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Trump signs executive order that could ease marijuana restrictions

NPR | By Brian Mann

Published December 19, 2025 at 5:49 AM CST

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Trump's executive order stops short of legalizing marijuana for recreational use, but will allow more research and medical treatment, and will clear the way for Medicare to cover some cannabis-related treatments.

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Trump signs executive order that could ease marijuana restrictions

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