Author: Seung Min Kim

Democrats are increasingly embracing looser restrictions on marijuana – and a growing number of high-profile Republicans are joining them, marking a shift in the politics of cannabis. As Democrats try to regain control of Congress in the November elections and make gains in state races, some party strategists are wagering that being firmly on the…

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has promised a top Senate Republican that he will support congressional efforts to protect states that have legalized marijuana – defusing a months-long standoff between Sen. Cory Gardner and the administration over Justice Department nominees. In January, the Colorado Republican said he would block all DOJ nominations after Attorney General…