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GOP Sen. John Cornyn Takes Health Secretary To Task Over Cannabis Rescheduling: Xavier Becerra Holds His Own
VP Harris Will Meet Rapper Fat Joe And Others Pardoned By Biden For Cannabis Convictions To Discuss Criminal Justice Reforms
Law Enforcement Leaders Urge Biden To Reclassify Cannabis, Citing 'Direct Conflict Between State And Federal Laws'
VP Harris Will Meet Rapper Fat Joe And Others Pardoned By Biden For Cannabis Convictions To Discuss Criminal Justice Reforms
Law Enforcement Leaders Urge Biden To Reclassify Cannabis, Citing 'Direct Conflict Between State And Federal Laws'
Trump-Linked Stocks Digital World, Phunware Are Rising Wednesday: What's Going On?
DEA To Congress: We Hold 'Final Authority' On Cannabis Rescheduling, Overruling Biden's Health Authorities

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Biden Pardons Thousands Convicted Of Cannabis Possession, Calls On Governors To Do The Same
President Joe Biden announced on Friday that he is pardoning thousands of people who were convicted for the use and/or simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia, and will commute the sentences of 11 people serving jail sentences for non-violent drug offenses. 
Biden, Xi Commit To Fentanyl Fight, But Doubts Persist On Curbing Deadly Flow
President Joe Biden announced in a Wednesday press conference that he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping had reached an understanding to "reduce the flow of precursor chemicals and pill presses from
Cannabis Boom: U.S. Leads World With 54M Consumers As Seniors, Not Youth, Drive Growth
Cannabis holds the dubious title as the most widely used illicit substance in the world, with about 219 million partaking in its use as of 2021. This prevalence is notably high in the U.S. where 52 million people self-identify as consumers, including teens and  their grandparents. Teenagers: Who’s Doing What?
GOP Gov DeWine Already Plotting To Change Ohio's Legal Weed Law, Which Biden's Not Impressed With But Sen. Schumer Loves
It wasn't even 48 hours after Ohioans voted to approve an initiative to legalize recreational marijuana when Gov. Mike DeWine (R) came out with his plans to amend it. 
Cross-Political Coalition To Biden: Deschedule Cannabis, Don't Just Rebrand Federal Criminalization
In an unprecedented show of unity, diverse advocacy groups come together to lobby President Biden for full marijuana legalization in 2023.
'Uh Oh', Says Elon Musk On President Biden Requiring AI Companies To 'Address Algorithmic Discrimination'
Elon Musk has been vocal about regulating AI, but he is now singing a different tune after President Biden issued an AI executive order.
Marijuana Legalization: 31 Bipartisan House Reps Urge DEA To Reassess Cannabis Scheduling
A coalition of 31 bipartisan House members sent a letter to DEA administrator Anne Milgram, urging the agency to consider congressional and state marijuana legalization efforts as it carries out its review into
Take A Clue From Powell And Biden – Prepare Now To Prosper In The New Era
To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
Trump, Biden Tied In National Poll Again: Did Skipping Republican Debate Help Former President?
The 2024 presidential election could end up being a rematch of the 2020 election race, which saw voters choose between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Biden Tells Congressional Black Caucus No One Should Be In Prison Over Marijuana Possession, Sound Familiar?
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosted its annual Phoenix Awards this past weekend in Washington, D.C., to honor Black excellence in politics.  
Florida GOP Rep. Steube Wants To Impeach Biden And Kick Prince Harry Out Of The Country
Republican Rep Greg Steube from Florida, presented the Substance and Possession Abuse Restrictions for Entrance (SPARE) Act last week to amend the nation’s visa regulations. Under U.S.
Tina Turner: Queen Of Rock 'N' Roll, Force Of Nature, Feminist Icon, Say Obama, Biden, Angela Bassett, Clinton
Tina Turner's death, though she’d been ill for several years, felt like a gut punch for many. Whether you'd seen her perform live, on TV or grew up listening to her raspy voice belt out gutsy songs, there was something magnificent about being in the world at the same time as she was.
Biden Praises Journalists At WH Correspondents Dinner, Expresses Special Love For Brittney Griner
As expected, President Biden began his remarks at Saturday's White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) dinner on a serious note to and about journalists, calling the free press a pillar of a free society, n
Biden Administration Considering Stronger AI Safety Measures
Trending topics don’t get much hotter than artificial intelligence (AI) technology. While many news stories accentuate the positives, such as how AI is bringing greater productivity and efficiency to the business world, there are just as many circulated about potential concerns.
Federal Court: Gun Ban On Marijuana Users Unconstitutional In A New Texas Ruling
Recent Second Amendment cases have set a precedent for stricter scrutiny of gun restrictions, presenting mounting challenges for the U.S.
Is The Cannabis Industry Ignoring Minority Communities?
The cannabis industry has faced criticism for ignoring minority communities and failing to address the harm caused by the war on drugs, both in terms of ownership and leadership diversity and the impact of cannabis prohibition on these communities.
State Of The Union: President Biden Lays Out Plan To Alleviate Deadly Opioid And Fentanyl Crisis
In his second State of the Union, President Biden touched on what has been called the most serious issue the DEA has seen in decades and doubtless the country’s most pressing issue: the opioi
Presidential Marijuana Pardon Applications Still Unavailable Months After White House Announcement
This is a press release from NORML and appears here with permission. The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) is urging the Biden Administration to expeditiously move forward on its promise to provide pardons for low-level federal marijuana convictions.
What Will Happen With Cannabis In 2023? Industry Experts Debate Exclusively On Benzinga
“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” Warren Buffett  As one of the world’s most famous and wealthy investors wisely said – it takes time and patience to appreciate the fruit of hard work. But, nothing is sweeter than the taste of your own success.
President Biden, What About Military Members? Cannabis Pardons Don't Apply To The Troops, But There's A Silver Lining
President Biden announced a historic move la
Why Is Aurora Trading Higher Today? No, It's Not Just Because Biden's Historic Marijuana Reform Announcement
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB) repurchased an aggregate of approximately CA$31.3 million (US$23.0 million) principal amount of its convertible senior notes at a total cost, including accrued interest, of CA$29.8 millio
BENZINGA TV EXCLUSIVE: Why The OPEC+ Decision To Cut Oil Production May Not Mean A Rise In Oil Prices
On today's (Oct.
Biden Calls Out Putin For 'Lies' And 'Overt Nuclear Threats' At UN Appearance
President Joe Biden used large sections of his speech at the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday to condemn Russia's war in Ukraine and the Kremlin's nuclear threats on the West.