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Hemp Fight Snarls Speedy Passage of Government Funding Bill

6 août 2026 à 13:24
A White House effort to delay a ban on intoxicating hemp was holding up a final agreement on a bipartisan spending bill ahead of a monthlong Senate recess.

© Allison Robbert for The New York Times

Senator Ted Budd, Republican of North Carolina, at the Capitol on Wednesday.

Trump Seeks a Boost for Hemp That Would Benefit a Top Aide’s Family

5 août 2026 à 11:07
At the White House’s request, senators tucked a change sought by the hemp industry into a crucial spending bill. It would benefit the son-in-law of Susie Wiles, the president’s chief of staff.

© Antranik Tavitian for The New York Times

Intoxicating hemp, which is less regulated than marijuana and alcohol, has gained popularity in recent years as a pain reliever and an alternative to other intoxicants.
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