As was roughly anticipated, the Trump administration has moved to partially reclassify marijuana, announcing on Thursday that state-licensed medical marijuana will now be considered a less dangerous drug.

The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.

President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issues a final order moving medical cannabis products to Schedule III, following a 2025 executive order.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's distinction between medical and recreational cannabis is hard to reconcile with the relevant scientific and statutory criteria.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says the marijuana rescheduling appeal process “remains pending” despite President Donald Trump issuing an executive order more than three months ago directing the attorney general to enact the reform “in the most expeditious manner.