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New Biden Guidelines Limit Marijuana Use for Appointees

1/11/2026

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The Biden administration is introducing guidelines to treat recreational marijuana use as a barrier to White House appointments.
Waivers may be allowed for applicants with limited marijuana use, provided they do not require a Top Secret clearance.
Recipients of waivers must cease marijuana use and submit to random drug testing.
The policy aims to modernize hiring while maintaining high standards for government service as the legal landscape evolves.

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Story summary

The Biden administration is introducing guidelines to treat recreational marijuana use as a barrier to White House appointments.
Waivers may be allowed for applicants with limited marijuana use, provided they do not require a Top Secret clearance.
Recipients of waivers must cease marijuana use and submit to random drug testing.
The policy aims to modernize hiring while maintaining high standards for government service as the legal landscape evolves.