A senior White House official has suggested that marijuana reform could be a strategically advantageous political move, as former President Donald Trump considers whether to move forward with rescheduling cannabis under federal law — a process initiated during the Biden administration. According to reports, conversations within Trump’s circle indicate that cannabis policy is … [Read more...] about White House Suggests Cannabis Reform Could Be a Political Win as Trump Weighs Rescheduling
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Trump’s CBD Endorsement Sends Cannabis Stocks Soaring
Cannabis stocks surged in pre-market trading on Monday after former President Donald Trump publicly endorsed cannabidiol (CBD) as a potential breakthrough in senior healthcare. In a weekend social media post, Trump suggested that CBD could help slow disease progression and serve as an alternative to prescription medications for older adults. The statement ignited a wave of … [Read more...] about Trump’s CBD Endorsement Sends Cannabis Stocks Soaring
House Democrats Reintroduce Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill as Trump Considers Rescheduling
In a renewed push for comprehensive cannabis reform, a contingent of House Democrats, spearheaded by Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), re-introduced the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, aiming to federally deschedule marijuana by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The move coincides with President Trump’s expected decision on whether … [Read more...] about House Democrats Reintroduce Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill as Trump Considers Rescheduling
Cannabis Reform Advocates Say Trump May Be Key to Federal Breakthrough
Federal marijuana reform could arrive sooner than many expect—and former President Donald Trump might be the one to deliver it. That’s the message from two well-connected cannabis advocates who spoke this week at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago.Weldon Angelos, a former federal inmate pardoned by Trump for a nonviolent marijuana offense, and Kim Rivers, CEO … [Read more...] about Cannabis Reform Advocates Say Trump May Be Key to Federal Breakthrough
Trump-Era Prosecutor Targets D.C. Marijuana Laws
This article paints a grim, politically charged picture of federal overreach in D.C.'s cannabis market, spurred by Ed Martin, a Trump-era appointee with a record of right-wing activism. His recent letter to Green Theory dispensary — despite its full compliance with local laws — signals a sharp reversal of the long-standing federal hands-off policy in D.C., where marijuana … [Read more...] about Trump-Era Prosecutor Targets D.C. Marijuana Laws
Trump’s DEA Nominee Pledges to Prioritize Cannabis Rescheduling Review Amidst Federal Uncertainty
President Donald Trump has nominated Terrance C. Cole, a seasoned Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) veteran, to serve as the agency's next administrator. Cole's nomination comes at a pivotal moment, as the federal government grapples with the potential rescheduling of cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act. If confirmed, Cole has indicated that he will prioritize … [Read more...] about Trump’s DEA Nominee Pledges to Prioritize Cannabis Rescheduling Review Amidst Federal Uncertainty
Trump Wants Your Weed Money to Go Legit—Yes, Really
So picture this: You’re elbows deep in a bong rip shaped like the Liberty Bell when you hear that Donald J. Trump—yeah, the BigMac messiah of Mar-a-Lago—is suddenly pro-weed banking. Not pro-weed, mind you. Don’t go imagining him blazing up to Snoop Dogg in a golden robe. No, he’s just into the money part now. The green—not the leafy kind, the spendy kind.According to reports … [Read more...] about Trump Wants Your Weed Money to Go Legit—Yes, Really
Trump’s New Tariffs Put Pressure on U.S. Cannabis Industry, Fueling Price Hikes and Market Uncertainty
A sweeping new round of tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday is set to rattle the U.S. cannabis market, with industry leaders warning of rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and an increased risk of consumers turning back to the illicit market.The tariffs target a broad range of imports from countries including China, Canada, Mexico, and the European … [Read more...] about Trump’s New Tariffs Put Pressure on U.S. Cannabis Industry, Fueling Price Hikes and Market Uncertainty
Could Cannabis Reform Be Trump’s Next Big Deal? Pro-Marijuana Group Thinks So
By now, you’ve probably heard it a thousand times: cannabis reform is a political hot potato. And who better to throw it into the fire than a pro-marijuana group that’s taken its message straight to Donald Trump’s front door? Literally.A new ad campaign, cleverly targeting the White House and Mar-a-Lago, is hoping to change the mind of the president. The message? “Hey, Mr. … [Read more...] about Could Cannabis Reform Be Trump’s Next Big Deal? Pro-Marijuana Group Thinks So
Trump White House Says Marijuana Decriminalization ‘Opened The Door To Disorder’ In Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump’s White House says the move to decriminalize marijuana in Washington, D.C. is an example of a “failed” policy that “opened the door to disorder.” In a fact sheet about an executive order that Trump signed on Friday—which is broadly aimed at beautifying the District and making it more safe—the White House listed several local policies in the nation’s … [Read more...] about Trump White House Says Marijuana Decriminalization ‘Opened The Door To Disorder’ In Washington, D.C.
