Trump signs order to reschedule marijuana for medical use
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing federal agencies to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, a move aimed at removing longstanding barriers to research on its medical uses and providing better guidance for patients and doctors dealing with chronic pain and other conditions. […]
Senate passes critical funding package to end historic GOVT shutdown: What you need to know
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States Senate passed HR 5371 tiled, “Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026,” on November 10 with a 60-40 vote, and now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration on Wednesday, November 12. The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could end Wednesday if […]
Federal funding passes first hurdle, contains provision gutting hemp-derived products
WASHINGTON, D.C—The United States Senate voted 60-40, in a first step, to approve H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, which funds the government through early 2026. The resolution now heads to a floor vote on Monday. If the bill passes with no changes to the House’s Bill, then the bill moves to […]
