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Senate Confirms Sara A. Carter Bailey as ONDCP Director

1/7/2026

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The Senate confirmed Sara A. Carter Bailey as the new director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) on January 6, 2026, with a vote of 52-48.
Nominated by President Trump, she is the first woman to lead the ONDCP and has a history of promoting conspiracy theories about fentanyl and immigration.
Following her confirmation, Carter pledged to combat drug addiction and support law enforcement while backing Trump's executive order on marijuana rescheduling and advocating for medical cannabis.
Trump's budget cuts have significantly reduced ONDCP funding, affecting its operations.

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The Senate confirmed Sara A. Carter Bailey as the new director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) on January 6, 2026, with a vote of 52-48.
Nominated by President Trump, she is the first woman to lead the ONDCP and has a history of promoting conspiracy theories about fentanyl and immigration.
Following her confirmation, Carter pledged to combat drug addiction and support law enforcement while backing Trump's executive order on marijuana rescheduling and advocating for medical cannabis.
Trump's budget cuts have significantly reduced ONDCP funding, affecting its operations.