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Biden moved to reclassify marijuana. Now Trump’s taking it over the finish line

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December 18, 2025

[#item_full_content] President Trump framed the rescheduling as a way to research whether cannabis can provide pain relief to seniors battling debilitating illnesses. Biden moved to reclassify marijuana. Now Trump’s taking it over the finish line Read More

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