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What’s really driving federal cannabis policy right now — regulation, public pressure, or the money moving behind the scenes?In our latest TDR Cannabis in Five presented by Flowhub, host Shadd Dales breaks down a political development that deserves a closer look.According to new reporting from Marijuana Moment, a cannabis-industry-linked political committee has sent another $1.05 million to a Trump-aligned super PAC — bringing total disclosed contributions to at least $2.05 million. The timing is notable, coming just ahead of President Trump’s executive order directing federal agencies to move cannabis toward rescheduling.This isn’t about hype or guarantees. Political donations don’t automatically lead to policy outcomes. But they do show where industries believe leverage still exists — and where they see potential upside.Rescheduling doesn’t mean legalization. It doesn’t fix banking overnight. But it does change the foundation: acknowledging medical use at the federal level, opening doors around research, tax treatment, and long-term capital planning.For investors, this matters. Cannabis valuations have been suppressed for years because of federal uncertainty. When that uncertainty starts to narrow — even slightly — capital starts paying attention.That said, the process isn’t finished. The DEA review is still ongoing, and opposition has already surfaced. Legal challenges, delays, and political pushback are all part of the road ahead.So when you see industry money moving into political channels at this stage, the takeaway isn’t conspiracy — it’s positioning.This is an industry shifting from survival mode into strategy mode. And as 2026 gets underway, that shift is worth watching.#CannabisRescheduling #FederalCannabis #CannabisPolicy #CannabisInvesting #TDRCannabis #CannabisStocks #MarijuanaMoment #Flowhub #PoliticalCapital #CannabisNewsWant to see more Cannabis Reform videos?   • Why Cannabis Is Headed for a Market Re-Rat...     • Trump Sets January Deadline for Cannabis R...     • What Really Happened Thursday in Cannabis ...  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:   / thedalesreport  Twitter:

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