.

Updated May 15