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TDR Cannabis in 5 presented by Dutchie with host Shadd Dales. President Trump’s nominee for drug czar, Sara Carter, just called marijuana a “bipartisan issue” during her Senate confirmation hearing—while keeping all options open on federal cannabis scheduling. What does this mean for cannabis investors, operators, and reform advocates in 2025? We break down the latest signals from Washington and what they could mean for the industry’s future.Carter, nominated to lead the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, faced tough questions from Senator Cory Booker about moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. Carter expressed openness to reform and support for more research, but emphasized that the administration is “exploring all options”—with no timeline or guarantees. Her careful language mirrors recent ambiguity from Trump on rescheduling, banking access, and broader legalization.This hearing spotlighted a crucial policy nuance: the ONDCP is barred by law from promoting legalization of Schedule I drugs, making research and advocacy difficult. Booker floated bipartisan legislation to change that, and Carter said she’d support studying cannabis impacts—showing she’s not reflexively opposed to reform.Carter’s record includes praise for medical marijuana and a distinction between regulated markets and illicit grows, aligning with Trump’s strategy of cracking down on illegal supply chains while supporting legal operators.Key takeaways: Rescheduling is still alive, SAFE Banking has campaign support, but uncertainty remains. The bipartisan framing suggests Trump is seeking political cover before making a move. If Carter is confirmed, she’ll continue the trend of drug czars supportive of medical cannabis, with Schedule III rescheduling potentially unlocking research, tax relief, and billions for MSOs.#SaraCarter #DrugCzar #TrumpCannabis #CannabisRescheduling #ScheduleIII #CannabisReform #SAFEBanking #CannabisPolicy #CannabisPolitics #280ETaxReliefWant to see last week's recap?   • TDR Weekly Recap | Tyson, DOJ Bill, and Te...  Want to see more Cannabis Reform videos?   • Congress Reacts to Trump’s Cannabis Commen...     • Congress Takes Aim at China’s Cannabis Net...     • Déjà Vu in Congress: The MORE Act Returns ...     • How SAFER Banking Could Actually Become La...     • Rescheduling Cannabis Is Only the Beginnin...  Want to be updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto? Subscribe to our Daily Baked in Newsletter!https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com...Find us as well on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and on the Web:Facebook:

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