WASHINGTON – Formal hearing proceedings regarding the proposed rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) will begin on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. ET in the North Courtroom at DEA Headquarters located at 700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, Va. The...

MIAMI – The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Caribbean Division reaffirmed its strong partnership with the Dominican Republic during a high-level strategic meeting held at DEA’s Miami Field Division headquarters, underscoring the continued commitment between U.S. and Dominican authorities to combat transnational criminal organizations operating throughout the Caribbean region. The meeting brought...

WASHINGTON – Terrance C. “Terry” Cole was sworn in as DEA Administrator on July 23, 2025, following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate. Mr. Cole is a distinguished public servant who has spent more than 31 years in law enforcement, 22 of which were at DEA fighting the drug cartels...