c/libertarian · by yodeljunkmanenvy@piefed.social · 252d

Trump signs executive order reclassifying cannabis, opening door to broader weed access

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/18/trump-pot-reclassification-cannabis-stocks-medicare-cbd.html

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finitebanjo@piefed.world · 5 pts · 252d

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pebbles@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 251d (2 replies)

Isn't that something only congress can do?

wosat@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 251d (1 reply)

My understanding is, no, congressional action is not required. Legislation would be required to completely de-schedule (legalize) it, but the DEA and HHS can re-schedule drugs without congress.

pebbles@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 251d

Ah noted thanks