Republicans soften on federal marijuana reform in a shift that could make it a reality

Some Republicans in the Senate are joining in on support for a bipartisan bill that would expand banking services for legal marijuana businesses. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin reports on how this could signal a shift towards legalizing marijuana at the federal level.

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50 Comments

  1. jensonee on October 16, 2023 at 12:08 pm

    3 weeks ago, i haven’t heard anything since.



  2. MAXXX Dawson on October 16, 2023 at 12:09 pm

    There is some bigger power behind this industry..those wanting ppl to be numb and fools around the real situation going on in this world



  3. b on October 16, 2023 at 12:09 pm

    Does that mean I can get my DD214 back honorable? Ya know, after the Army kicked me out for it and gave me a general discharge? Because I can’t buy a weapon right now. All I’ve done is smoke pot in uniform. Why do I get my rights stripped? Where is the justification?



  4. imJustSalt on October 16, 2023 at 12:09 pm

    Silent consenters enabled republicans to destroy the country and democrats sat by and watched. Both parties need to be abolished and new ones founded.



  5. Austin Opry on October 16, 2023 at 12:10 pm

    Why is this even a discussion. This should’ve never been made illegal in the first place.



  6. Matthias Veritas on October 16, 2023 at 12:10 pm

    Don’t like federal Marijuana



  7. You Suck on October 16, 2023 at 12:11 pm

    Republicans are not for the legalization of weed. They are for the privatization of weed.



  8. Can't Get Right on October 16, 2023 at 12:15 pm

    I can understand why it’s a controlled substance but why is it a 1 especially when they know that’s not correct.

    They’re supposed to represent their people and they’re in there representing their self.



  9. Chris Townsend on October 16, 2023 at 12:16 pm

    Trade weed for alcohol! Definitely a worse drug then weed!



  10. Dustin Cline on October 16, 2023 at 12:17 pm

    They really need to legalize it in Indiana. All the other states around are legal. But not Indiana for some reason



  11. Staying Anonymous. on October 16, 2023 at 12:18 pm

    The politicians are for the rich, and it is quite easy to see.

    The issue of legalization has shown me who they really work for.



  12. Matthew Thornton on October 16, 2023 at 12:18 pm

    Using cannabis makes one less susceptible to hypnosis and mind control.



  13. Davis on October 16, 2023 at 12:18 pm

    1:50 what is she talking about? medicinal weed in alabama? please get someone who knows what theyre sayin next time



  14. Jacob E on October 16, 2023 at 12:19 pm

    Don’t falter now politicians of America.



  15. Buck E Owens on October 16, 2023 at 12:20 pm

    Now release the cannabis related charged people. save another $40,000year ,per person released from tax dollars. Then there’s another couple thousand free to be in the local workforces. Once the get over the PTSD for being locked up for pot…



  16. GrowFiend on October 16, 2023 at 12:22 pm

    Changing the schedule will only make laws worse for growers and consumers no matter what. Completely descheduling it is the only way!



  17. Logan on October 16, 2023 at 12:23 pm

    Been hearing tbis bullsbit for the past 25 years. It’ll never happen



  18. Arturo Lopez on October 16, 2023 at 12:26 pm

    I liked it when it was illegal
    It’s way more expensive for some decent buds now in days. I used to like going to dispensaries back in the mid 2000’s up until 2015.



  19. TheRealQHefner on October 16, 2023 at 12:31 pm

    Bout time.



  20. Orbit Drop: Music and Gaming on October 16, 2023 at 12:32 pm

    Dew it (not that imma smoke again, but it will help for my background checks lol)



  21. Kid Dynamite on October 16, 2023 at 12:32 pm

    Stop calling it "marijuana". It’s CANNABIS!



  22. RAW DAWG on October 16, 2023 at 12:33 pm

    I see no one will address the real stigma behind cannibas. Its cool when Amber is studying undergrad at SoCal hitting her thc pen but its frowned upon when guys start rolling up all in rap videos, etc. I always feel this was part racial but thats just me🤷🏾‍♂️



  23. Jacob McDonald on October 16, 2023 at 12:35 pm

    It will be federal legal by March 2024 all we need now is the house to be on board



  24. Russell Champagne on October 16, 2023 at 12:35 pm

    If 90% of people smoke or don’t care if others do around them why is marijuana illegal? Is it not the purpose of government to be the voice of the people?



  25. dale on October 16, 2023 at 12:36 pm

    Some remind us of "Follow the Money" / "No money in peace" / "how peaceful dose marijuana make someone?" " keep peace at a minimum to help maintain our economy"



  26. MK420 on October 16, 2023 at 12:36 pm

    Check out the page to learn about the plant



  27. KoiDotJpeg on October 16, 2023 at 12:37 pm

    This and Psychedelics are long overdue for legalization



  28. Billy Ray on October 16, 2023 at 12:37 pm

    Legalize cannabis federally. Htfu



  29. Super Gaming Bros on October 16, 2023 at 12:38 pm

    Republicans soften cannabis use but allow fireearms to be used by any citizens regardless mental state to owe and shoot 😂 think of that



  30. Gene Smith on October 16, 2023 at 12:41 pm

    cannabis is ues in religion Also known as Rastafarianism, this cannabis-loving belief system has a lot in common with both Judaism and Christianity. Practitioners of the faith regard the Bible as their holy book. They are monotheists that worship Jah, short for Jehovah, the name of God in the Bible.



  31. DEREK the GREAT on October 16, 2023 at 12:44 pm

    🎉🎉🎉 yeah 👍 XDs 420 Lol About Time!!!✌️⚡⛈️



  32. Dustin Clark on October 16, 2023 at 12:44 pm

    Decriminalize it and move on, Canada is already passed it.



  33. Shshehhd Hshshd on October 16, 2023 at 12:44 pm

    Why dude look like Chris Evans and RDJ had a baby



  34. Kim Juan Jun on October 16, 2023 at 12:45 pm

    Did she just admit the police is in bed with cartels and mobs



  35. Redes sociais e engajamento. on October 16, 2023 at 12:45 pm


  36. Matthew Alderink on October 16, 2023 at 12:45 pm

    We got a way better drug out there thats already legal in all states and tastes good its alchohol weed blows i use to smoke lots of it never did anything but make me angry and sometimes get violent



  37. Been Wit Da Skitz on October 16, 2023 at 12:47 pm

    Love it 💯



  38. The Jet on October 16, 2023 at 12:48 pm

    If everybody hits the joint we would all be at peace..



  39. Rodney Maynor on October 16, 2023 at 12:48 pm

    It’s about time.



  40. Notta Peopleperson on October 16, 2023 at 12:49 pm

    Can the government collect taxes on something illegal?



  41. Kongo on October 16, 2023 at 12:50 pm

    America is a no Marijuana country , I wish they gave people the freedom to smoke Marijuana like in Canada and Mexico



  42. Eric Kort on October 16, 2023 at 12:51 pm

    how did wisconsin democrats do trying to pass a bill at wisconsin days ago?



  43. Im Brad on October 16, 2023 at 12:54 pm

    Big Business paid them off now they are willing to vote for what the people want.



  44. Lucas Casas on October 16, 2023 at 12:55 pm

    She blinks her eyes way to much. 😊



  45. Isaiah Small on October 16, 2023 at 12:56 pm

    YEEESS!



  46. Bruce Banner on October 16, 2023 at 12:57 pm

    Any update on this?



  47. Roy Adams on October 16, 2023 at 12:57 pm

    37 states have deregulated Marijuana. The fed , by constitutionality HAS to decriminalize it on the federal level!!!



  48. Gene Smith on October 16, 2023 at 1:00 pm

    Cannabis as a sacred plant
    The use of cannabis a religious sacrament predates written history and evidence of its place as a sacred plant can be found in most ancient religions, including Buddhism, Shintoism, Sufism and Christianity; and among the Bantu, Pygmy, Zulu and Hottentot tribes of Africa.



  49. NDog. on October 16, 2023 at 1:01 pm

    Weed is for the people. It’s the people’s weed.



  50. Homie G 123 on October 16, 2023 at 1:06 pm

    0:51 They take cards at least in Colorado