Trump admin reclassifies medical marijuana to Schedule III

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under federal law. The move, reported by the Associated Press, significantly reduces the legal risk for state medical cannabis programs and acknowledges accepted medical use. This administrative action represents a major shift in federal drug policy, though it does not legalize marijuana outright. The reclassification follows a review process initiated by the Department of Justice.