From NPR.

President Trump is re-classifying marijuana.

Marijuana has been classified as a “Schedule 1” drug, akin to heroin, since the 1970s. Now, it will be classified as a “Schedule 3” drug — a category that recognizes its usefulness and low risk. Medicare is expected to cover some cannabis products beginning next year.

As Trump signed the executive order, he said he’s been lobbied heavily to loosen marijuana restrictions: "We have people begging for me to do this, people that are in great pain."

Dozens of states have gone further, fully legalizing marijuana including for personal recreation use, but Trump said he’s not ready to take that step.