Trump Signs Executive Order Rescheduling Marijuana Federally
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Washington, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III controlled substance, the White House and multiple news outlets reported. The order directs the attorney general and DEA to implement rescheduling, potentially easing research restrictions, reducing tax burdens on some cannabis businesses, and altering enforcement priorities while federal illegality would remain. Officials and industry representatives cited potential benefits for patients, veterans and medical research. The DEA and Justice Department retain implementation authority and timing. Federal agencies will publish timelines and technical review details. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 7 original reports from WTNH, CBS News, PBS.org, Pulse24.com, http://www.wtol.com, 7 News Miami and New York Post.
Timeline of Events
- 1970s — Cannabis classified as Schedule I under the Controlled Substances Act.
- Prior to this action — DOJ under President Biden proposed reclassifying marijuana to Schedule III.
- Months before signing — President Trump publicly discussed rescheduling and received constituent requests.
- Thursday — President Trump signed an executive order directing the attorney general and DEA to pursue rescheduling.
- Post-order — DEA and DOJ will conduct technical reviews and establish implementation timelines and rules.
- Articles Published:
- 7
- Right Leaning:
- 1
- Left Leaning:
- 0
- Neutral:
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- Distribution:
- Left 0%, Center 86%, Right 14%
Medical researchers, some cannabis businesses, veterans and patients could see eased research access and reduced regulatory burdens if agencies implement rescheduling and related guidance.
Entities relying on current federal enforcement regimes, some law enforcement units, and parts of the illicit market may face operational and regulatory disruption as rules and priorities shift.
After reading and researching latest news.... Rescheduling moves marijuana to Schedule III, directing DOJ and DEA to initiate review. The change may ease research barriers, affect federal tax treatment, and shift enforcement priorities; federal illegality remains until regulatory and statutory adjustments occur under agency timelines, and potential banking reforms follow.
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Trump Signs Executive Order Rescheduling Marijuana Federally
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