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AOC Supports Trump’s Marijuana Rescheduling Move, Even If It ‘Doesn’t Quite Make All The Wrongs Right’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fears President Trump reschduling only medical cannabis and not recreational marijuana does nothing to address the damage of the “war on drugs”
Republicans shrug as 'socialist' Trump accusations fly
While Trump has expanded his power within the private sector on congressional Republicans' watch, many powerful GOP members of Congress shrug off his repeated power plays.
Democrats who worked with Mullin on Native issues optimistic he can right ship at DHS
The LCB’s exclusive reporting on Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s bipartisan work for Indian Country
As Ramadan ends, attacks ramp up —“I’m ready to get rid of the Muslims,” Sen. Tuberville says
Muslim members of Congress are fighting back after an increasing number of Republicans call for Muslim bans
Rand Paul accuses DHS nominee & Cherokee Nation member Markwayne Mullin of lying
LCB founder Matt Laslo’s exclusive feature for longtime NPR client National Native News
GOP senators privately admit Rand Paul was right about Mullin after 'vicious' takedown
LCB founder Matt Laslo’s exclusive feature for wire service client Raw Story
EXCLUSIVE: Justice Dept to receive referral today to probe Kristi Noem for perjury
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies before Congress.
Inside the Republican Party’s civil war over whether America’s at “war” with Iran or not
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Justice Department ‘Should Take About 20 Years’ To Reschedule Marijuana, GOP Congressman Says
Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris is still advocating for cannabis prohibition even after President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order rescheduling marijuana.
'Wackos': GOP senators ridicule Dem demands for ICE reform as yet another shutdown looms
In wake of the 2nd deadly shooting by ICE agents in Minnesota, Democrats are demanding reforms, which Republicans are laughing off
Trump Was ‘Poorly Advised’ On Marijuana Rescheduling, GOP Senator Says After Directly Raising Concerns With President
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Attack on gun rights from top Trump officials — Noem, Patel & Miller — makes GOP squirm
LCB founder Matt Laslo’s feature on gun rights after ICE agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis after they removed his legally licensed handgun.
Marijuana Moment: Democratic Senator ‘Very Concerned’ About How DOJ Will Handle Marijuana Rescheduling
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Raw Story: 'They don't care about the girls!' Comer scoffs at Dems in Clinton subpoena showdown
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Marijuana Moment: Cannabis Caucus Co-chair dismisses concerns over DOJ marijuana rescheduling delay
Veteran marijuana journalists Matt Laslo and The LCB cover cannabis policy in Washington for Marijuana Moment.
Raw Story: ‘A lot of anxiety’ — Top senators fear Trump’s serious about grabbing Greenland
Award-winning Raw Story has won two awards since hiring The LCB and its founder Matt Laslo to cover Washington politics for the digital news outlet.
Marijuana Moment: GOP Senator Claims Marijuana Is A ‘Gateway Drug,’ Voicing Opposition To Trump’s Rescheduling Order
The LCB contributed original reporting from Washington to this Marijuana Moment cannabis rescheduling exclusive.
National Native News: North Carolina’s Lumbee Tribe is now 575th federally recognized tribe
The LCB and Matt Laslo have covered Congress, the White House and Supreme Court for National Native News for decades.
Marijuana Moment: Lawmakers’ mixed reactions to marijuana rescheduling news from Trump administration
The LCB’s founder is veteran Washington correspondent Matt Laslo who regularly breaks cannabis news for Marijuana Moment