Diana Flores
Diana Flores
Policy & Legislation Reporter

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

75 articles published

House Forces Vote on Haitian TPS Extension, Rebuffing Trump Administration
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House Forces Vote on Haitian TPS Extension, Rebuffing Trump Administration
A House discharge petition demanding an extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals has reached the 21
Shapiro Signs Bipartisan Bill Extending Philadelphia Bar Hours for World Cup, America250
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Shapiro Signs Bipartisan Bill Extending Philadelphia Bar Hours for World Cup, America250
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed bipartisan legislation allowing Philadelphia bars to extend alcohol service to 4 a
Bipartisan PASTEUR Act Aims to Fix Broken Antibiotic Market as Superbug Crisis Grows
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Bipartisan PASTEUR Act Aims to Fix Broken Antibiotic Market as Superbug Crisis Grows
The bipartisan PASTEUR Act proposes a federal subscription model to fund new antibiotics, addressing a market failure th
U.S. Immigration Policy Uncertainty Threatens Long-Term Economic Competitiveness
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U.S. Immigration Policy Uncertainty Threatens Long-Term Economic Competitiveness
Decades of political conflict have transformed U.S. immigration from a celebrated source of strength into a divisive iss
Tax Code's Gambling Loss Deduction Faces Scrutiny as Experts Cite Inequity, Revenue Loss
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Tax Code's Gambling Loss Deduction Faces Scrutiny as Experts Cite Inequity, Revenue Loss
Tax policy experts argue that gambling loss deductions should be eliminated from the tax code, framing wagering as perso
Arctic Sea Ice Hits Record Winter Low Amid Global Heat Surge
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Arctic Sea Ice Hits Record Winter Low Amid Global Heat Surge
Arctic sea ice has reached its lowest recorded winter extent, a development scientists call a clear climate change signa
Idaho Legislature Criminalizes Transgender Bathroom Use in Private Facilities
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Idaho Legislature Criminalizes Transgender Bathroom Use in Private Facilities
Idaho's Senate approved legislation that would impose misdemeanor and felony penalties on transgender people using bathr
Education Department Sets Summer Deadline for 7.5 Million Borrowers to Exit SAVE Plan
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Education Department Sets Summer Deadline for 7.5 Million Borrowers to Exit SAVE Plan
The U.S. Education Department has ordered over 7.5 million student loan borrowers to exit the court-terminated SAVE Plan
Trump Mandates Historic Ethanol Blending Levels, Eases Farm Regulations in Bid for Rural Support
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Trump Mandates Historic Ethanol Blending Levels, Eases Farm Regulations in Bid for Rural Support
The Trump administration finalized the highest-ever biofuel blending mandates and eased pollution rules for farm equipme
Congress Moves to Define Reading Instruction Nationally, Shifting Federal Role in Education
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Congress Moves to Define Reading Instruction Nationally, Shifting Federal Role in Education
Congress is advancing legislation to establish a federal definition of evidence-based reading instruction, prioritizing
EU Proposes American-Style Retirement Accounts to Fuel Economic Growth
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EU Proposes American-Style Retirement Accounts to Fuel Economic Growth
The European Union is developing new savings accounts inspired by U.S. 401(k) and IRA models, aiming to direct household
New Synthetic Opioid Cychlorphine Evades Regulatory Controls, Signaling Next Phase of Drug Crisis
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New Synthetic Opioid Cychlorphine Evades Regulatory Controls, Signaling Next Phase of Drug Crisis
A new synthetic opioid, cychlorphine, has been detected in drug supplies across North America and Europe. Its unique che
Federal Judge Rejects NCAA Bid to Block DraftKings from Using 'March Madness' Trademarks
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Federal Judge Rejects NCAA Bid to Block DraftKings from Using 'March Madness' Trademarks
A federal judge has denied the NCAA's request for a temporary restraining order against DraftKings, allowing the sportsb
Norfolk Airport Employee Receives $5K Award for Subduing Passenger During Cockpit Rush Attempt
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Norfolk Airport Employee Receives $5K Award for Subduing Passenger During Cockpit Rush Attempt
Randall Johnson, a Norfolk airport employee and college basketball coach, received a $5,000 award from Unifi Aviation fo
Vance Convenes First Session of Trump's Anti-Fraud Task Force Amid State, Congressional Probes
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Vance Convenes First Session of Trump's Anti-Fraud Task Force Amid State, Congressional Probes
Vice President Vance chairs the first meeting of President Trump's new anti-fraud panel, established to coordinate a gov
Infidelity Data Reveals Complex Drivers, Lasting Impact on Children's Relationships
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Infidelity Data Reveals Complex Drivers, Lasting Impact on Children's Relationships
Research on marital infidelity reveals emotional neglect, not just sexual desire, as a key driver, with data showing ove
Education Department to Vacate D.C. Headquarters After Trump-Era Staff Cuts
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Education Department to Vacate D.C. Headquarters After Trump-Era Staff Cuts
The Department of Education announced it is relocating from its largely vacant Washington, D.C., headquarters to a small
March Madness Bets Hit $3.3 Billion as Legalization Push Confronts State Resistance
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March Madness Bets Hit $3.3 Billion as Legalization Push Confronts State Resistance
Legal wagers on March Madness are projected to reach $3.3 billion, intensifying the national debate over sports betting