Trump Administration Urges Congress to Regulate—Not Ban—Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products
As the federal ban on hemp-derived cannabinoid products looms, the White House weighs in.
Executive Branch
Event Video: "Murder on the Land and the Sea: Extrajudicial Drug War Killings in the 21st Century"
Our March 2026 side event at the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs meeting discussed extrajudicial drug war killings by the Philippine and US governments, and called for information-gathering to prepare future criminal prosecutions of US officials for the Trump administration's unlawful strikes on alleged "drug boats".
David Borden
Important Message About Marijuana Rescheduling
Dear Drug Policy Reformer, You likely have seen the news about President Trump's 12/18/25 Executive Order addressing cannabis (marijuana) rescheduling as well as hemp and CBD concerns. Our
Fixing the Hemp Ban: Industry and Legislative Proposals [FEATURE]
As of now, there is less than a year until a ban on most hemp cannabinioid products goes into effect, but the industry and Congress are looking at fixes.
Reformers React to Trump's Marijuana Rescheduling Executive Order [FEATURE]
Rescheduling is only a start, not the end when it comes to marijuana policy reform.
Beverages with hemp-derived cannabinoids. The Trump administration appears open to regulating--not banning--them.
Trump Orders Movement on Cannabis Rescheduling, Leaving Opening for Hemp Industry [FEATURE]
An executive order by President Trump has directed the US Attorney General to expedite the rescheduling process. He has also signaled his administration is open to regulating -- not banning -- hemp-derived cannabinoids.
US military strike on alleged "drug boat" in the Caribbean
Important Message and Alert About the Boat Strikes
Dear Reformer, Last February I warned President Trump might attempt Duterte-style extrajudicial drug war killings in the United States. In a different way, Trump is now doing extrajudicial drug war
One of the South American "drug boats" blown out of the water by the US military. The death stands at 43 so far. (DOD)
Do Trump Drug Boat Killings Expose US Servicemembers to Criminal Liability? [FEATURE]
Obeying an order to kill unarmed civilians on the high seas could get American GIs in trouble.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is confronting the US over its drug boat attacks. (Creative Commons)
US Strikes Another "Drug Boat" in the Caribbean, Colombia-US Feud Heats Up, More... (10/21/25)
For at least the sixth time in as many weeks, the US has blown an alleged boat carrying drugs out of the water in the Caribbean, a Colombian family says the strikes killed one of their members, and more.
Industrial hemp is coming to Central Asia after Kazakhstan legalized its cultivation. (Pixabay)
US Attacks Another Venezuelan "Drug Boat," CA Gov Signs Bill to Expedite Marijuana, Psychedelic Research, More... (10/15/2025)
The State Department has revoked the visas of dozens of Mexican politicians and government officials over cartel ties, Kazakhstan legalizes industrial hemp, and more.