President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug.

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order directing that cannabis be moved to a lower drug schedule, a step aimed at easing restrictions on research and lowering its severity, while leaving the drug illegal under federal law.

President Trump considers rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III despite some strong GOP opposition. House Republicans urge president to keep current classification.

Experts told ABC News that reclassification of the drug would open the doors to more scientific research by removing current major barriers and may also reduce stigma.

President Donald Trump signed an order Dec. 18 that starts the process of reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug under federal law.

The rare bipartisan vote, 231-195, marks the first time the House has voted to overturn an executive order from President Donald Trump this term.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at blocking states from crafting their own regulations for artificial intelligence, saying the burgeoning industry is at risk of being stifled by a patchwork of onerous rules while in a battle with Chinese competitors for supremacy.

The executive order reclassifies marijuana as a Schedule III drug, easing the path for more research.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 federal holidays for this year.