"Vice President Harris Urges Swift Marijuana Reform Amid Federal Criticism"

Vice President Harris, joined by rapper Fat Joe and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, urged the DEA to expedite its review of marijuana's classification, emphasizing the criminal justice impact and disproportionate harm to Black and Latino men. President Biden, who pledged to decriminalize marijuana and expunge prior convictions, has pardoned individuals convicted under federal law and D.C. statute. Harris called the current Schedule I classification "absurd" and stressed the need for a prompt resolution based on the DEA's assessment, as the issue polls well with young voters and has gained attention in Biden's recent State of the Union address.