US federal executions back on, with death-row drugs and new methods like firing squads noted; Nembutal (pentobarbital) is a key sedative used in lethal injections.
The Biden administration has approved new execution methods, including firing squads, electrocution, and gas asphyxiation, citing drug shortages and legal changes. This move follows a 20-year hiatus and aims to expand options for federal executions, despite declining public support for the death penalty. It will likely take years before executions are scheduled.