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What to know about Trump’s order seeking to relax federal drug policies for marijuana

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December 18, 2025

[#item_full_content] President Donald Trump has directed his administration to work as quickly as possible to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The proposed change still requires federal regulatory approval. What to know about Trump's order seeking to relax federal drug policies for marijuana Read More

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