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Diana Flores
Diana Flores
Policy & Legislation Reporter

Diana specializes in tracking legislation through Congress and analyzing how policy decisions affect everyday Americans.

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GAO Review Sought as BLM Wild Horse Sales Surge, Slaughter Loophole Persists
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GAO Review Sought as BLM Wild Horse Sales Surge, Slaughter Loophole Persists
A bipartisan group of 18 lawmakers has asked the GAO to review the Bureau of Land Management's wild horse sale program,
Social Security benefits to climb 3.6% in 2027, Trump administration confirms
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Social Security benefits to climb 3.6% in 2027, Trump administration confirms
The Trump administration announced a 3.6% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, boosting average monthly b
Trump Rule Slashes Refugee Status Appeals to 10 Days
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Trump Rule Slashes Refugee Status Appeals to 10 Days
The Trump administration published a final rule Tuesday that shortens the appeal period for refugees facing status revoc
CVS to Pay $315M to Settle DOJ Opioid Dispensing Lawsuit
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CVS to Pay $315M to Settle DOJ Opioid Dispensing Lawsuit
CVS Health agreed to pay $315 million to settle DOJ allegations that it illegally filled opioid prescriptions and other
Vance invokes wartime powers to expand Texas refinery output
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Vance invokes wartime powers to expand Texas refinery output
Vice President JD Vance announced the administration will invoke the Defense Production Act to expand a Texas refinery,
Cornell Bans Frat Parties After Gang Rape Suit, Adds Investigators
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Cornell Bans Frat Parties After Gang Rape Suit, Adds Investigators
Cornell University has suspended all fraternity parties through the academic year and will add trained sexual assault in
Six Flags Closes Coasters Nationwide After Fatal Fall at Georgia Park
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Six Flags Closes Coasters Nationwide After Fatal Fall at Georgia Park
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, was ejected from the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday. Nine other Six Fl
Lawmakers Push Federal Framework for Psychedelic Therapies Amid Mental Health Crisis
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Lawmakers Push Federal Framework for Psychedelic Therapies Amid Mental Health Crisis
With FDA approvals nearing, bipartisan lawmakers urge Congress to establish national standards for psychedelic-assisted
Return-to-office mandates threaten America's innovation edge, study warns
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Return-to-office mandates threaten America's innovation edge, study warns
A cross-country study finds cultural individualism drives remote work adoption, but return-to-office mandates may push s
Saltwater Flooding Creates Lingering Fire Hazard for EVs in Southern California
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Saltwater Flooding Creates Lingering Fire Hazard for EVs in Southern California
Southern California fire officials warn that saltwater flooding from post-Tropical Storm Rachel can compromise electric
NOAA Forecasts Below-Average 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
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NOAA Forecasts Below-Average 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through Nov. 30, with NOAA forecasting fewer storms than usual. Track eve
Colleges Cut Majors as Enrollment Cliff Reshapes Academic Offerings
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Colleges Cut Majors as Enrollment Cliff Reshapes Academic Offerings
As enrollment falls and costs rise, universities are cutting hundreds of majors. Faculty resistance could lead to forced
TSA Bans Sitting for Document Checkers, Citing Security and Hospitality
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TSA Bans Sitting for Document Checkers, Citing Security and Hospitality
The TSA will no longer permit officers at document-checking stations to sit while working, citing security and hospitali
Child Welfare Financing Reform Urged to Curb Family Separations
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Child Welfare Financing Reform Urged to Curb Family Separations
A new framework from United Family Advocates argues that federal child welfare financing requires significant reform to
Expired Tax Exemption Could Triple Bills for IDR Borrowers
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Expired Tax Exemption Could Triple Bills for IDR Borrowers
A new study warns that expired tax breaks could triple federal tax bills for student loan borrowers in income-driven rep
Why hurricane prep guides urge filling your tub with water
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Why hurricane prep guides urge filling your tub with water
Filling a bathtub before a hurricane is standard advice, but the water isn't for drinking. It's for flushing toilets, ba
Seasonal Tariff Push Threatens North American Food Security
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Seasonal Tariff Push Threatens North American Food Security
Former Reps. Shays and Swett urge rejection of Florida's seasonal tariff proposal, warning it could disrupt North Americ
FAA's $30B plan needs conditions, not blank check, ex-controller says
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FAA's $30B plan needs conditions, not blank check, ex-controller says
A former FAA controller argues Congress should fund the $30B modernization only with strict conditions, citing Philadelp