Former Va. Secretary of Homeland Security Named DEA Under Trump Administration

Former Va. Secretary of Homeland Security named DEA under Trump administration

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WAVY) - Former Secretary of Virginia's Department of Public Safety and Homeland Security Terrance Cole was recently named as the new Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator, according to a Facebook post from Gov. Glenn Youngkin Tuesday. Cole was voted in by the U.S. Senate in a 50-48 vote. He narrowly passed a vote Monday to invoke cloture and secure his final hearing. As Secretary of Virginia’s Department of Publi…

Senate Advances Trump’s Pick For DEA Administrator, Who’ll Play Key Role In Marijuana Rescheduling Process

The Senate has given initial approval for the chamber to take up the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick for head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)—a choice that will likely determine the fate of marijuana rescheduling. Terrance Cole was selected to serve as administrator of DEA, but the agency during Trump’s second term has so far been run by interim leaders. On Monday, the Senate approved a motion to invoke cloture to adva…

Trump appointees could spell trouble for cannabis

Weed is a largely bipartisan issue, as nine in 10 Americans support some form of legalization. Right now, though, most of the bills jeopardizing the weed world are filed and sponsored by GOP lawmakers. Many of Trump’s Republican voters were optimistic that weed policy would actually get better under his administration, but his latest moves say something different: the president recently added two anti-pot picks to his cabinet. RELATED: Trump ins…

DEA Leadership Shift: What Terrance Cole’s Confirmation Means for the Regulated Industry

More scheduling and leadership questions from an administration remaining mysterious about their official position. In a closely watched vote on Monday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Terrance Cole as the next Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) by a margin of 50-47. President Trump’s nomination of Cole—widely seen as a pivotal figure in shaping the future of federal cannabis regulation—has drawn both optimism and skepticism fr…

Terrance Cole Confirmed as Permanent DEA Administrator, Seeing Rescheduling Process Placed Firmly in His Hands - Business of Cannabis

Terrance Cole, has been confirmed as the new permanent head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and will now be responsible for the oversight of the landmark cannabis rescheduling project. In a confirmation hearing in the US Senate today (Tuesday, July 22), senators voted by 50-48 to approve Cole’s nomination. It came after Cole narrowly passed a vote on Monday (44-43) to invoke cloture, effectively ending debate and paving the way for…

Senate Advances Trump’s Pick For DEA Administrator, Who’ll Play Key Role In Marijuana Rescheduling Process - Cannabis News World

The Senate has given initial approval for the chamber to take up the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick for head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)—a choice that will likely determine the fate of marijuana rescheduling. Terrance Cole was selected to serve as administrator of DEA, but the agency during Trump’s second term has The post Senate Advances Trump’s Pick For DEA Administrator, Who’ll Play Key Role In Marijuana Resche…