Trump Reschedules Medical Marijuana

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed the directive, which acknowledges the potential medical benefits of cannabis while maintaining its status as a controlled substance.

The move is expected to provide a massive tax break for legal marijuana operators and lower barriers to scientific research.

While the order does not legalize recreational use federally, it represents the first major change to marijuana's classification since 1970.

Industry leaders have hailed the decision as a boon, though some conservative lawmakers have criticized it as a step in the wrong direction.