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Trump signs executive order that could ease marijuana restrictions

By Brian Mann
Published December 19, 2025 at 5:49 AM CST

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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