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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

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
Bessent Warns Congress: Crypto Regulatory Delay Threatens U.S. Financial Leadership
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Bessent Warns Congress: Crypto Regulatory Delay Threatens U.S. Financial Leadership
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on Congress to pass comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation, warning that legisl
Supreme Court Ruling Threatens Dozens of State Occupational Licensing Laws
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Supreme Court Ruling Threatens Dozens of State Occupational Licensing Laws
A recent 8-1 Supreme Court ruling requires states to prove a deep historical tradition for laws restricting paid profess
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Termination of Ethiopian TPS Protections
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Termination of Ethiopian TPS Protections
A federal judge has issued an injunction preventing the Trump administration from terminating deportation protections fo
Minnesota Educators Sue to Reinstate Immigration Enforcement Buffer Zones Around Schools
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Minnesota Educators Sue to Reinstate Immigration Enforcement Buffer Zones Around Schools
Two Minnesota school districts and the state's teachers union are challenging the Trump administration's removal of rest
Legal Precedent on Social Media Harm Prompts Calls for AI Moratorium in Education
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Legal Precedent on Social Media Harm Prompts Calls for AI Moratorium in Education
Recent court rulings holding tech platforms liable for harm to minors have intensified calls for educators to halt new A
Supreme Court Strikes Down Colorado Therapy Restrictions in Landmark 8-1 Ruling
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Colorado Therapy Restrictions in Landmark 8-1 Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 against Colorado's law restricting how therapists can discuss gender identity with minors, f