Washington didn’t legalize marijuana—but what it did may prove far more important. By rescheduling certain cannabis activities into Schedule III, the federal government has quietly created something the industry has lacked for decades: a legitimate, structured pathway forward. This isn’t the end of prohibition, but it is the beginning of integration. And for those paying […] The post THE GREAT CANNABIS REALIGNMENT: HOW WASHINGTON JUST PICKED WINNERS AND LOSERS appeared first on StoneZone .
Washington didn’t legalize marijuana—but what it did may prove far more important. By rescheduling certain cannabis activities into Schedule III, the federal government has quietly created something the industry has lacked for decades: a legitimate, structured pathway forward. This isn’t the end of prohibition, but it is the beginning of integration. And for those paying attention, it opens the door to a new kind of market—one that blends state medical programs, federal oversight, and emerging pharmaceutical potential into a hybrid system unlike anything we’ve seen before. President Trump must the credit for this vital policy change. I have advocated for this decision since he was elelcted in 2016 when I formed the United States…Open
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order Thursday to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The order shifts the designation of licensed medical marijuana from a high level of regulation to a much looser level. It also provides a tax break to licensed medical marijuana operators. This move does not legalize marijuana use under federal law, but it will impact the 40 states that have approved medical marijuana programs. #trump #marijuana #doj
The move doesn't legalize marijuana or remove criminal penalties for use and possession, but it reclassifies marijuana from its current Schedule I to the lower classification of Schedule III.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said he is immediately moving medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, which includes drugs like ketamine, Tylenol with codeine and anabolic steroids.
A new order moves marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, putting state-licensed medical marijuana in the same category as some pain medications, ketamine and testosterone.
Acting AG Todd Blanche signed an order Thursday morning to reclassify medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug. #Marijuana #ToddBlanche #Trump About Rising: Rising is a weekday morning show with bipartisan hosts that breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders who can predict what is going to happen. It also sets the day's political agenda by breaking exclusive news with a team of scoop-driven reporters and demanding answers during interviews with the country's most important political newsmakers. Follow Rising on social media: Website: Hill.TV Facebook: facebook.com/HillTVLive/…
State of the Union: The drug’s new classification as a Schedule III controlled substance will facilitate its use in medical research. The post U.S. Reclassifies State-Licensed Marijuana appeared first on The American Conservative .
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Thursday that the Justice Department has reclassified “FDA-approved marijuana and state-licensed marijuana” from Schedule I controlled substances to Schedule III controlled substances. The move, which does not legalize marijuana, will facilitate the use of the drug in medical research. Schedule III substances are still subject to numerous legal restrictions, including on transportation across state lines. Blanche also announced that the Justice Department would hold expedited hearings to reschedule marijuana as a whole. The reclassification fulfills an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in December 2025 directing the administration to move the drug to the less restrictive…Open
President Donald J. Trump has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana, easing restrictions on research and allowing tax deductions.
President Donald J. Trump has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana , easing restrictions on research and allowing tax deductions for state-licensed medical marijuana companies. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump’s Acting Attorney General, Todd Blanche, signed an order on Thursday reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, marking a historic shift in federal drug policy. DETAIL: The reclassification does not legalize marijuana federally but changes its regulation, allowing for tax deductions for state-licensed medical marijuana companies and easing research barriers. This move aligns with President Trump’s directive to expedite the reclassification process, which had…Open
