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From Texas’ escalating war on hemp to EU-certified inhalers and Argentina’s full-scale overhaul of its medical cannabis program, this week offered no shortage of headlines that could shape the future of the cannabis industry across borders and sectors. Let’s dig in. Policy &...

Another week, another wave of headlines reshaping the cannabis world. Maryland legalizes consumption lounges—but no smoking allowed. Hawaii expands medical access but adds a controversial surveillance clause. In Canada, Cannara posts a record quarter, SNDL launches a strategic review and Aurora...

President Donald Trump's pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is apparently considering a proposal to federally reschedule cannabis. The DEA administrator nominee, Terrance Cole, says it will be "one of my first priorities" if he's confirmed. "If confirmed, it'll be one of my first...

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is trying to be cool again. And by "cool," we mean desperately attempting to curb the inevitable: weed is mainstream, legal in much of the U.S. and enjoying a global glow-up. But instead of rolling with the times, the DEA has teamed up with anti-...

President Donald Trump has tapped Terrance Cole, a former 22-year DEA official and Virginia public safety administrator, to take the helm of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Trump announced the appointment Tuesday afternoon in a social media post. "Together, we will save lives, and MAKE...

The Trump administration launched an immigration enforcement blitz in Chicago on Sunday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed in a statement. ICE agents are expected to be joined by officials from several more agencies in the multi-day operation that will soon spread across the...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a detailed letter to Elon Musk, chair of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with numerous suggestions for slashing federal spending. Warren outlined proposals she said could save the federal government upwards of $2 trillion over...

A new poll by NuggMD reveals a stark divide between frequent cannabis consumers and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). According to the survey, conducted between January 16 and January 19, 2025, only 4% of respondents trust the DEA to be an “unbiased proponent” for cannabis...

This week in cannabis was relatively subdued, with the most significant news stemming from Washington, D.C. The Trump administration appointed a controversial new acting DEA administrator, Derek S. Maltz, raising concerns over the future of cannabis rescheduling efforts. Meanwhile, updates from...

Derek Maltz has been appointed acting administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, which places him at the helm of the agency amid contentious debates over cannabis rescheduling and President Donald Trump’s executive order designating drug cartels as foreign terrorists. A 28-...

The cannabis industry continues to evolve amidst regulatory challenges, expanding markets and innovative product launches. This week’s updates span U.S. federal reform delays, Florida's renewed push for legalization, international developments in Europe, corporate acquisitions and cutting-...

A federal judge delayed a pivotal hearing on the Biden administration's proposal to ease restrictions on marijuana, citing serious allegations of misconduct within the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). On Monday afternoon, Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney canceled the Jan. 21 hearing,...

The cannabis industry saw significant developments this week, with key updates from New York, New Jersey, Tilray, DoorDash, Ukraine, Agrify, Safe Harbor, the DEA and Canopy USA shaping the landscape. Here’s a closer look at the highlights. New York Cannabis Industry Reports $1 Billion In...

Amplify ETFs announced Wednesday that it plans to liquidate the Amplify U.S. Alternative Harvest ETF (NYSE:MJUS), with trading set to end Jan. 27. The Amplify U.S. Alternative Harvest ETF has a significant allocation to cannabis-related companies like Green Thumb Industries (OTC:GTBIF) and Curaleaf...

In a new twist on Wednesday, a DEA judge ordered the agency to respond to allegations that it opposes President Joe Biden's directive of August 2023 to reschedule marijuana and that it is improperly conferring with cannabis opponents. Marijuana Moment reported that one day after a motion was filed...