DEA

pizza5001

ICE’s $167B budget is bigger than the Marine Corps ($55B), FBI ($11B), DEA ($3B), ATF ($2B), CBP ($19B), Secret Service ($3B), U.S. Marshals ($4B), TSA ($10B), Coast Guard ($14B), and Space Force ($39B) combined.

TwoDrunkKittens

I find it very odd that he stepped down in May and there was no announcement on his replacement from the DEA.  They also took down their leadership page on the DEA website.  Maltz was supposed to hold the seat from Milgram to when Cole was confirmed. I wonder what would have made him so upset that he quits after only a few months?  Clearly he isn’t “retired” by the looks of his tweets. 

UsedState7381

https://nitter.net/derekmaltz_sr/status/1940062978163839257#m The former interim DEA head being the prohibitionist that he always was is back to rambling about cannabis...Oh well, at least this time he acknowledged that a legal cannabis market exists and must be protected, so there's some silver lining at least. Still no words on Schedule 3 at all. It has been good to see all of this schedule 3 noise back on Twitter, but until the Senate figures it shit out and confirms Terrance Cole already, nothing else is happening. Hmmm...Time to buy, I guess.

GeoLogic23

Are they going to do a new HHS assessment? Or would Trump's DEA be simply signing off on the HHS assessment that was directed by Biden and performed during Biden's term?

Weary_Ad162

This makes absolutely zero sense. Biden’s DEA head is gone and has nothing to do with rescheduling now

Den923

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Twoturtlefuks

Sure thing. No one is being racist against anyone like you’re trying to imply ya weirdo. You can do a quick google search to find multiple sources that tie Chinese nationalists with the marijuana market. Ties to Chinese nationalists with fentanyl. Ties to Chinese in I can keep going on how from purchasing of homes seized by DEA , etc. You Chinese or something? Lose monies ? Enjoy smoking sprayed chemicals ? Here is the lastest of you guys losing monies : https://www.wnem.com/2025/05/30/4-chinese-nationals-charged-maintaining-marijuana-facility/

bananastock

I thought the DEA button has been there a while.

UsedState7381

Yeah we have known this since yesterday, it's good news...But not enough to get me happy. Plus, this still needs to go through the Senate and the Senate doesn't even want to vote for SAFE Banking, imagine then voting to allow access to a schedule 1 drug. IF the DEA fast tracks a final rule to S3 before this bill is brought to the Senate floor, then it might have a chance, but otherwise don't get your hopes up.

Many_Easy

What about Tyson, Weldon comments? Or the DEA button added yesterday? It’s great news whenever politicians do something to support veterans. However, none of the recent news means anything for valuations until we get ACTUAL reforms.

GeoLogic23

Reform is absolutely going to happen, because they have to pass the Farm Bill one of these days. We know 100% that we are getting some sort of reform in regards to hemp in the Farm Bill. I think the DEA could be waiting until after the Farm Bill too. Why would you reschedule cannabis only to immediately have Congress vote through a bill that will affect the legality of cannabis/hemp? Seems like it'd make a lot more sense to wait to see what Congress does with THC in the Farm Bill before doing anything with rescheduling.

Tiaan

I actually don't know how significant this is. Turns out this list has been getting compiled on the DEA front page since October 2024. It looks like they just recently moved it to its own page and now link to it via that button

jmu_alumni

Mike Tyson & Weldon Angelos both talked to trump recently and say reform is going to happen Congress starting to pick up conversation and bills about Hemp Regulation DEA goes after illegal grows DEA just now spent time compiling documentation on NPRM Cole is about to get voted in very soon Breadcrumbs?

jmu_alumni

Well this is interesting. DEA just compiled all the documentation on NPRM. Something brewing? https://www.dea.gov/notice-proposed-rulemaking-nprm https://x.com/admindotlaw/status/1938020217361256745?s=46&t=zPyMS7ww1KmMmwwKd-prIw

UsedState7381

My only fear now is if he decides on starting over the ALJ hearings process or even just resume where it's left off, either situation would be pushing back the final rule by the DEA to another year, and full implementation beyond the midterms. If we get to 2026 without a final rule, large parts of the industry will be thoroughly fucked.

IllCamel5907

78% of the states in this country have legal medical marijuana programs, yet the DEA still considers marijuana to be a schedule 1 drug with "no currently accepted medical use". The absurdity of this is immeasurable.

UsedState7381

https://nitter.net/admindotlaw/status/1937863275837796561#m Shane Pennington on Twitter: >For those following mj rescheduling, pg 7 fn 13 of this DEA doc temporarily placing 3 synth opioids in schedule I may be of interest. DEA acknowledges the existence of and authority for the 2-part test for CAMU, though it also applies its own 5-part test.  The doc in question: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11462.pdf?utm_campaign=pi+subscription+mailing+list&utm_medium=email&utm_source=federalregister.gov Well, acknowledgment of the 2-factor test that used by the HHS to reschedule cannabis to schedule 3, by the DEA in a temporary ruling, is very good news...But still, not good enough to get me any excited.

AverageNo130

That's why it makes most sense for the DOJ and DEA to approve S3. Those anti cannabis voters would have a very hard time pinning S3 on Trump if that happens. And those despicable reefer madness Congress suits would lose their leverage obstructing cannabis reform. This scenario seemingly works best for the President.

Twist_of_Fate_44

" .. But let’s not forget that future AGs could reverse course just as easily. That’s the real weakness of this shortcut—it lacks permanence. In fact, even if marijuana gets rescheduled via [the full DEA/HHS process](https://harris-sliwoski.com/cannalawblog/thoughts-on-the-terrible-pageant-of-marijuana-rescheduling/) and lands in Schedule III, a future AG could use § 811(d)(1) to shove it right back into Schedule I. That’s why long-term reform can’t rely solely on executive action " " .. Congressional action remains essential. It’s the only way to prevent policy from swinging with each administration. Congress can revise treaty obligations, override them, or exit them altogether. And unlike the executive branch, Congress can create a durable legal framework for marijuana that protects the industry from regulatory whiplash. The [States Reform Act 2.0](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2934/text) is currently the most viable legalization proposal in Congress. But it, too, has a gap: it doesn’t eliminate the AG’s authority under § 811(d)(1). A simple amendment could fix this by stating that § 811(d)(1) no longer applies to marijuana. Otherwise, even after Congressional action, a future AG could potentially reassert unilateral control (while such congressional action would likely prevail here, over the AG’s action, it would create confusion and uncertainty while litigation played out). "

KAI5ER

then again • *Grassley opening statement* (4/30 Judiciary hearing) says Cole “will face close scrutiny on marijuana scheduling” and that “full debate on the floor may be necessary.” [judiciary.senate.gov](https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/press/rep/releases/grassley-opening-statement-on-nominees-for-dea-administrator-us-marshals-director?utm_source=chatgpt.com) • *Politico Senate live-blog* covering nominations (4/28) notes Cotton and Blackburn have “told leadership they’ll withhold time agreements” on Cole until rescheduling issues are addressed. [https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/12/10/congress/press-act-blocked-in-senate-00193602?utm\_source=chatgpt.com](https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/12/10/congress/press-act-blocked-in-senate-00193602?utm_source=chatgpt.com) *Marijuana Moment* recap of the hearing quotes Grassley pressing Cole for a “full witness list, including sheriffs and narcotics officers.” • DEA’s own filing to the ALJ (Nov 2024) complains HHS “rejected” witness requests and says DEA will seek broader testimony. A Morgan Lewis client note on Cole’s nomination (5/22) says leadership “expects a July vote unless a time agreement emerges sooner.” *Cannabis Business Times* (5/14) reports Durbin and Graham staff are “drafting a bipartisan memorandum on hearing procedures” to satisfy GOP concerns and speed Cole’s floor vote.

KAI5ER

Sens. Grassley, Cotton & Blackburn have told leaders they’ll insist on the **full 30 hours** of post-cloture debate unless they get guarantees that DEA’s cannabis-rescheduling hearing will allow live law-enforcement witnesses, full discovery and cross-examination. June-July floor time is already booked with FAA re-authorization, NDAA markup, Ukraine/Israel supplemental and FY-26 appropriations. Leadership prioritises nominees that **everyone** will waive debate time on (judges, DoD posts). Judiciary staff are negotiating a bipartisan letter that locks in the cannabis ALJ hearing format. Republicans won’t yield debate hours until that’s signed. As soon as the hearing-rules letter is finalized—or Senate decides to eat the 30-hour debate—the cloture motion will be filed and Cole will clear. Worst-case, that’s the **week of July 8**.

UsedState7381

No MSOs have any relevant presence in Texas so I don't even understand why the hemp ban veto would affect them, and the new reforms that Abbott wants to do for medical MJ were very good news that might open the door to some of them to explore the market  I think the dump today is the same reason of the dump last week and then the rest of this month until Cole is in the DEA: Sell program on the ETF is pushing us down because there's no upside volume.

UsedState7381

Any hopes of further MJ legalization measures can only come via the ballots on the next election cycle and then there's still a few months after that until the measure gets properly implemented and the legal market starts maturing and then growing. So at best this is a late 2026 pipedream, it doesn't really solve or even alleviate any of our problems right now. This downward spiral will remain until *something* finally happens at the DEA. It's best not to look at the stock prices right now.

CaptainDouchington

The DEA, who dragged its feet? And Obama, who still went after state level pot farms until 2nd year? Yall got hilariously selective memory.

Mharciello

Is Palantir a military stock or just your usual spying cyberanalilyst and cybersecurity that the U.S usually contracts for FBI DEA and CIA for antiterrorism not war

transneptuneobj

Obama the guy who stopped the bush administrations policy of raiding legal marijuana farms, and Biden the guy who instructed the DEA to reschedule marijuana? 🤡

UsedState7381

All he has to do is make a single post about cannabis reform and reassuring the commitment he took on it(S3 and banking reform), it shouldn't even take a minute of his...And the guy passes way more time than he should on that social media of his. And yet, radio silence about it all. The reality is that he really doesn't give a single fuck about it, his silence on this is very likely because it doesn't even crosses his mind, and it's not like he's being pressed about it anyway. At this point all I'm looking forward to is to see what happens after Terrance Cole is confirmed for the DEA...Because in regards to Trump I doubt that he will be talking anything about it anytime soon until next year.

Own_Fold_5212

Good take, seems like it’s more about the DEA using the “illegal immigration” appeal to get resourcing to do this. This has no bearing on policy 🥲 We’ll have our answer soon with Cole heading into the DEA. Hard to be patient 😂…but we really need closure on the painful rescheduling saga. At least if there’s no rescheduling I can exit the sector (or at least stop investing more haha).

Gloomy_MTTime420

Umm, uh, well, where should I start? Good points but that’s not it at all. Marijuana is a plant. If you’ve ever grown it you know if requires very little upkeep, you have be brutally hard on it.c and the thing just survives. So it’s like a weed. Ha, it is WEED! ;) So here’s this thing that **ALL** of us can grow. In our backyard or some “public land” just behave, you know, the government taxes us to live on ours…but I digress. The reason it’s Schedule 1 is the pharmaceutical industry. I have nothing against people that take pharmaceuticals or believe they need pharmaceuticals, but pharmaceuticals know that if everyone was prescribed marijuana for every pharmacists prescription of, say, any drug over the cost of $30-$50…they know 70-99% of the people would choose that option. And what happens when people choose another option? Well, we don’t have VCRs, DVDs, we use seatbelts when we drive, and wow we’ve figured out that you probably shouldn’t live next to where they are doing fracking and polluting the aquifers and groundwater. And then the pharmaceutical goes out of business. And the markets and governments cry. Because they provide all the speculation and allow market makers to manipulate stock prices based on drug releases. If all that went away, and everyone just grew weed in their backyard, everyone ate healthier as a result, and we didn’t want to fight and go to war….well what would the government have as a lever to manipulate and control us? Weed, at its very core, is all about governmental control. When we forget that…suddenly we have a $150k/month pharmaceutical bill. Any other questions on why this is really a Schedule 1 class drug? DEA, FDA…are you listening? Your three letter acronym doesn’t mean anything when you know the truth. Bless their hearts for lying, manipulating, and all along knowing the real truth. They should be proud of the pharmaceutical “industrial complex” they’ve created. Oh, and damns don’t solve water issues. But no one seems to get that either.

SwordfishOk504

>It made it sound like an immigration investigation more than dea, No, the article makes it very clear this was a DEA operation that they requested other agencies take part in. "The DEA posted on social media that it requested help from the agencies and the Army because of the "magnitude and topography of this operation." " This is also not all that uncommon. The DEA tends to go after big operators like this that operate outside of state regulations. The biggest difference I see here is usually it's done at the request of local government.

AverageNo130

 A DEA spokesperson said the mission was aimed at illegal marijuana farms spanning about 787 acres in the Coachella Valley town.  Federal agents arrested between 70 and 75 undocumented immigrants and one U.S. citizen for impeding law enforcement. 

AverageNo130

Aug '23 when HHS approved S3 to Jan '25 when Trump was sworn in. That's 16 month of DEA inaction under Biden and the Dems. We've had 5 months of DEA inaction under Trump. The Dems are no better at Federal cannabis reform than Republicans.

Many_Easy

I didn’t put faith in him either. Nor Snoop, nor Weldon Angelos, nor all those lawyers with friends at the DEA, nor Booker, nor Kim Rivers speaking to Trump, nor Irwin Simon thinking Trump will do something, etc. We’re definitely right until it actually happens. Until then, I firmly believe that no one knows anything regardless of who or what they hear until it happens.

theduderino38

I wish I had the clout / cajones to be hawking a schedule 1 substance LITERALLY AT DEA HQ ….. 😂

Many_Easy

I hope I’m wrong, but I don’t put much credibility into cannabis rumours and Mike Tyson. I can only go by GOP cannabis history, MAGA/Project 2025 connection, current GOP opposition, and action not talk. DEA doesn’t even know, so no way Tyson does.

One-Yard9754

The DEA is stalling indefinitely. The GOP are in full control and do not want to help Cannabis, anyone who thinks differently is out to lunch. At this point, best bet is the Dems to gain control back of the Senate and maybe something happens after that - otherwise nothing is getting done during Trump's reign.

Tiaan

"The cannabis-related personality who was just recently photographed with Trump and was in a DEA photo-op said rescheduling is coming" I think we have different interpretations of what this means, but I do agree that nothing is guaranteed until it actually happens

mealucra

Johnny Harris created a video about the [Deep State](https://youtu.be/tWxh2oS7Ays?feature=shared). There are a lot of parrallels with the DEA... 💩

AverageNo130

DEA needs to do their job and approve S3. It's been in their lap since Aug '23.

Own_Fold_5212

I’ve heard rumors ManualCAD is the new DEA head And I would argue this rumor has more feasibility than some on the industry 😁

Cool_Ad_5101

Let’s see what happened when the new DEA head is sworn in 

Cool_Ad_5101

fair ask, but let’s keep it civil and keep the harsh words directed at the DEA and obstructionit’s and the shorts as they are the true enemy

UsedState7381

Everyone in here should chill out, nothing will be happening until Terrance Cole assumes the DEA leadership. Ignore the pumpers, ignore the dumpers, ignore the noise, focus on the actual news and add more if you can stomach more risks, or hold and don't look at the tickers until it's time. I think we are about one to two months away from the final rule of the DEA, and about year from full implementation that comes after the congressional reviews and judicial reviews. I was hoping for a full implementation this year, but the ships sailed on that front now so all I can do is focus on what I can do on my end.

theduderino38

Mike Tyson hawking his cannabis brand at The DEA HEADQUARTERS ….. 🤣

Vlmlee

"Our Nation's ICE Officers have shown incredible strength, determination, and courage as they facilitate a very important mission, the largest Mass Deportation Operation of Illegal Aliens in History. Every day, the Brave Men and Women of ICE are subjected to violence, harassment, and even threats from Radical Democrat Politicians, but nothing will stop us from executing our mission, and fulfilling our Mandate to the American People. ICE Officers are herewith ordered, by notice of this TRUTH, to do all in their power to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History. In order to achieve this, we must expand efforts to detain and deport Illegal Aliens in America's largest Cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where Millions upon Millions of Illegal Aliens reside. These, and other such Cities, are the core of the Democrat Power Center, where they use Illegal Aliens to expand their Voter Base, cheat in Elections, and grow the Welfare State, robbing good paying Jobs and Benefits from Hardworking American Citizens. These Radical Left Democrats are sick of mind, hate our Country, and actually want to destroy our Inner Cities — And they are doing a good job of it! There is something wrong with them. That is why they believe in Open Borders, Transgender for Everybody, and Men playing in Women's Sports — And that is why I want ICE, Border Patrol, and our Great and Patriotic Law Enforcement Officers, to FOCUS on our crime ridden and deadly Inner Cities, and those places where Sanctuary Cities play such a big role. You don't hear about Sanctuary Cities in our Heartland! I want our Brave ICE Officers to know that REAL Americans are cheering you on every day. The American People want our Cities, Schools, and Communities to be SAFE and FREE from Illegal Alien Crime, Conflict, and Chaos. That's why I have directed my entire Administration to put every resource possible behind this effort, and reverse the tide of Mass Destruction Migration that has turned once Idyllic Towns into scenes of Third World Dystopia. Our Federal Government will continue to be focused on the REMIGRATION of Aliens to the places from where they came, and preventing the admission of ANYONE who undermines the domestic tranquility of the United States. To ICE, FBI, DEA, ATF, the Patriots at Pentagon and the State Department, you have my unwavering support. Now go, GET THE JOB DONE! DJT" Longest truth post ever

New_Most_2863

Trump on truth social: Our Nation’s ICE Officers have shown incredible strength, determination, and courage as they facilitate a very important mission, the largest Mass Deportation Operation of Illegal Aliens in History. Every day, the Brave Men and Women of ICE are subjected to violence, harassment, and even threats from Radical Democrat Politicians, but nothing will stop us from executing our mission, and fulfilling our Mandate to the American People. ICE Officers are herewith ordered, by notice of this TRUTH, to do all in their power to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History. In order to achieve this, we must expand efforts to detain and deport Illegal Aliens in America’s largest Cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where Millions upon Millions of Illegal Aliens reside. These, and other such Cities, are the core of the Democrat Power Center, where they use Illegal Aliens to expand their Voter Base, cheat in Elections, and grow the Welfare State, robbing good paying Jobs and Benefits from Hardworking American Citizens. These Radical Left Democrats are sick of mind, hate our Country, and actually want to destroy our Inner Cities — And they are doing a good job of it! There is something wrong with them. That is why they believe in Open Borders, Transgender for Everybody, and Men playing in Women’s Sports — And that is why I want ICE, Border Patrol, and our Great and Patriotic Law Enforcement Officers, to FOCUS on our crime ridden and deadly Inner Cities, and those places where Sanctuary Cities play such a big role. You don’t hear about Sanctuary Cities in our Heartland! I want our Brave ICE Officers to know that REAL Americans are cheering you on every day. The American People want our Cities, Schools, and Communities to be SAFE and FREE from Illegal Alien Crime, Conflict, and Chaos. That’s why I have directed my entire Administration to put every resource possible behind this effort, and reverse the tide of Mass Destruction Migration that has turned once Idyllic Towns into scenes of Third World Dystopia. Our Federal Government will continue to be focused on the REMIGRATION of Aliens to the places from where they came, and preventing the admission of ANYONE who undermines the domestic tranquility of the United States. To ICE, FBI, DEA, ATF, the Patriots at Pentagon and the State Department, you have my unwavering support. Now go, GET THE JOB DONE! DJT

Cool_Ad_5101

This is the key. All the proponents have been saying “does schedule 3 increase access?” The answer is no and that is why the DEA has no case and was doing stalling shenanigans hoping for what is currently happening to happen. Which is nothing….this actually sickens me and hope they all get fired for being obstructive. 

C_B_Doyle

Lawmakers could force the DEA to remove cannabis from Schedule-1, with a 90-day time limit, to allow the FDA to study it for medical value so insurance companies can help patients obtain it at hospitals and pharmacies such as Walgreens, Costco, or CVS.

C_B_Doyle

Lawmakers could force the DEA to make cannabis Schedule-3 with a 90-day time limit.

actcasuall

At this point the states will just do what they want, the DEA can’t be everywhere.

Jellym9s

To schedule 3. The same DEA that stalled the process numerous times too. And ultimately the same DEA that sabotaged the process by conspiring with prohibitionists. Which leads us to today. They said for years but what we've seen from the cannabis stocks reflects empty promises.

marsman706

But there was progress, like the DEA approving new growers for medical research for the first time since the 60s and Biden signing the Medical Marijuana Research Act and the FDA starting the process to move marijuana from schedule 1 to schedule 2.

SchwiftySchwifferson

Same logic as DEA busting grow houses *TO DESTROY THIS WEED FROM RUINING OUR LIVES, WE MUST BURN IT*

SwordfishOk504

> DEA hosts Mike Tyson etc To talk about enforcement, not regulatory change.

Mr_Snow___

u/Tiaan You brought up an important topic yesterday that I believe should be fleshed out for readers regarding the MSOS etf. >A total return swap is a derivative contract where one counterparty pays sums based on a floating interest rate, for example Libor plus a given spread, and receives payments based on the return of a reference asset such as a bond, stock or equity index. The returns include any gains or losses in the reference asset’s price as well as any relevant coupon or dividends over the period. The swap allows a buyer to gain exposure to an asset without owning it, ***in exchange for taking on the price and default risk.*** [https://www.risk.net/definition/total-return-swap](https://www.risk.net/definition/total-return-swap) Who is the counterparty MSOS is contracted with? What are the terms of the agreement? Does the counterparty have a vested interest in keeping these stocks off the normal exchanges? Does the counterparty have any connections/influence with rule makers? The whole process has seem some [janky](https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2025-01/Marijuana%20Rescheduling_Order%20Regarding%20Government%27s%20Proposed%20Exhibit.pdf) shit happening throughout. (*whether it was the DEA stalling or politicians seemingly intentionally tanking the chances while paying lip service to the electorate*)

AverageNo130

geesh, Bondi should light a fire under DEA's ass.

volckerwasright

The CEO of Terrascend also visited the DEA with Tyson, he is in the background of the NYPost cover image. Says visit was regarding illegal grows. https://x.com/JasonGWild/status/1932884198852882609

ApostleThirteen

Mike Tyson visiting the DEA is not a "signal" it's public relations. It wasn't even the DEA who invited him, and it wasn't even really about weed, although he did mention fentanyl-adulterated black market cannabis products.

UsedState7381

This just confirms that congress review and the judicial review comes after the final rule. And even assuming that its this panel is not successful in blocking S3 because they will have to go against the OLC Memo, they will still get this delayed until 2026 which is my main point here. And all of this is assuming that the DEA skips to final rule without another round of ALJ hearings.

Latter-Freedom1693

Amen to this. Lot of mixed signals out there re reform and rescheduling. Congress wants DEA review and DEA hosts Mike Tyson etc. The strange list is long. I'm holding 6700 shares of MSOS, been in the sector since 2017, cashed out three times, sunk my earnings into real estate, now own 5 houses, which is to say that even if I were to lose my current investment, I'd still come out ahead. Having said that, I'm hoping for the moon like the rest of us, but I am patient and content to put this investment on back burner and pay attention to other sectors until reform/moon comes around. I've felt a lot of misery coming out of our discussions of late, but go back and look at the history of alcohol stocks. Hell, look at the history of Amazon. Patience, my warriors. Our day is coming.

EltpGuru

The CEO announced it in the last CC (Last 10 minutes of the call) The company is for sale - he is going to Morgan Stanley or JP Morgan to sell it. Also with the Pharma tariffs coming up, we have a good chance to sell to a company that want to avoid paying the tariffs. 90,000 sqft facility with vaults approved by the FDA and the DEA and a huge pipeline.

jmu_alumni

Best I got so far Future Roadblocks: Judicial Review and Congressional Action The DEA’s decision to reschedule or deschedule a substance through the administrative process is subject to judicial review pursuant to the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. § 877. Aggrieved parties will have 30 days after the final decision on rescheduling is made to seek judicial review. Fortunately, a court will only set aside the DEA’s rescheduling decision if it is arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or otherwise not in accordance with the law. And, while unlikely to be an issue given the current breakdown of Congress, there is also the possibility of congressional review and challenge pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. § 801 et seq., by which Congress may disapprove agencies’ rules by enacting a joint resolution of disapproval. https://www.bradley.com/insights/publications/2024/05/now-that-it-appears-marijuana-is-being-rescheduled-how-does-that-process-work

jmu_alumni

I don’t think this is right, I believe I recall Shane Pennington saying that flow chart is not always the case. Under the CSA, the DEA has administrative authority to reschedule substances. This power is delegated by Congress, so the agency does not need new legislation each time it acts. They CAN intervene by passing laws if they want to but they don’t have to intervene. I’ll see if I can dig into this more to provide the sources I heard this from (which has now been years ago).

UsedState7381

Congress reviews comes after the DEA's publication of the final rule. https://foleyhoag.com/Foley/files/5b/5b70b8ea-8e83-4d16-b1d0-683f868cbfa9.PNG This is being further stalled and not making it before 2026, and I'm fully ready to crash out of this once Terrance Cole is in...I might not even wait until he says what he wants to do with it.

UsedState7381

My mistake...But it doesn't even matter anymore, does it? This essentially confirms that the Congressional reviews on rescheduling will be stalling S3 all the way until midterms 2026. Even if it gets out of the DEA hands this year. The marijuana industry will go through the doom waiting for it in 2026 with all the debt maturing at once, several players won't survive, some of them are already dropping like flies this year, it will only get worse from here. It's over. Bad ending is here.

UsedState7381

The way this is looking like, I can easily see Trump's appointment at the DEA to simply say he's stalling the rescheduling process even more until this research is done again. And they are deliberately disregarding the 250-pages documents from 2024, how fucking convenient for them. Don't we have any voice at congress to shut these fuckers up?

UsedState7381

https://nitter.net/MikeTyson/status/1932473955777978399#m So good to see him pressing on this matter...But he should do this to Trump and the DEA, not fucking Twitter where it changes nothing.

volckerwasright

You know the market is bad when the MSO operators decide working for the DEA is a better bet

Cool_Ad_5101

Terrance Cole is only good news if he moves schedule 3 forward. Still am sickened that the DEA has stonewalled this and the presidency before trump just let it happen. Though trump so far hasn’t done shite either so both at fault

Imaginary_Rooster622

Would also accept Pennsylvania Adult use passing and Terrance Cole ( DEA ) Confirmation. We're overdue for some crumb of positive news FFS

OorvanVanGogh

Same as international organized crime exploiting the legal high-end fashion goods market to establish illegal counterfeit production facilities and supply chains that often utilize slave-like labor conditions. What any good law-enforcement agencies should do is protect the legal operators and punish the illegal operators. So, the DEA should protect the legal cannabis businesses and go after the illegal producers and distributors. I hope the DEA mentions this as its core mission somewhere in this report.

AbiralParajuli

>Lawmakers could force the DEA to make cannabis Schedule-3 with a 90-day time limit. God it's starting to feel like 2021 again

reddog323

This is entirely possible. Some rumors going around, Special K isn’t the only thing he’s ingesting. That’s something Donnie boy could hit him with. Possibly a visit from the DEA? I’m sure Elon could buy his way out of it, unless he’s trafficking, but it would wreck his reputation on the eve of a robotaxi rollout.

Imaginary_Ad_5019

The FBI, DEA, homeland security, boarder patrol. Russia, Vietnam. Bro they are all looking for you

rendeld

3. The current head of the DEA is anxious to have the hearing so he can kill the rescheduling effort. This is 2028 at the earliest

UsedState7381

3. Has a slim chance of happening this year IF it finally gets out of the DEA's dirty hands and moves forwards into Congress reviews, where it will get stagnated all the way into the midterms next year. 2. Also is a 2026 issue at the earliest, likely another carrot dangling to fish for votes...And this is assuming that it actually gets any traction. I wouldn't bank on this. 4. Is a bust, if it happens it will be via STATES act, or if it gets attached to any bill passing through the Senate this year, zero chance of it passing on it's own otherwise...Either way, don't bank on this. 1. Forget it. 5. Forget it. 6. Eh, it's a crapshoot at this point, one of these catalysts have to happen so this could possibly happen, and even then the interest this market has for weedstocks has never been lower ever since Trump won, which is not enough to sustain a short squeeze for long.

Ok-Replacement9595

Farm bill is all I can see. Ending the mail order hemp market. People here have a huge hard on for the DEA appointment, but I don't get it. The rest is hopium.

UsedState7381

It shouldn't be taking this long for the new DEA head to be confirmed...But then again, S3 shouldn't be taking so long either. I think I will just completely sign off from this community and stop checking out Twitter and the stock prices, because it's not doing me any favors and it's just making me increasingly more anxious for something that feels like it's right around the corner but also never coming. This is so fucking exhausting.

Mondkind83

> How do you damage a drug ridden narcissist? The DEA knows how.

Scary_Feature_5873

The ket and other stuff the DEA are going to find in his place after the DOJ start an investigation on his drugs consumption and ability to lead corporation related to Space and security matter you mean ?

KAI5ER

I will argue that if the loophole is closed so does the online orders. Hell this might even benefit the DEA and you know what that means.

Opster79two

Trump can just send some DEA goons over to Elmo's and make an embarrassing drug bust.

Fit-Boomer

DEA. It’s a reit. I like REITS and on paper this one seems to have a nice MOAT and nice upside. But it keeps going down and down. Never sure why.

Mondkind83

Elon also forgot about the illegal Drugs he uses. A visit from the DEA and he could spend a while without access to social media.

Joe_Early_MD

🥭 directed whoever is left at DEA to arrest 🍈 ketamine dealer.

Saisinko

Asked AI | Scenario | Next 6 Months? | Details | |----------------------------------|:--------------:|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Hemp loophole closed | Unlikely | Federal action slow; Farm Bill extended to late 2025; some states (like TX) acting individually. | | PA legalize | Unlikely | House passed, Senate blocked; talks ongoing but not expected by end of 2025. | | Democrat Ohio Governor | No | Governor race isn’t until Nov 2026; Republicans favored. | | SAFE passed | Unlikely | Possible late 2025; Senate floor vote could come late this year, but not imminent. | | S3 (rescheduling) pushed through | Very unlikely | DEA process delayed by hearings/appeals; not expected this year. | | Florida legalization ballot | Unlikely | 2026 ballot is target; legal challenges ongoing, not expected in 2025. | | Boies case movement | No info | No major developments or news expected in the next 6 months. | | EU expansion | No | No major new EU legalizations or expansion expected soon. |

AverageNo130

AI : Some reports suggest the possibility of merging the ATF with another agency like the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to improve efficiency, which could potentially impact the handling of drug-related matters, including cannabis. ATF Acting Director *Daniel P. Driscoll ;* there isn't direct information available about *Daniel P. Driscoll's* specific statements about cannabis policy or legalization.

Cool_Ad_5101

And then the DEA leadership should be fired for being obstructive 

Cool_Ad_5101

Defund the DEA? Or just fire the leadership?

Many_Easy

Intoxicating hemp industry is really hurting many of us. Even though they mentioned it, I seriously doubt it is a priority for Cole and DEA. Best to believe that Project 2025 and Cole are anti legal cannabis and hope for the best after this administration exits hopefully in a few years. Don’t understand why some believe that Cole is going to be helpful - his anti -reforms stance and history is very obvious. Furthermore, valuations from the markets reflect that nothing is expected.

IllCamel5907

DEA: No medicinal value, high potential for abuse! Schedule 1!

ApostleThirteen

Oh shit! The DEA is gonna hire GOOD lawyers now?!?!

ApostleThirteen

Let me peruse the list of DEA administrators/"drug czars"... Yep, they all agreed to follow the DEA directive of keeping cannabis illegal, and acting (or even REFUSING to act) in their full capacity to prevent it from becoming legal, let alone accepted. Maybe you think Milgram was some kind of "Lib"?

bananastock

Wow. Nice. Much good. DEA Corrupt. Calls it is.

Weary_Ad162

The DEA keeping it S1 has not been conservatives

xDubnine

DEA be hot $$ rn

Own_Fold_5212

Good to see sensationalism on our side though 😂 The DEA can’t have all the fun.

UsedState7381

"DEA in Marijuana Crisis: Calls for Termination of Key Officials Amid Constitutional Defiance, Ethical Violations, and Marijuana Bias" "While the Department of Justice has withdrawn its defense of the DEA, the DEA continues to conduct hearings under this unconstitutional framework. Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote in her recent notice to the courts: **"The Department has reviewed recent Supreme Court precedent and concluded that the existing structure of DEA's ALJs does not meet constitutional muster. Effective immediately, we will no longer defend this system in litigation and have notified federal courts accordingly"** Hmmmmmm 

KAI5ER

I thought about this last night and while P2025 barely mentions cannabis its authors mention it quite a bit. (Heritage Foundation plus \~50 other right-leaning orgs.) Project 2025’s 900-page blueprint barely mentions marijuana, but Heritage’s bench of authors and prospective appointees wrote most of its drug-policy chapter. Expect them to: * **Staff DEA, ONDCP, and FDA with skeptics** who will slow-walk any broad commercialization even after Schedule III. * **Push the White House to keep 280E in place** or even hard-code it (there’s already a GOP House bill to do just that). * **Tie any cannabis rule changes to a broader crackdown on fentanyl and synthetic drugs**—framing pot as part of a larger addiction crisis.

IllCamel5907

Hate him if you want, its not unwarranted, but Biden directing the HHS to recommend the DEA to reschedule marijuana was the biggest positive that has *EVER* happened to this sector.