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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.

729 articles published

Treasury unveils employer match rules for Trump Accounts
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Treasury unveils employer match rules for Trump Accounts
The Treasury and IRS issued new rules for employer contributions to Trump Accounts, allowing up to $2,500 tax-free per c
USDA accelerates Texas sterile fly facility opening amid screwworm crisis
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USDA accelerates Texas sterile fly facility opening amid screwworm crisis
The USDA announced Monday that a sterile fly facility in Edinburg, Texas, will open this spring, seven months ahead of s
FAA's gamer recruitment drive hits record hiring numbers
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FAA's gamer recruitment drive hits record hiring numbers
The FAA's unconventional push to hire gamers as air traffic controllers has paid off, with over 2,000 new hires and a re
Robocall surge hits record high, with Texas, Georgia, and Indiana leading
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Robocall surge hits record high, with Texas, Georgia, and Indiana leading
Robocalls hit a one-year high in July, with 4.4 billion calls. Texas, Georgia, and Indiana area codes saw the largest in
Bank Charter Battles Risk Turning Regulators into Political Pawns
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Bank Charter Battles Risk Turning Regulators into Political Pawns
A new analysis warns that political campaigns against bank charter applications, such as Enova's, threaten financial inc
Robocall surge hits record high, with Texas, Georgia, and Indiana leading the spike
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Robocall surge hits record high, with Texas, Georgia, and Indiana leading the spike
Robocalls hit a one-year high in July, with 4.4 billion calls placed. Texas, Georgia, and Indiana area codes saw the lar
New rules could gut historic site protections nationwide
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New rules could gut historic site protections nationwide
A proposed regulatory overhaul by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation would shrink protections for historic si
Senate Advances Plan to Phase Out Penny, Reshape Nickel
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Senate Advances Plan to Phase Out Penny, Reshape Nickel
The Senate passed the Common Cents Act, which would halt penny production and let businesses round cash transactions to
EPA's E15 Push Risks Marine Engine Damage, Boaters Demand Clearer Warnings
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EPA's E15 Push Risks Marine Engine Damage, Boaters Demand Clearer Warnings
BoatU.S. warns that EPA's E15 expansion during peak boating season puts marine engines at risk, urging clearer labels an
Contiguous US Sweats Through Hottest July on Record
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Contiguous US Sweats Through Hottest July on Record
July 2025 was the hottest month on record in the contiguous US, according to NOAA, with overnight temperatures hitting a
RFK Jr. to showcase administration's food policy overhaul
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RFK Jr. to showcase administration's food policy overhaul
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will lead a Monday event on the administration's food policy initiatives, spotlighti
White House Keeps AI Testing Rules Secret, Stoking Policy Backlash
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White House Keeps AI Testing Rules Secret, Stoking Policy Backlash
The Trump administration has declined to publicly release its framework for government testing of private AI models, pro
Senate's August Recess Puts Crypto Bill in Jeopardy
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Senate's August Recess Puts Crypto Bill in Jeopardy
The Senate's August recess without a vote on the crypto Clarity Act lowers its odds. Ethics disagreements and a packed f
USPS posts $2.5B quarterly loss, warns of cash crunch by 2027
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USPS posts $2.5B quarterly loss, warns of cash crunch by 2027
USPS lost $2.5 billion in Q3 2026, a slight improvement from last year but still a major deficit. Postmaster General Dav
Budget Cuts Threaten Children as Study Reveals Deep Investment Gaps
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Budget Cuts Threaten Children as Study Reveals Deep Investment Gaps
A Nature Communications study finds a $40,000 investment gap by age 5, driven by housing and childcare, as Congress weig
Trump Administration Proposes Sweeping Head Start Deregulation
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Trump Administration Proposes Sweeping Head Start Deregulation
The Trump administration proposed a major overhaul of Head Start, replacing detailed federal standards with a short rule
Trump Unveils $3B in Mining Deals to Counter China's Mineral Grip
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Trump Unveils $3B in Mining Deals to Counter China's Mineral Grip
President Trump announced a series of mining deals and investments totaling over $3 billion, aiming to boost domestic su
Transportation Bill's Hidden Provisions Key to Safety and Savings
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Transportation Bill's Hidden Provisions Key to Safety and Savings
The surface transportation bill, set to expire in September, includes critical programs for wildlife crossings, disaster