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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, directing the Attorney General to expedite the rulemaking process for the change.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, directing the Attorney General to expedite the rulemaking process for the change.

Separately, the White House Chief of Staff for Legislative, Political and Public Affairs will work with Congress to update the statutory definition of hemp-derived cannabinoid products, while restricting those that pose “serious health risks” to the public.

Separately, the White House Chief of Staff for Legislative, Political and Public Affairs will work with Congress to update the statutory definition of hemp-derived cannabinoid products, while restricting those that pose “serious health risks” to the public.

In addition, the mandate orders the Department of Health and Human Services to develop “research methods and models utilizing real-world evidence” to improve access to hemp-based cannabinoids and inform standards of care.

In addition, the mandate orders the Department of Health and Human Services to develop “research methods and models utilizing real-world evidence” to improve access to hemp-based cannabinoids and inform standards of care.

The order justifies the decision by referring to a 2023 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review finding “scientific support” for marijuana’s use in treating anorexia related to a medical condition, nausea, vomiting and pain.

The order justifies the decision by referring to a 2023 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review finding “scientific support” for marijuana’s use in treating anorexia related to a medical condition, nausea, vomiting and pain.

Shortly before Trump signed the executive order, a group of 22 Republican senators sent a letter voicing their opposition, arguing that rescheduling would send the wrong message to America’s youth, enable drug cartels and jeopardize road safety.

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Shortly before Trump signed the executive order, a group of 22 Republican senators sent a letter voicing their opposition, arguing that rescheduling would send the wrong message to America’s youth, enable drug cartels and jeopardize road safety.

Public support for legalizing marijuana for recreational use has more than doubled since 2000, rising from 31% to 64% in 2025, according to Gallup polls, with one in five U.S. adults and nearly 15% of seniors reportedly using CBD last year.

Public support for legalizing marijuana for recreational use has more than doubled since 2000, rising from 31% to 64% in 2025, according to Gallup polls, with one in five U.S. adults and nearly 15% of seniors reportedly using CBD last year.

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President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. The order directs the Attorney General to expedite the rulemaking process for this change.

President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. The order directs the Attorney General to expedite the rulemaking process for this change.

The reclassification will allow state-legal cannabis businesses to access tax deductions under section 280E of federal tax law and could save businesses billions of dollars. The change also aims to ease scientific research into the medicinal benefits of cannabinoid compounds.

The reclassification will allow state-legal cannabis businesses to access tax deductions under section 280E of federal tax law and could save businesses billions of dollars. The change also aims to ease scientific research into the medicinal benefits of cannabinoid compounds.

In 2023, the Food and Drug Administration completed a review finding scientific support for marijuana's use to treat anorexia related to medical conditions, nausea and vomiting, and pain. Chronic pain affects nearly one in four US adults and more than one in three seniors.

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In 2023, the Food and Drug Administration completed a review finding scientific support for marijuana's use to treat anorexia related to medical conditions, nausea and vomiting, and pain. Chronic pain affects nearly one in four US adults and more than one in three seniors.

The order does not legalize marijuana for recreational use at the federal level and does not change how law enforcement agencies handle marijuana-related arrests. Marijuana will remain illegal under federal law despite 24 states allowing recreational use.

The order does not legalize marijuana for recreational use at the federal level and does not change how law enforcement agencies handle marijuana-related arrests. Marijuana will remain illegal under federal law despite 24 states allowing recreational use.

A group of 22 Republican senators sent a letter to Trump arguing that rescheduling marijuana would send the wrong message to America's youth and jeopardize road safety. The lawmakers claimed the change would be "at odds with growing our economy."

A group of 22 Republican senators sent a letter to Trump arguing that rescheduling marijuana would send the wrong message to America's youth and jeopardize road safety. The lawmakers claimed the change would be "at odds with growing our economy."

Public support for legalizing marijuana for recreational use has nearly doubled from 36 percent in 2005 to 68 percent in 2024 according to Gallup polls. One in five US adults and nearly 15 percent of seniors reported using CBD in the past year.

Public support for legalizing marijuana for recreational use has nearly doubled from 36 percent in 2005 to 68 percent in 2024 according to Gallup polls. One in five US adults and nearly 15 percent of seniors reported using CBD in the past year.

Rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III sends a dangerous message to youth that this addictive drug is safe, despite research showing 30% of medical marijuana users develop addiction and the substance has no real medical value. This reclassification hands billions in tax breaks to the marijuana industry and Chinese cartels operating licensed farms, while making roads deadlier since safety-sensitive workers won't be tested for THC.

Rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III sends a dangerous message to youth that this addictive drug is safe, despite research showing 30% of medical marijuana users develop addiction and the substance has no real medical value. This reclassification hands billions in tax breaks to the marijuana industry and Chinese cartels operating licensed farms, while making roads deadlier since safety-sensitive workers won't be tested for THC.

Moving marijuana to Schedule III finally recognizes what millions of Americans already know: it provides real medical relief for chronic pain, nausea and other conditions affecting 1 in 4 adults. The FDA found credible scientific support for marijuana's medical use, and 40 states have already established regulated programs, yet federal policy has blocked necessary research that could help patients and doctors make informed decisions about treatment.

Moving marijuana to Schedule III finally recognizes what millions of Americans already know: it provides real medical relief for chronic pain, nausea and other conditions affecting 1 in 4 adults. The FDA found credible scientific support for marijuana's medical use, and 40 states have already established regulated programs, yet federal policy has blocked necessary research that could help patients and doctors make informed decisions about treatment.

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In rescheduling marijuana, the Trump administration is merely following the science. As highlighted by the FDA, marijuana boasts several medical benefits capable of treating multiple ailments plaguing Americans. To improve their health care, therefore, it was necessary to enhance their access to the drug while protecting them from harmful products.

In rescheduling marijuana, the Trump administration is merely following the science. As highlighted by the FDA, marijuana boasts several medical benefits capable of treating multiple ailments plaguing Americans. To improve their health care, therefore, it was necessary to enhance their access to the drug while protecting them from harmful products.

Rescheduling marijuana sends a dangerous message that this addictive drug is safe, despite 30% of medical users developing addiction, and the drug having no real medical value. Offering America’s children up as a sacrificial lamb will bring no benefits, save for the Chinese drug cartels operating thousands of farms nationwide, who will peddle their poison more easily.

Rescheduling marijuana sends a dangerous message that this addictive drug is safe, despite 30% of medical users developing addiction, and the drug having no real medical value. Offering America’s children up as a sacrificial lamb will bring no benefits, save for the Chinese drug cartels operating thousands of farms nationwide, who will peddle their poison more easily.

Moving marijuana to Schedule III is an overdue admission that its original classification was complete nonsense and a step toward the right direction for countless Americans who need cannabis for legitimate medical use. The government’s war on pot, however, is far from over, and will not end until it decriminalizes and legalizes marijuana entirely.

Moving marijuana to Schedule III is an overdue admission that its original classification was complete nonsense and a step toward the right direction for countless Americans who need cannabis for legitimate medical use. The government’s war on pot, however, is far from over, and will not end until it decriminalizes and legalizes marijuana entirely.

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There is a 90% chance that marijuana will be legal for recreational use in a supermajority of these strongly Republican U.S. states before 2041, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 90% chance that marijuana will be legal for recreational use in a supermajority of these strongly Republican U.S. states before 2041, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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