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Trump is considering an order to loosen federal marijuana restrictions
US President Donald Trump said on Monday he is considering an executive order to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug – a decision that could reshape the cannabis industry, ease criminal penalties and unlock billions in research…
Donald Trump 'strongly' considering marijuana law change
Donald Trump has indicated he is considering an executive order to reclassify marijuana, a move that could significantly reshape the US cannabis industry, ease criminal penalties, and unlock substantial research funding. The potential shift would…
Trump says he is 'considering' marijuana reclassification
President Trump said Monday his administration is “considering” reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, days after The Washington Post reported he is expected to sign an executive order telling agencies to pursue…
What to expect if Trump reclassifies marijuana
Rescheduling cannabis to a Schedule III drug would follow a Biden-era Drug Enforcement Administration proposal for the same reclassification, which stalled Trump's inauguration. Schedule III substances have an accepted medical use, while Schedule I…
Reclassifying marijuana will not make America great again
It was a disastrous idea then, and it remains a disastrous idea now. Moreover, the president already expressed the problems and, more importantly, the dangers of marijuana when he first suggested the idea of possibly rescheduling it in August.
Trump's Marijuana Move Would Go Far Beyond Biden
Good morning. There was quite the split screen in the Oval Office on Monday. President Trump signed an executive order classifying fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction.” The exact implications of this move are still unclear, but…
The rush is on to open marijuana dispensaries in Minnesota
Hundreds of entrepreneurs are rushing to open dispensaries across Minnesota, raising concerns of an oversaturated market. Why it matters: It's likely to be a rough year for startup dispensaries as they deal with strong competition and a severe lack…
Trump considers reclassifying marijuana, easing criminal penalties
WASHINGTON, Dec 15 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he is considering an executive order to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug — a decision that could reshape the cannabis industry, ease criminal…
Trump again says he is considering reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug
President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated that he is weighing whether to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a statement that mirrors similar comments he made earlier this year and during his 2024 presidential campaign. Speaking to…
Shocking medical-marijuana study reveals Big Weed's big lies
Marijuana advocate Keith Stroup famously said that medical marijuana was a “red herring” for making the recreational use of the drug legal — and now the data have proven him 100% correct. A bombshell new review from researchers…
Trump's plan to reclassify marijuana would leave federal prohibition essentially untouched
During his 2024 campaign, President Donald Trump indicated that he supported the Biden administration's plan to reclassify marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), saying 'we will continue to focus on research to unlock the medical uses…
Trump weighs order to loosen federal marijuana restrictions
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said on Dec 15 that he is considering an executive order to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug – a decision that could reshape the cannabis industry, ease criminal penalties and unlock…
Trump again says he is considering reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug
President Donald Trump on Monday restated that he is weighing whether to reclassify cannabis as a less unsafe drug, a declaration that mirrors comparable remarks he made previously this year and throughout his 2024 governmental project. Talking to…
Hemp industry backing bills to regulate, not ban, THC products
WASHINGTON – After a stunning defeat in Congress last month, the makers of hemp-derived drinks, gummies and other products are preparing to combat a ban on the popular intoxicating edible that will go into effect next year. Since Congress…
Conservatives revolt against Trump plan to roll back weed punishments
Sign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusives President Donald Trump is considering dramatically changing cannabis regulation in the US, which is leaving a bad taste in the mouths of some conservatives. The…
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