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EXCLUSIVE: Justice Dept to receive referral today to probe Kristi Noem for perjury
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies before Congress.
Inside the Republican Party’s civil war over whether America’s at “war” with Iran or not
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Justice Department ‘Should Take About 20 Years’ To Reschedule Marijuana, GOP Congressman Says
Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris is still advocating for cannabis prohibition even after President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order rescheduling marijuana.
'Wackos': GOP senators ridicule Dem demands for ICE reform as yet another shutdown looms
In wake of the 2nd deadly shooting by ICE agents in Minnesota, Democrats are demanding reforms, which Republicans are laughing off
Trump Was ‘Poorly Advised’ On Marijuana Rescheduling, GOP Senator Says After Directly Raising Concerns With President
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Attack on gun rights from top Trump officials — Noem, Patel & Miller — makes GOP squirm
LCB founder Matt Laslo’s feature on gun rights after ICE agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis after they removed his legally licensed handgun.
Marijuana Moment: Democratic Senator ‘Very Concerned’ About How DOJ Will Handle Marijuana Rescheduling
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Raw Story: 'They don't care about the girls!' Comer scoffs at Dems in Clinton subpoena showdown
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Marijuana Moment: Cannabis Caucus Co-chair dismisses concerns over DOJ marijuana rescheduling delay
Veteran marijuana journalists Matt Laslo and The LCB cover cannabis policy in Washington for Marijuana Moment.
Raw Story: ‘A lot of anxiety’ — Top senators fear Trump’s serious about grabbing Greenland
Award-winning Raw Story has won two awards since hiring The LCB and its founder Matt Laslo to cover Washington politics for the digital news outlet.
Marijuana Moment: GOP Senator Claims Marijuana Is A ‘Gateway Drug,’ Voicing Opposition To Trump’s Rescheduling Order
The LCB contributed original reporting from Washington to this Marijuana Moment cannabis rescheduling exclusive.
National Native News: North Carolina’s Lumbee Tribe is now 575th federally recognized tribe
The LCB and Matt Laslo have covered Congress, the White House and Supreme Court for National Native News for decades.
Marijuana Moment: Lawmakers’ mixed reactions to marijuana rescheduling news from Trump administration
The LCB’s founder is veteran Washington correspondent Matt Laslo who regularly breaks cannabis news for Marijuana Moment
Raw Story: ‘Why people hate politicians’: Senior Dem slams GOP senators for J6 payout bid
Exclusive reporting from www.TheLCB.com founder Matt Laslo for award-winning digital client Raw Story.
Ask a Pol Drugs exclusive: Cannabis Caucus Co-chair seeking state "exemptions" from new hemp THC ban
Exclusive from Matt Laslo’s interactive political journalism outlet www.AskaPolDrugs.com on Substack and all major podcast platforms.
Ask a Pol Politics: Rep. Becca Balint, Dems “very worried” Trump buries Epstein files he signed into law
Interactive political journalism startup www.AskaPol.com founded by veteran Washingigton, DC correspondent Matt Laslo
National Native News: “You’re saying that that’s not Native faces?” — only Native American US Senator accused of anti-native racism
U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (Cherokee/R-OK) is facing criticism for an exchange during a recent hearing on federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. He’s accused of racial stereotyping based on looks. LCB Correspondent Matt Laslo has the story from Washington.
Marijuana Moment: GOP Senators discuss federal ban on marijuana users owning guns as Supreme Court considers taking up issue
Veteran political journalist and magazine feature writer Matt Laslo reports at the US Capitol on everything from marijuana to artificial intelligence and deepfakes
Ask a Pol Crypto — EXCLUSIVE: Democrats want "more time” for crypto negotiations, Sen. Bill Hagerty says
Ask a Pol Crypto is LCB founder Matt Laslo’s interactive politics news outlet.
'Sick of it': Republicans are increasingly frustrated with bungling on Epstein fiasco
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