Washington D.C.

In a grand show of celebration, President Donald Trump is preparing to mark his 79th birthday with a massive military parade in Washington D.C., an event anticipated to draw as many as 200,000 attendees. The parade serves a dual purpose: it’s a birthday celebration for President Trump and a...

In response to President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on global imports, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) has directed his administration to pursue new strategic partnerships with international trading partners. “California is not Washington D.C.,” Newsom said in a video...

On Friday, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order aimed at cracking down on crime and boosting immigration enforcement in the District of Columbia. The order establishes the “D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force,” which will coordinate federal and local efforts to...

2024’s sure-to-be-harsh storm season is underway. Tropical Storm Debby is making its way up the East Coast. Populated cities such as Baltimore, Washington D.C. and New York City are at risk of floods. The Forecast: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued an update for Storm...

In a recent development, StubHub is facing a lawsuit filed by the attorney general for Washington, D.C., accusing the company of misleading advertising and inflating ticket prices with hidden fees. What Happened: The lawsuit alleges that StubHub has been engaging in a deceptive practice known as...

"The real catalyst is going to be federal legalization. Unfortunately, it’s just going to take many years longer," began Anthony Coniglio, founder, president, and CIO of NewLake Capital Partners Inc. (OTCQX: NLCP), setting the tone for what would be an illuminating discussion at the...

As several states advance measures relating to the lawful use of psychedelic medicines and with Congressmembers aiming to do their part at the federal level, a key sign could anticipate further movement in Washington D.C.  Caitlin Oprysko wrote in POLITICO that in recent years, more...

President Biden decided once again to exclude Washington, D.C. from legalizing recreational cannabis sales as part of the budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2024, reported Marijuana Moment. The Biden-Harris administration submitted the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget...

Building on his efforts to improve the regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies, as well as for his defense of his company's staking services, Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong said on Monday he was visiting Washington, D.C., advocating for...

A townhome in Washington D.C. owned by Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder of crypto exchange FTX, has been put on the market for $3.28 million. What Happened: This property was part of a larger collection of nearly $700 million in assets, which included cash and shares of Robinhood Markets Inc...

Washington, D.C. lawmakers have unanimously approved yet another cannabis reform measure on the same day they sent an amended piece of legislation seeking to make several changes to the District's medical cannabis program to Mayor Muriel Bowser's (D) desk. The D.C. Council greenlighted the...

Washington D.C. lawmakers gave the green light to an amended piece of legislation seeking to make several changes to the District's medical cannabis program, reported Marijuana Moment. The Washington, D.C. Council approved the measure from council chairman Phil Mendelson (D) on Tuesday in a 13-...

A bill to amend Washington, D.C.’s medical marijuana program that would eliminate licensing caps for medical marijuana businesses was approved by the District’s lawmakers on Friday, reported Marijuana Moment. Supported by D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) on behalf of Mayor...

New Jersey Sees Substantial Drop In Arrests For Small-Time Marijuana Dealing Following Rec Use Legalization Recreational marijuana sales went into effect in New Jersey in April 2021. Over a year later, marijuana arrests for selling small amounts has drastically declined  -...

Nebraska Medical Cannabis Campaign Needs More Money As Deadline To Submit Petition Approaches A campaign to get a medical cannabis proposal on the Nebraska ballot later this year is desperate for funding, as a summer deadline to submit a petition to the state is approaching, reported High Times....