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Tucker Carlson stokes 'Reefer Madness' fires again, labeling the SAFE Banking Act as a nefarious conspiracy to ruin America.

The "Drug War Justice Grants" would distribute monthly funds to former nonviolent marijuana convicts, as determined by time served, among other factors.

There are now more Republicans in Congress that support the cannabis movement in one way or another than ever before.

This week saw Sen. Cory Booker aim directly at former Vice President Joe Biden, who released his extensive plan for criminal justice reform, which included Biden’s proposal to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule II drug.

Thanks to a newly surfaced video clip, criticisms of Joe Biden's marijuana views arent' going away anytime soon.

The Democratic Party has changed dramatically, particularly on issues involving criminal justice and drug policy. It is on these issues that Mr. Biden’s strengths have become his weaknesses.  

According to a new Gallup Poll, an overwhelming majority of all Democrats now support cannabis legalization at the federal level.

Although many states have legalized weed for recreational use and more presidential candidates are onboard with legalizing at the national level doesn’t mean it's a done deal.

Next week, House members will examine a piece of legislation, which would allow banks to do business with the cannabis trade without the risk of prosecution for money laundering.

Last week, U.S Representative Jim Himes of Connecticut urged Republicans not to let this shutdown business spin too far out of control, as it is creating a paradigm that stands to weaken democracy.