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Justice Dept. Reclassifies Marijuana; ABC Seeks News-Outlet Status

5/10/2026

Center

Justice Department Reclassifies

The Justice Department reclassified FDA-approved and state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, a limited step.
A district judge is hearing the case after the Justice Department sued New Mexico and Albuquerque over Immigrant Safety Act.
Federal courts are handling lawsuits on immigration enforcement, drug scheduling, broadcast rules, and primary elections.
ABC Television asked the FCC to deem The View a news outlet, seeking equal-time exemption.

Left

Democrats Question CENTCOM

Twelve Democratic senators sent a May 4 letter to U.S. Central Command requesting details on coordination with Israel that could breach international law.
U.S. Central Command is being asked to explain coordination with Israel on mass evacuation warnings in Lebanon and Iran.
Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Tammy Baldwin say the zones displaced thousands.
Jon Finer said the senators’ move reflects Democratic worry about U.S. complicity in civilian harm.

Blindspot

Center coverage emphasized the Department of Justice’s legal actions—including the Immigrant Safety Act suit against New Mexico, the reclassification of medical marijuana, and ABC’s FCC complaint—none of which appear in Left coverage.
Center coverage also highlighted the scheduled Lynchburg Republican firehouse primary and related legal questions, an angle not addressed in Left coverage.

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Justice Department Reclassifies

The Justice Department reclassified FDA-approved and state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, a limited step.
A district judge is hearing the case after the Justice Department sued New Mexico and Albuquerque over Immigrant Safety Act.
Federal courts are handling lawsuits on immigration enforcement, drug scheduling, broadcast rules, and primary elections.
ABC Television asked the FCC to deem The View a news outlet, seeking equal-time exemption.

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