Ron Wyden

In a recent nonpartisan analysis, it was revealed that millions of Americans stand to lose their Medicaid health insurance coverage. This is a result of several proposals by Republican Congress members aimed at reducing spending to back President Donald Trump‘s tax cuts and domestic...

Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) raised concerns on Monday about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s dinners with pharmaceutical executives at Mar-a-Lago. Warren questioned the integrity of Kennedy’s promise to “clean up corruption” as the Secretary of Health and Human Services. She...

The trading activity of Congress members is drawing increasing attention from retail traders and political analysts, with platforms like Benzinga's Government Trades page providing detailed analysis of their trades. A new report shows that several members of Congress beat the overall market by a...

The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) has unveiled a comprehensive draft of an executive order aimed at transforming federal cannabis policy through an equity-driven and public health-focused lens. Announced in Washington, D.C., the proposal outlines steps for Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency to...

On Thursday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) slammed McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) for raising prices “faster than inflation.” What Happened: The senator said on X, “Corporate profits must not come at the expense of people's ability to put food on the table.”...

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) made headlines a week ago after introducing the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (CSRA), a measure that seeks to set up a federal framework for regulating hemp-derived cannabinoids like CBD and Delta-8 THC. On Wednesday, ONE HEMP hailed Congressional action toward the...

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan (HEMP) Act on Thursday, aiming to relax federal constraints on hemp by tripling the allowable THC content from 0.3% to 1%. This legislation seeks to redefine hemp and simplify the testing process, shifting focus from raw hemp...

Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (CSRA) on Wednesday, aiming to establish a federal framework for regulating hemp-derived cannabinoids like CBD and Delta-8 THC. The legislation seeks to protect public health by setting national standards on age...

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) has introduced a sweeping bill to reform the Supreme Court, aiming to restore public trust in the institution. What Happened: The legislation seeks to expand the number of justices from nine to 15 over 12 years. This staggered approach aims to prevent any single political...

Jared Kushner and his Affinity Partners have been under the cloud due to the kind of investment it drew from overseas financiers, including the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund. As part of ongoing investigations, Senate Finance Committee Chair Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Oreg.) sent a letter to the chief...

A group of the U.S. senators are yet again pushing Attorney General Merrick Garland and DEA administrator Anne Milgram to reschedule marijuana. Senators Reiterate Support For Marijuana Reclassification In a letter made public on Friday, the senators expressed their support for the DEA's proposal...

U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) wrote a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan on Friday, urging the commission to investigate the automotive industry‘s handling of driver data. Letter Overview: The letter asks the FTC to investigate automakers’...

The Senate Democrats have launched an investigation into claims that former President Donald Trump proposed a deal with leading oil and gas companies. The allegations suggest Trump offered to roll back environmental regulations in return for $1bn in campaign contributions. What Happened: The probe...

U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D), Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D) and Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) on Wednesday This comprehensive legislation would end the federal prohibition of cannabis by removing it from the...

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 ...