HUFFPOST (U.S. News) - Congress Passes Bill Delaying Ban On Hemp THC Products
The hemp industry was won a break from lawmakers, thanks in no small part to President Donald Trump.
DAILYCALLER (Nicole Silverio) - Brouhaha Over Hemp Ban Delay Could Cause Major Funding Bill To Go Up In Smoke
‘Ensure unregulated, dangerous intoxicants are not sold’
JUSTTHENEWS (Nicholas Ballasy) - Bipartisan House bill aims to replace hemp product ban with federal regulatory system
Barr said the proposal is intended to provide certainty for producers while adding consumer safeguards.
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STONEZONE (Roger Stone) - THE GREAT CANNABIS REALIGNMENT: HOW WASHINGTON JUST PICKED WINNERS AND LOSERS
Washington didn’t legalize marijuana—but what it did may prove far more important. By rescheduling certain cannabis activities into Schedule III, the federal government has quietly created something the industry has lacked for decades: a legitimate, structured pathway forward. This isn’t the end of prohibition, but it is the beginning of integration. And for those paying […] The post THE GREAT CANNABIS REALIGNMENT: HOW WASHINGTON JUST PICKED WINNERS AND LOSERS appeared first on StoneZone .
Washington didn’t legalize marijuana—but what it did may prove far more important. By rescheduling certain cannabis activities into Schedule III, the federal government has quietly created something the industry has lacked for decades: a legitimate, structured pathway forward. This isn’t the end of prohibition, but it is the beginning of integration. And for those paying attention, it opens the door to a new kind of market—one that blends state medical programs, federal oversight, and emerging pharmaceutical potential into a hybrid system unlike anything we’ve seen before. President Trump must the credit for this vital policy change. I have advocated for this decision since he was elelcted in 2016 when I formed the United States…Open
NPR (Brittney Melton) - Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire. And, Trump eases medical marijuana rules
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for three weeks, President Trump says. And, the Trump administration is easing rules on medical marijuana.
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YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Trump reclassifies marijuana to Schedule III drug, allowing research on safety & efficacy, says DOJ
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order Thursday to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The order shifts the designation of licensed medical marijuana from a high level of regulation to a much looser level. It also provides a tax break to licensed medical marijuana operators. This move does not legalize marijuana use under federal law, but it will impact the 40 states that have approved medical marijuana programs. #trump #marijuana #doj
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JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Cotton blasts Trump admin for downgrading marijuana drug classification
The move doesn't legalize marijuana or remove criminal penalties for use and possession, but it reclassifies marijuana from its current Schedule I to the lower classification of Schedule III.
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Trump Admin Reclassifies Medical Marijuana as Less Dangerous Drug.
President Donald J. Trump has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana, easing restrictions on research and allowing tax deductions.
President Donald J. Trump has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana , easing restrictions on research and allowing tax deductions for state-licensed medical marijuana companies. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump’s Acting Attorney General, Todd Blanche, signed an order on Thursday reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, marking a historic shift in federal drug policy. DETAIL: The reclassification does not legalize marijuana federally but changes its regulation, allowing for tax deductions for state-licensed medical marijuana companies and easing research barriers. This move aligns with President Trump’s directive to expedite the reclassification process, which had been…Open
NEWSNATIONNOW (ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and GENE JOHNSON, Associated Press) - Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug
The order signed by Todd Blanche does not legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use under U.S. law but changes how it's regulated.