Trump Admin Reclassifies Marijuana to Schedule III to Boost Research

The Trump administration moved to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signing the order to enable more targeted research and expanded patient access. It does not legalize cannabis, alter penalties, or permit interstate transport, and banking restrictions remain. The move complements a separate push on psychedelics and signals reform steps, though further actions and stakeholder input are still required.