Trump’s New DEA Leader Has A ‘Just Say No’ Stance On Marijuana, Linking Cannabis Use To Suicide Risk And Schizophrenia
President Donald Trump has formally named his decide to steer the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)—deciding on a decades-long company veteran and prime Virginia official who’s voiced issues in regards to the risks of marijuana and linked its use to larger suicide threat amongst youth. On Tuesday, Trump introduced that he’s nominating Terrance Cole to function […]
GOP Senator Pushes RFK Jr. On ‘Preventing The Expansion Of Marijuana’ As Trump’s Health Secretary
A GOP senator says he and President Donald Trump’s decide to steer the nation’s prime well being company, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., just lately met and mentioned the “importance” of “preventing the expansion of marijuana.” Ahead of a Senate affirmation vote for Kennedy’s nomination to move up the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services […]
GOP Congressman Wants To Talk With RFK Jr. About How ‘Marijuana Is Harmful’ As Trump’s Cabinet Pick Heads To Confirmation Vote
A GOP congressman says it’s “definitely” time to have a chat with President Donald Trump’s decide for head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to persuade him that “marijuana is harmful” and that the way in which to make Americans wholesome is by “limiting” its use. After Robert F. Kennedy Jr. […]
RFK Says He’ll ‘Defer’ To DEA On Marijuana Rescheduling As Trump’s Health Secretary, While Dodging Questions On Legalization Support
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s nominee to guide the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), says he’ll defer to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on marijuana rescheduling if confirmed. And he’d “like to review the data” that led to the well being company’s advice for the reform earlier than he doubtlessly […]
Past Marijuana Use Shouldn’t Disqualify For Security Clearances, Trump’s Intel Director Pick Tulsi Gabbard Says, But Ongoing Use Is ‘More Complex’
President Donald Trump’s choice to serve as director of national intelligence (DNI), former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D/R-HI), says that past marijuana use should not disqualify a person from receiving a security clearance—but “ongoing” use of cannabis is a “more complex” eligibility consideration. In written responses to a variety of questions for the record (QFRs) from […]
Republicans Are ‘Wrong About Marijuana Reform,’ Trump’s First Attorney General Pick Matt Gaetz Says
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), President Donald Trump’s initial pick for U.S. attorney general, wouldn’t smoke a joint during an interview with Bill Maher—but he did call out his party for being on the wrong side of the marijuana legalization debate. On Maher’s “Club Random” podcast, the controversial former congressman, who resigned from office after […]
Former DEA official who calls cannabis a “gateway drug” could be Trump’s pick (Newsletter: January 21, 2025)
Feds change marijuana terminology; CBP moves to dismiss cannabis biz lawsuit; Warren presses RFK on marijuana; MO psychedelics 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 into […]