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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.

730 articles published

DHS Security Chiefs Face House Budget Interrogation Amid Historic Government Shutdown
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DHS Security Chiefs Face House Budget Interrogation Amid Historic Government Shutdown
Leaders from the Secret Service, Coast Guard, TSA, CISA, and FEMA will defend President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget propo
Kennedy Defends Trump's 2027 Health Budget, Faces Scrutiny Over Vaccine Stances
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Kennedy Defends Trump's 2027 Health Budget, Faces Scrutiny Over Vaccine Stances
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears before the House Appropriations Committee to justify the administration's 20
Census Data Reveals America's Most Common Names, Shifting Demographics in Surnames
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Census Data Reveals America's Most Common Names, Shifting Demographics in Surnames
The U.S. Census Bureau has published its list of the 1,000 most common first names from the 2020 count, with Michael lea
Airport Ground Vehicle Forces American Airlines Plane to Emergency Stop at Charlotte
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Airport Ground Vehicle Forces American Airlines Plane to Emergency Stop at Charlotte
A ground vehicle at Charlotte Douglas International Airport entered the path of a taxiing American Airlines plane, forci
Federal Government Terminates $11 Million Contract with Miami Catholic Charities for Migrant Children
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Federal Government Terminates $11 Million Contract with Miami Catholic Charities for Migrant Children
The Department of Health and Human Services has declined to renew an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities Miami,
House Farm Bill Amendment Threatens Traditional Dog Training, Hunting Practices
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House Farm Bill Amendment Threatens Traditional Dog Training, Hunting Practices
An amendment to the House farm bill, backed by animal rights activists, uses vague language that critics say could outla
White House Budget Chief Warns Homeland Security Department Nearing Collapse
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White House Budget Chief Warns Homeland Security Department Nearing Collapse
White House Budget Director Russ Vought testified that the Department of Homeland Security is 'disintegrating' as Congre
Greer Defends Trump's 2027 Trade Budget, Seeks $10M Enforcement Boost After Tariff Setback
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Greer Defends Trump's 2027 Trade Budget, Seeks $10M Enforcement Boost After Tariff Setback
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will appear before the House Appropriations Committee to justify the administra
Vought Defends Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Surge, $73B Domestic Cuts in Senate Budget Hearing
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Vought Defends Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Surge, $73B Domestic Cuts in Senate Budget Hearing
OMB Director Russ Vought faces the Senate Budget Committee to defend President Trump's fiscal 2027 request, which seeks
2026 Tax Refunds Rise Modestly, Fall Short of Trump's Projected Windfall
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2026 Tax Refunds Rise Modestly, Fall Short of Trump's Projected Windfall
Average tax refunds for 2026 have increased but are significantly lower than White House projections, with many taxpayer
Vought Faces Democratic Fire Over Trump Budget Priorities in Tense House Hearing
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Vought Faces Democratic Fire Over Trump Budget Priorities in Tense House Hearing
White House budget chief Russell Vought clashed with House Democrats over defense spending hikes and domestic cuts, whil
Melania Trump Urges Congress to Overhaul Foster Care Transition Program
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Melania Trump Urges Congress to Overhaul Foster Care Transition Program
First Lady Melania Trump called on Congress to pass bipartisan legislation modernizing the federal program for youth tra
Federal Jury Rules Live Nation-Ticketmaster an Illegal Monopoly in Landmark Antitrust Case
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Federal Jury Rules Live Nation-Ticketmaster an Illegal Monopoly in Landmark Antitrust Case
A Manhattan federal jury has determined that Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, illegally monopolized the live events
Senior Advocacy Group Warns of Inadequate Social Security COLA Projection for 2027
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Senior Advocacy Group Warns of Inadequate Social Security COLA Projection for 2027
A nonpartisan senior advocacy organization warns that its projected 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2
Melania Trump to Address House Panel on Foster Care Reform, Spotlighting 'Fostering the Future' Initiative
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Melania Trump to Address House Panel on Foster Care Reform, Spotlighting 'Fostering the Future' Initiative
First Lady Melania Trump will participate in a House Ways and Means Committee roundtable Wednesday, focusing on her 'Fos
Poll Shows Bipartisan Support for Taxing Wealthy as Democrats Push Reform Agenda
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Poll Shows Bipartisan Support for Taxing Wealthy as Democrats Push Reform Agenda
A national survey indicates two-thirds of Americans support additional taxation on incomes over $1 million, creating pol
Farmers Report Widespread Fertilizer Affordability Crisis Amid Middle East Conflict
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Farmers Report Widespread Fertilizer Affordability Crisis Amid Middle East Conflict
A majority of American farmers report being unable to afford essential fertilizer due to price surges following Middle E
Parents Face Systematic Barriers to Reviewing School Curricula as Transparency Battles Intensify
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Parents Face Systematic Barriers to Reviewing School Curricula as Transparency Battles Intensify
Parents in Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Maryland report being systematically blocked from reviewing school curricula