Trump Eases Medical Marijuana Rules, Navy Chief Fired, Gallego Scrutiny Intensifies: AM Update 4/24

Medical marijuana is moved from Schedule I to Schedule III under a new Trump administration order, easing research restrictions and expanding access while stopping short of full federal legalization. Navy Secretary John Phelan is abruptly forced out following internal clashes over shipbuilding priorities, marking the latest high-level shakeup inside the Trump administration. Senator Ruben Gallego is facing mounting scrutiny as new reporting on a late-night outing in Colombia collides with an ongoing Senate Ethics investigation into alleged sexual misconduct. Three political candidates are suspended and fined by prediction market Kalshi after betting on their own races, as insider trading concerns intensify around the platform. Pure Talk: Dial #250 and say keyword MEGYN KELLY to switch to Pure Talk and get unlimited data for just $34.99 a month! Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 to join Birch Gold’s Learn and Earn event by April 30!