‘There Are A Lot Of People Who Smoke Cannabis In Congress,’ Lawmaker Says
A lawmaker who helps to lead the Congressional Cannabis Caucus says there are “a lot” of fellow legislators on Capitol Hill who secretly smoke marijuana. “I think there are a lot of people who smoke cannabis in Congress,” Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) said on Wednesday. She added, however, that legalization is an important policy issue […]
Congress wants crackdown on unregulated cannabis products (Newsletter: May 13, 2026)
Vets medical marijuana vote; CA cannabis drive-thrus; GA & IA medical marijuana expansion; OH cannabis attitudes poll; IN officials talk rescheduling Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Before […]
Alcohol Is Fun. Hangovers Suck. Here’s What I Drink Instead.
A first-person review of the hemp-derived THC cocktail base I poured at our Cannabis Cup in New York. What’s in it, how it hits, and why I haven’t stopped pouring it. The Short Version Hemp-derived Delta-9 THC. Federally compliant. Real black currant. 5mg THC plus 10mg THCV per 1.5oz pour. About sixteen pours per 750ml. […]
The 2026 Elections Matter More For Cannabis Than The Next Bill Filed In Congress (Op-Ed)
“The next phase of cannabis policy will not be decided by a single bill. It will be shaped by the political environment that determines whether any bill has a path.” By Jordan Isenstadt, National Cannabis Industry Association The cannabis industry loves a headline bill. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act. Rescheduling. Federal reform. […]
Kodak Black Arrested in Florida on MDMA Trafficking Charge, Pleads Not Guilty
Kodak Black has been arrested in Florida and charged with felony MDMA trafficking in connection with a November 2025 investigation near Orlando, though the rapper has pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial. The case highlights how Florida trafficking laws often hinge on the quantity of a substance rather than proof of intent to […]
DEA launching new cannabis business registration applications (Newsletter: May 12, 2026)
ATF changes marijuana question on gun form; MA lawmakers pass on anti-cannabis measure; CT psychedelics bill to gov; IN GOP legalization bill Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… […]
Congressional Committee Directs DEA To Crack Down On Unregulated Cannabis Products That ‘Threaten Consumer Safety’
A powerful congressional committee is expected to approve a report this week that directs federal officials to take enforcement action against unregulated cannabinoid products that “threaten consumer safety.” The House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday is set to take up a Fiscal Year 2027 spending bill covering Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, as well as […]
White House drug czar says cannabis is “still illegal” after rescheduling (Newsletter: May 11, 2026)
Study: Older adults see marijuana as Rx alternative; MN psilocybin amendment passes; LA psychedelic treatment vote; MA anti-cannabis ballot lawsuit Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Your good […]
Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana And Hemp Regulation Bill Sets The State Up For Broader Recreational Legalization, GOP Senator Says
“This bill does not legalize adult-use cannabis, but eventually we probably will. If we have this board set up ahead of time, they can do it in a professional manner.” By Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital-Star A state Senate committee has advanced a bill to create a Cannabis Control Board that would allow more oversight of […]
Full Disclosure: The Pentagon Released UFO Files. The Smart Move Is To Grow Your Own Weed.
The government opened the UAP vault. Politicians are talking. The internet is spiraling. High Times offers a galactic thought experiment rooted in cannabis, sovereignty and the humble power of growing your own. This morning, May 8, 2026, the Department of War released the first tranche of declassified UFO files under President Donald Trump’s PURSUE program […]