The FBI has served a search warrant at the Virginia Senate leader's hometown office as part of a corruption investigation. That's according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation by name and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Federal agents also were seen Wednesday at Sen. L. Louise Lucas’ nearby cannabis business. Daughter Lisa Lucas Burke tells local station WAVY-TV that the family has no idea what the federal action is about. The search at the Democratic senator's office in Portsmouth comes after she helped lead the state's redistricting effort. The FBI said only that it was conducting a court-authorized search.

Family members say the behavior of a suspect in the murders of two University of South Florida students worsened over time because of marijuana use. Hisham Abugharbieh was arrested three years ago for punching his brother and kicking his mother. He was delusional, claiming to be “son of Mary.” He was taken to jail under the Baker Act for mental health observation. Last week, Abugharbieh, 26, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The remains of his roommate, Zamil Limon, were found in a trash bag. Authorities have not confirmed if a body found in the same area is Limon’s girlfriend, Nahida Bristy.

President Donald Trump's administration has reclassified medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The order, signed Thursday, marks a first step toward broader federal acceptance. It could boost research and profitability in the marijuana industry. But it doesn't legalize marijuana under federal law. The reclassification moves state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, alongside substances like ketamine. Recreational marijuana remains a Schedule I drug, like heroin. The change could allow businesses that sell medical marijuana to claim tax deductions for expenses, though complications remain. Studies show that marijuana use has increased nationally, as more states embrace legalization.