Trump Reschedules Marijuana. But, Wait… There’s A Catch
Cannabis is now in the middle of a rare federal pivot. President Trump has signed an executive order directing the federal government to move marijuana toward reclassification under federal law. Some see the shift as long overdue recognition of medical reality. Others worry it could deepen federal control over a plant that remains illegal nationwide. […]
Gang Starr’s Guru Quit Smoking Weed And Didn’t Like His Friends Anymore. Ice-T Explains Why
“I stopped smoking and realized I didn’t like my friends.” The line allegedly belongs to the late Guru of Gang Starr. In our new podcast, House of Haze, ICE-T brings it back as a gut check for anyone who built a circle around consumption. Ice-T isn’t anti-cannabis. He respects the plant, the culture, the history. […]
Trump cannabis order could touch banking & CBD Medicare coverage (Newsletter: December 18, 2025)
GOP lawmaker slams rescheduling; Poll: Voters back legalization; Marijuana in public housing; ME gov candidate: don’t sign recriminalization petition 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 you dig […]
White House Confirms Trump Will ‘Address Marijuana Rescheduling’ Thursday, But Reported Details On Final Decision Are ‘Speculation’
A White House spokesperson has confirmed to Marijuana Moment that President Donald Trump is “currently expected to address marijuana rescheduling” on Thursday, though they added that “any details of this potential action until officially announced by the White House are speculation.” This comes amid a rapidly churning rumor mill about the president’s potential plans to […]
Cannabis banking issues debated in Senate committee (Newsletter: December 17, 2025)
Bill targets online marijuana ads; Senator attends hemp biz opening; GOP lawmaker: Cannabis a “gateway drug”; Prohibitionist filing in SCOTUS gun case 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… […]
WATCH: Ice-T’s Wild MDMA Story, Guns, and the Truth About Legal Weed
“Anyone in jail for anything to do with cannabis should be set free.” Ice-T does not blink when he says it. He does not reach for qualifiers. He keeps talking. “It’s legal in enough places,” he adds. “That’s like having somebody in jail for alcohol after Prohibition.” We are on House of Haze, a High […]
Trump’s Marijuana Rescheduling Order Could Include Industry Banking And CBD Medicare Coverage Provisions, Sources Say
Cannabis industry observers believe it is increasingly likely that President Donald Trump will soon sign an executive order directing federal agencies to complete the marijuana rescheduling process. But multiple reports indicate that the directive could also contain additional components touching on cannabis business banking access and Medicare coverage for CBD. The exact details of the executive […]
Florida Used Taxpayer Money to Kill Legal Weed
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration diverted more than $35 million in taxpayer funds that investigators say were used to influence last year’s ballot fights over abortion and recreational cannabis, according to a months-long investigation by the Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times. The money, originally allocated for healthcare, child welfare and opioid recovery programs, was […]
CBD Provides Pain Relief, Improves Sleep And Aids Relaxation, Study Involving Olympic Athletes Shows
Elite athletes find cannabidiol, or CBD, useful for soreness and recovery, a new study shows. Researchers found that top competitors use CBD to manage pain, improve sleep and ease the stress of training at the highest level. But the results suggest that even as many athletes believe the cannabis compound helps them recover, they also […]
Bipartisan Senators Discuss Marijuana Industry Banking Issues As Trump ‘Strongly’ Considers Rescheduling
As President Donald Trump affirms that his administration is “very strongly” considering a proposal to reschedule marijuana, bipartisan senators raised the issue during a hearing with a former state cannabis regulator who testified about the unique challenges federal prohibition imposes on state regulators. While attention within the cannabis community is largely focused on a potentially […]