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The federal government seems mostly fine with cannabis. Democrats are all in on legalization. Republicans are split publicly, less so privately. And this mercurial president seems to be leaning toward greater leeway, teasing a rescheduling of THC while being cool with medical marijuana. And for better or worse, they're busy frying other fish.
(February 20, 2023) HBI and Josh Kesselman are no strangers to generating media attention. However, this time, the headlines aren't exactly positive.
The use of delta-9-THCO and delta-8-THCO has surged among cannabis consumers, driven by their high potency levels. However, the U.S. DEA has just designated these two compounds as Schedule I controlled substances, thereby making them federally illegal in the country.