The Governor Who Played Both Sides: Ron DeSantis and the Business of Cannabis
Ron DeSantis championed medical marijuana, protected the hemp market, and crushed recreational legalization — all while cashing checks from every side. A Green Brief investigation follows the money.
The road to Schedule III
Tracking every step of the federal rescheduling process — from Biden's 2022 review order through Trump's executive action to the pending DEA hearing.
President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on April 2. Deputy AG Todd Blanche is now serving as Acting AG and overseeing the DOJ's rescheduling portfolio. Multiple sources report that Trump wants Blanche to sign the final rescheduling rule during his time as acting AG rather than wait for a permanent replacement — industry sources suggest a final rule could come within 30–60 days. The DEA administrative hearing remains suspended (the presiding ALJ retired in July 2025), and anti-rescheduling groups filed suit on March 31 challenging Trump's CBD Medicare program, signaling they will also challenge any final rule. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in United States v. Hemani on March 2, with a decision on the federal gun ban for marijuana users expected by late June.
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