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Marijuana Legalization · United StatesPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing federal agencies to reclassify marijuana, loosening long-standing restrictions on the drug and marking the most consequential shift in U.S. cannabis policy in more than half a century.
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Trump order directs federal agencies to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, reshaping federal drug policy
56% Center coverage: 384 sources

Donald Trump · United StatesPresident Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while announcing he is sending a $1,776 bonus check to U.S. troops for Christmas.See the Story
Trump vows economic boom, blames Biden in address to nation
45% Left coverage: 156 sources

Health Care · RichmondLess than a month before she takes the oath of office, Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger on Thursday rolled out a comprehensive legislative blueprint she said will lower costs for Virginia families.See the Story
Spanberger makes affordability centerpiece of 2026 agenda as legislative session nears
60% Center coverage: 10 sources
