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Trump's National Intelligence Pick Is Cannabis Advocate Tulsi Gabbard: Critics Say Former Congresswoman Parrots Russia Propaganda

Gabbard would be the highest-ranking intelligence official, but has little to no intelligence community expertise.

New GOP Senate Leader John Thune Opposes Marijuana Legalization: Implications For Banking Access And More

Sne. John Thune, elected as new majority leader, is known for consistently opposing marijuana legalization and resisting policy changes.

Trump Nominates Another Cannabis Supporter To Cabinet: Rep. Matt Gaetz For Attorney General

Donald Trump nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, who has supported cannabis legalization and proposed ending cannabis testing for military recruitment.

Trump Taps Cannabis Supporters Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy To Slash Government Spending

Donald Trump appoints Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut government costs and bureaucracy.

Kentucky Gov. Beshear: 'The Jury Is No Longer Out,' Kentuckians Want Medical Cannabis

Beshear said Kentuckians want safe and affordable access to medical marijuana for conditions like cancer, multiple sclerosis or PTSD.

Florida Rejects Cannabis Legalization Amendment Supported By Trump, Detested By DeSantis

Florida voters reject marijuana legalization initiative with 55.8% yes votes, despite star-studded endorsements. Industry responds: progress still needed.

DeSantis 'On Wrong Side Of History,' Curaleaf Chair Says: Governor Calls Trulieve 'Big Pharma On Steroids'

Boris Jordan, founder and executive chair of Curaleaf Holdings, criticizes Governor Ron DeSantis for his opposition to cannabis legalization in Florida.

Election Day 2024: Will Florida, Nebraska, North And South Dakota Join The Marijuana Revolution?

Four states could join 38 others that have some form of cannabis legalization and join the changing landscape of US marijuana policy.

Trump, Harris And DeSantis Face Off On Cannabis Legalization In Florida And Beyond

Smart & Safe Florida, a group that champions Amendment 3, is pushing back against DeSantis's anti-cannabis blitz.

DeSantis Intensifies Aggressive Tactics Against Cannabis And Abortion Amendments As Election Looms

DeSantis is leading the opposition to legal weed and abortion in a series of last ditch and increasingly bitter campaign ads and speeches.

Judge Rules NYC Law Closing Thousands Of Cannabis Shops Is Unconstitutional, Opening Door To Major Lawsuits

Judge rules allowing NYC authority to keep illicit cannabis sellers shut after being raided, violates the owners' due process rights.

DeSantis Battles $149M Cannabis Legalization Push In Florida's Fiercest Amendment Fight Yet

The fight for legal recreational cannabis in Florida heats up as the well-funded Smart & Safe Florida faces opposition from state Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Oops! How Did THC Oil 'Mistakenly' End Up In Yeti's Pizza In A No-Weed State Like Wisconsin?

The restaurant's apology did not explain how psychoactive Delta-9 THC ended up in the cooking oil in a state with no legal weed policy.

DeSantis Faces Backlash For Using Opioid Settlement Funds On Anti-Cannabis Campaign

State law stipulates the opioid settlement trust fund is meant to "abate the opioid epidemic" and provide resources for affected communities.

'Trump Has An Enemies List, I Have A To-Do List,' Says Kamala Harris — Cannabis Legalization Is On It

With less than two weeks until the elections, Kamala Harris shares list of key priorities she hopes to accomplish if elected into office.

JD Vance Pushes Debunked Claim Of Fentanyl-Laced Marijuana Despite New Harvard-Led Study Findings

How to deal with risk factor of inadvertent fentanyl in marijuana? Take weed off street corners, lab test and regulate it, says expert.

'Not Eating Gummies!' Says Kamala Harris About How She Copes With Election Stress As Polls Tighten Against Donald Trump

Kamala Harris denies using cannabis edibles to cope with election stress, stating she works out instead. Anxiety reported, but still leads Black voters according to polls.

Eminem Rallies Michigan Voters, Introduces Obama At Detroit Kamala Harris Campaign Event

Obama called Trump unfit, citing a recent town hall incident where Trump spent 40 minutes swaying to music rather than talking to voters.

Kamala Harris Urged To Address Cannabis Monopolies By Industry Pioneer Wanda James

Wanda James, the first Black person in the U.S. to receive a dispensary license, wants Kamala Harris to help break up the pot monopolies.

Kamala Harris 2024: Willie Nelson To Host Star-Studded Virtual Rally Supporting Candidacy, Cannabis Reform

Willie Nelson will host a community Zoom call in support of Harris-Walz and to 'emphasize the importance of cannabis reform in America.'