John Fetterman

Pennsylvania is edging closer to full cannabis legalization, with key lawmakers, state officials and Governor Josh Shapiro all signaling readiness for reform. The renewed push includes a bipartisan effort in the legislature, as well as a public campaign by U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), who is...

The past week was packed with significant events that could potentially shape the future of tech, politics, and entertainment. From the Supreme Court hearing arguments on the potential TikTok ban to Google’s hefty donation to Trump’s inauguration, here’s a recap of the top stories...

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman will become the first Democrat to join the slew of politicians and billionaire businesspeople who are making the trek to meet with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Florida. Fetterman said in a statement Thursday that Trump invited...

The celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz, who made fun of John Fetterman‘s stroke (D-PA) during Pennsylvania’s pivotal race for U.S. Senate in 2022 and who openly criticized Fetterman’s stance on cannabis legalization, seems to be taking a U-turn on the plant, yet again. Asked about whether...

Kellyanne Conway, former advisor to President Donald Trump, has registered as a lobbyist for Ukrainian billionaire Victor Pinchuk. This information comes from a recent foreign agent disclosure filing. What Happened: Conway registered last Friday to represent Pinchuk’s foundation. The filing...

Vice President Kamala Harris is in the final stages of selecting her running mate, with three top contenders in the spotlight. An official announcement is reportedly anticipated as early as Monday. What Happened: As reported by Reuters, Harris has interviewed Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, U.S....

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has publicly voiced his disagreement with Sen. Peter Welch‘s (D-Vt.) call for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. What Happened: Welch became the first Senate Democrat to publicly urge President Biden to step down. Welch expressed his...

Tuesday's news that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug blew the industry and sent cannabis stocks high in the sky. And, while the move was generally praised by the majority of industry experts some ...

A coalition of 20 U.S. Democratic lawmakers sent a letter on Wednesday to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Department of Justice, calling for the prompt removal of marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Led by Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and John...

Pennsylvania state Senator Dan Laughlin took a significant step toward amending the Uniform Firearms Act to conform with the legalization of medical marijuana. Laughlin (R) introduced the previously announced Senate Bill 1146 on 2nd Amendment Day, a public awareness day of people’s right to...

A group of 12 Democratic U.S. senators are urging the Drug Enforcement Administration this week to fully legalize cannabis. Led by Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and John Fetterman (D-Penn.), the senators sent a letter signed by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), to Attorney General Merrick...

Following President Joe Biden’s Friday announcement that he is pardoning thousands of people convicted of use and/or simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) thanked the president, calling the...

One of the biggest merger and acquisition news items of the week has been the proposed buyout of United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X) by Japanese company Nippon Steel. One member of Congress has been actively trading U.S. Steel shares and options in 2023. What Happened: Nippon Steel is offering...

United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) announced Monday that it will be acquired by Japan-based Nippon Steel Corporation in a transaction valuing the company at $14.9 billion. Several prominent figures voiced strong reactions to the deal, including U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA)...

Governor Polis Tackles Cannabis “Chicken And The Egg” Dilemma: Research Stunted By Prohibition Colorado Governor Jared Polis highlighted the challenges in cannabis research due to federal prohibition, describing it as a “chicken and the egg” situation. In a recent interview...