President Trump confirmed Monday his administration is considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The big picture: The Wall Street Journal first reported that Trump was considering the action after pot companies contributed millions of dollars into the president's political groups.

(QUEEN CITY NEWS) — President Trump says his administration is weighing whether to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug—a move that could mark the most significant shift in federal marijuana policy in decades, though it would stop short of legalizing recreational use nationwide.