President Trump Expected to Sign Executive Order Reclassifying Cannabis

FROM CDA NEWS

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Dec. 18, 2025, that would reclassify cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This change would ease federal restrictions by recognizing marijuana as having a lower potential for abuse and dependence. The move would not legalize marijuana but is intended to address how its current classification limits scientific research into its safety and potential medical uses, according to senior administration officials. Read more here.