The Trump administration has announced a significant policy shift regarding the federal death penalty, reintroducing firing squads and lethal injections as methods of execution. The U.S. Justice Department will allow the use of pentobarbital, a drug commonly used in lethal injections, while also permitting additional execution methods. This move marks a departure from previous efforts to limit capital punishment at the federal level. The changes are intended to restore consistency in the enforcement of the death penalty and address challenges in securing lethal injection drugs. Alongside these methods, the Justice Department plans to expedite the appeals process and impose new limits on clemency requests, potentially reducing the time between sentencing and execution. However, this policy shift has sparked intense public debate, with supporters arguing it provides more options for states, while critics warn it could revive outdated and inhumane execution methods. The federal government’s decision reflects a broader change in its approach to capital punishment, although executions will still be contingent on state laws.