Justice Department moves to reclassify marijuana
The Justice Department proposes moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, recognizing medical uses and lower abuse potential. The rule, approved by Attorney General Merrick Garland, does not legalize recreational use and proceeds to a 60 day public comment period and potential administrative review.
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Trump hush money trial defense aims at Cohen credibility
In New York, Donald Trump's lawyers attack star witness Michael Cohen as a serial liar during cross examination. Todd Blanche pressed Cohen on alleged texts and phone records about the payment to Stormy Daniels, suggesting Cohen lied to jurors while prosecutors seek to anchor his testimony to past crimes.
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House panel advances Garland contempt case
The House Judiciary Committee moved to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for not turning over audio records of President Biden's classified documents interview. The White House blocked release, saying Republicans want the recordings for political leverage. A later vote with the House Oversight Committee was planned amid unclear full House action and potential DOJ involvement.
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House GOP pushes to force bombs to Israel after shipment pause
Washington House Republicans condemn President Biden for pausing a 3,500 bomb shipment to Israel and advance a bill to withhold funding from the State Department Defense and NSC until delivery. The measure passed 224 to 187 with 16 Democrats backing it and three Republicans opposing. Senate Democrats and the White House vow a veto.
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Aid flows to Gaza via new pier project
The Pentagon said humanitarian aid will begin arriving on Gaza's shore through a new pier, with UN coordination and expected rapid distribution. The UN warned fuel shortages threaten aid delivery to 2.3 million people after seven months of conflict, urging fuel availability to enable aid movement by sea or land.
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