
Aug 5, 2026
✦The New York Times
Trump Seeks a Boost for Hemp That Would Benefit a Top Aide's Family
The White House is lobbying Congress to delay a ban on potent hemp products. This move would benefit Bret Worley, the son-in-law of chief of staff Susie Wiles. Senators tucked the proposal into a spending bill to avoid a shutdown, but the plan sparked an internal fight over public health.