https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/big-hemp-is-betting-republicans-roll-over-on-diet-weed-ban-to-avoid-shutdownContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/big-hemp-is-betting-republicans-roll-over-on-diet-weed-ban-to-avoid-shutdownhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/big-hemp-is-betting-republicans-roll-over-on-diet-weed-ban-to-avoid-shutdown#u53254Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:51:20 +0000The US Senate is under pressure to reconsider a ban on hemp-derived THC, also known as 'diet weed', as it returns from break. Industry stakeholders are urging lawmakers to roll back the ban, set to take effect in November, to avoid a potential shutdown. The hemp industry is concerned about the impact on local breweries and businesses that have benefited from THC-infused drinks.Why it mattersThe federal ban on hemp THC is set to take effect in November, prompting concerns about the economic impact on local breweries and businesses that have benefited from THC-infused drinks. The hemp