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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.

520 articles published

Trump Administration Voids Six Title IX Settlements on Gender Identity, Setting Legal Precedent
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Trump Administration Voids Six Title IX Settlements on Gender Identity, Setting Legal Precedent
The Trump administration has nullified six Title IX agreements with school districts concerning transgender student prot
EPA Reassigns 124 Scientific Staff, Orders 35 to Relocate in Major Research Office Overhaul
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EPA Reassigns 124 Scientific Staff, Orders 35 to Relocate in Major Research Office Overhaul
The EPA has issued reassignment notices to 124 scientific staffers, with 35 ordered to relocate, as part of a reorganiza
Krugman Dismisses White House Growth Forecast as 'Pure Fluff' Amid Inflation Spike
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Krugman Dismisses White House Growth Forecast as 'Pure Fluff' Amid Inflation Spike
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman sharply criticized NEC Director Kevin Hassett's projection of 4-5% economic growth, calling
Judges Wrestle With 1974 Trade Law as Trump's New 10% Tariffs Face Legal Challenge
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Judges Wrestle With 1974 Trade Law as Trump's New 10% Tariffs Face Legal Challenge
A federal trade court panel heard extensive arguments challenging President Trump's new 10% global tariffs, with judges
FISA 702 Reauthorization Fight Intensifies as Warrantless Searches of Americans Continue
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FISA 702 Reauthorization Fight Intensifies as Warrantless Searches of Americans Continue
With FISA Section 702 set to expire April 20, bipartisan lawmakers demand warrant requirements and oversight reforms ami
Trade Court Hears Challenge to Trump's 10% Global Tariff Following Supreme Court Rebuke
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Trade Court Hears Challenge to Trump's 10% Global Tariff Following Supreme Court Rebuke
A federal trade court is reviewing former President Donald Trump's 10% global tariff proposal, which was announced after
Bissell Recalls Over 1 Million Steam Cleaners Following 200+ Injury Reports
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Bissell Recalls Over 1 Million Steam Cleaners Following 200+ Injury Reports
Bissell has recalled more than one million steam cleaners after reports of attachments detaching and expelling hot water
DC Crime Plummets After Policy Reversal: Policing and Prosecution Drive Historic Drop
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DC Crime Plummets After Policy Reversal: Policing and Prosecution Drive Historic Drop
A dramatic reversal in criminal justice policy in Washington D.C., moving from progressive reform to traditional policin
Prediction Markets Launch Aggressive D.C. Lobbying Blitz Amid Mounting Regulatory Threats
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Prediction Markets Launch Aggressive D.C. Lobbying Blitz Amid Mounting Regulatory Threats
Prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket are deploying high-profile advertising and events in Washington to cou
EPA Proposes Easing Coal Ash Disposal Rules, Sparking Environmental Backlash
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EPA Proposes Easing Coal Ash Disposal Rules, Sparking Environmental Backlash
The EPA has proposed new rules granting states flexibility on groundwater protections for coal ash disposal, a move the
StubHub Settles FTC Deceptive Pricing Case for $10 Million, Affecting Limited 2025 Transactions
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StubHub Settles FTC Deceptive Pricing Case for $10 Million, Affecting Limited 2025 Transactions
StubHub will pay $10 million to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations of deceptive ticket pricing, with refunds go
FAA Proposes Six-Figure Fines for American, Southwest Over Drug Testing Failures
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FAA Proposes Six-Figure Fines for American, Southwest Over Drug Testing Failures
The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines from American and Southwest Air
U.S. Fertility Hits Historic Low as Economic Pressures Reshape Family Planning
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U.S. Fertility Hits Historic Low as Economic Pressures Reshape Family Planning
New federal data shows the U.S. fertility rate declined again in 2025, reaching another historic low. The trend reflects
Clinton Condemns Trump's 2027 Budget as Attack on Families, Proposes 'Children's Agenda'
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Clinton Condemns Trump's 2027 Budget as Attack on Families, Proposes 'Children's Agenda'
Hillary Clinton denounced President Trump's 2027 budget proposal in a New York Times op-ed, arguing its cuts to housing
COVID School Aid Analysis: $190 Billion Stabilized Education But Failed to Reverse Learning Loss
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COVID School Aid Analysis: $190 Billion Stabilized Education But Failed to Reverse Learning Loss
The $189.5 billion federal pandemic education relief program stabilized schools and produced measurable academic gains,
FBI Admits Buying Americans' Location Data, Congress Faces Surveillance Reform Deadline
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FBI Admits Buying Americans' Location Data, Congress Faces Surveillance Reform Deadline
FBI Director Kash Patel acknowledged the Bureau purchases commercially available location data on Americans, refusing to
Justice Department Launches Antitrust Probe Into NFL Media Rights Deals
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Justice Department Launches Antitrust Probe Into NFL Media Rights Deals
The Department of Justice has opened an antitrust investigation into the NFL's media rights deals, examining whether the
St. Louis Drive-Thru Dispute Turns Deadly as Fast-Food Worker Fatally Shot
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St. Louis Drive-Thru Dispute Turns Deadly as Fast-Food Worker Fatally Shot
A workplace argument at a St. Louis County Steak 'n Shake escalated into a fatal shooting late Wednesday night, leaving