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Trump Drug Czar: Schedule III Won't Legalize CannabisLegislation

Trump Drug Czar: Schedule III Won't Legalize Cannabis

ONDCP director Sara Carter Bailey told Newsmax that Schedule III rescheduling only covers medical use and research, emphasizing that marijuana "is still illegal" at the federal level.

May 12, 2026
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Trump's Senior Cannabis Push Risks Repeating Past Policy Mistakes

Trump administration's medical marijuana initiative for seniors lacks coordination between federal agencies and state programs, risking policy backlash despite addressing genuine patient needs.

May 12, 2026
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White House Drug Strategy Contradicts Trump Cannabis Policy Moves

The White House's new drug strategy warns against cannabis liberalization while the administration simultaneously advances marijuana rescheduling, creating policy confusion that experts say undermines federal credibility.

May 11, 2026
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Surgeon General Nominee Linked Cannabis to Gynecomastia in Past Remarks

Trump's Surgeon General nominee Dr. Nicole Saphier previously linked cannabis use to gynecomastia in men while acknowledging medical benefits, raising questions about federal health policy direction.

May 1, 2026
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Trump Urges Congress to Preserve Full-Spectrum CBD AccessLegislation

Trump Urges Congress to Preserve Full-Spectrum CBD Access

President Trump called on Congress to fix federal hemp regulations threatening full-spectrum CBD products, as the industry faces regulatory uncertainty over cannabinoid definitions under the 2018 Farm Bill.

Apr 27, 2026
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Trump Administration Moves Cannabis to Schedule III in Partial WinLegislation

Trump Administration Moves Cannabis to Schedule III in Partial Win

The Trump administration rescheduled cannabis to Schedule III, providing tax relief to licensed operators but stopping short of full legalization. The move leaves banking restrictions and federal prohibition intact.

Apr 24, 2026
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Trump Calls on Congress to Preserve Full-Spectrum CBD AccessLegislation

Trump Calls on Congress to Preserve Full-Spectrum CBD Access

President Trump is urging Congress to prevent full-spectrum CBD from becoming illegal in November while supporting new restrictions on hemp products that pose health risks.

Apr 24, 2026
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Trump Advisor Says Internal Resistance Stalling Cannabis ReschedulingLegislation

Trump Advisor Says Internal Resistance Stalling Cannabis Rescheduling

A Trump advisor reveals internal administration resistance is delaying marijuana rescheduling three months after the president's executive order, creating uncertainty for cannabis businesses awaiting tax relief.

Apr 10, 2026
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Former Police Sergeant Backs Federal Rescheduling: 'Focus on Real Crime'Legislation

Former Police Sergeant Backs Federal Rescheduling: 'Focus on Real Crime'

A former St. Louis police sergeant argues marijuana enforcement diverts officers from violent crime and the fentanyl crisis, joining growing law enforcement support for federal rescheduling.

Feb 9, 2026
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Trump's Medical-Only Cannabis Language Raises Rescheduling QuestionsLegislation

Trump's Medical-Only Cannabis Language Raises Rescheduling Questions

Trump's executive order on marijuana rescheduling specifically mentions only medical cannabis, raising questions about whether federal reform will exclude the $33 billion adult-use industry.

Jan 24, 2026
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Trump Admin Shifts Alcohol Guidance Amidst Cannabis BanLegislation

Trump Admin Shifts Alcohol Guidance Amidst Cannabis Ban

Trump administration eases alcohol guidelines, leaving federal cannabis policy unchanged despite growing public acceptance.

Jan 10, 2026
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