A federal funding bill signed by President Donald Trump includes language banning most hemp-derived THC beverages after November 2026. The move threatens the booming “cannabis drink” category and forces beverage companies to prepare now for reformulation, pivoting, or shutdown.

Republican support for federal cannabis legalization has dropped from 55% to 40%, according to a new Gallup poll. The decline highlights growing political polarization around cannabis — and potential challenges for federal reform heading into 2026.

Michigan’s cannabis industry has filed a lawsuit seeking to delay a new excise tax, arguing it will harm legal operators and drive consumers to the illicit market. The outcome could set a national precedent for how states balance taxation and market stability.