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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

How a Gilded Age Philanthropist's Milk Crusade Forged a Public Health Model Now at Risk
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How a Gilded Age Philanthropist's Milk Crusade Forged a Public Health Model Now at Risk
The successful early 20th-century campaign by philanthropist Nathan Straus to mandate milk pasteurization through docume
DHS Proposes Year-Long Wait for Asylum Work Permits, Aiming to Curb Fraudulent Claims
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DHS Proposes Year-Long Wait for Asylum Work Permits, Aiming to Curb Fraudulent Claims
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed extending the waiting period for asylum seekers to obtain work authoriz
Federal Court Delays Trump Administration's Race-Based College Admissions Data Demand
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Federal Court Delays Trump Administration's Race-Based College Admissions Data Demand
A federal judge has extended the deadline for colleges in 17 Democratic-led states to submit seven years of race-based a
FEMA Reopens $1 Billion Resilience Grants Under Court Order, Implements New State-Focused Rules
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FEMA Reopens $1 Billion Resilience Grants Under Court Order, Implements New State-Focused Rules
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has reopened applications for its $1 billion Building Resilient Infrastructure a
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Propose Federal Freeze on New AI Data Center Construction
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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Propose Federal Freeze on New AI Data Center Construction
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are introducing a bill to impose a federal moratorium on construct
DHS Chiefs Warn Shutdown Pushing Agencies to 'Tipping Point' as TSA Exodus Grows
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DHS Chiefs Warn Shutdown Pushing Agencies to 'Tipping Point' as TSA Exodus Grows
Top Homeland Security officials warned Congress that the prolonged shutdown is causing a staffing exodus at TSA, degradi
TSA Warns Airport Closures, World Cup Security at Risk Amid Staffing Exodus
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TSA Warns Airport Closures, World Cup Security at Risk Amid Staffing Exodus
The TSA's acting administrator testified that severe staffing shortages, exacerbated by the DHS funding impasse, could f
Rollins Downplays Fertilizer Price Spike Impact, Cites Pre-Season Purchases and Policy Moves
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Rollins Downplays Fertilizer Price Spike Impact, Cites Pre-Season Purchases and Policy Moves
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins contends rising fertilizer costs due to Iran conflict will not disrupt most U.S. fa
Appeals Court Backs Trump Administration's Mandatory Detention Policy for Migrants
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Appeals Court Backs Trump Administration's Mandatory Detention Policy for Migrants
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 to uphold the Trump administration's policy of detaining migrants without
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Freeze on $2 Billion Chicago Transit Funds
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Freeze on $2 Billion Chicago Transit Funds
A federal judge has temporarily ordered the Trump administration to release nearly $2 billion in frozen transit funds to
Hawley's Mifepristone Ban Gains Momentum as Senate Republicans Rally Behind Post-Roe Strategy
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Hawley's Mifepristone Ban Gains Momentum as Senate Republicans Rally Behind Post-Roe Strategy
Senator Josh Hawley's bill to strip FDA approval from the abortion pill mifepristone is attracting Senate Republican sup
Navarro Claims Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Strengthens Trump's Trade Authority
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Navarro Claims Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Strengthens Trump's Trade Authority
Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro framed the Supreme Court's decision to strike down emergency tariffs as a victory, ar
Trump Extends FEMA Reform Panel Amid Proposals for Deep Staff, Aid Cuts
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Trump Extends FEMA Reform Panel Amid Proposals for Deep Staff, Aid Cuts
President Trump has extended the mandate of a council reviewing FEMA, an agency his administration has targeted for pote
Aurora Imposes Strict Noise Limits on Data Centers After Resident Backlash
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Aurora Imposes Strict Noise Limits on Data Centers After Resident Backlash
The Aurora City Council has enacted new noise restrictions for data centers, capping daytime decibels at 56 and nighttim
Trump's Tax Privacy Lawsuit Highlights Administration's Erosion of IRS Confidentiality
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Trump's Tax Privacy Lawsuit Highlights Administration's Erosion of IRS Confidentiality
President Trump's lawsuit seeking damages for leaked tax returns highlights a core privacy principle his administration
State-Led 'One Door' Reforms Target Welfare Fraud and Systemic Dysfunction
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State-Led 'One Door' Reforms Target Welfare Fraud and Systemic Dysfunction
Following Minnesota's massive fraud scandal, states are pioneering 'One Door' reforms that consolidate welfare programs
Airport Security Breakdowns Drive Surge in Paid Expedited Screening Programs
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Airport Security Breakdowns Drive Surge in Paid Expedited Screening Programs
Unpredictable airport security lines, exacerbated by TSA staffing shortages, have renewed traveler interest in paid expe
European Soccer Fans File Antitrust Complaint Against FIFA Over 2026 World Cup Ticket Pricing
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European Soccer Fans File Antitrust Complaint Against FIFA Over 2026 World Cup Ticket Pricing
European soccer supporters have filed a formal antitrust complaint with the European Commission against FIFA, alleging t