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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.

327 articles published

Trump Urges GOP Unity for 'Clean' FISA 702 Renewal Amid Privacy Concerns
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Trump Urges GOP Unity for 'Clean' FISA 702 Renewal Amid Privacy Concerns
Former President Donald Trump urged House Republicans to unify behind a 'clean' renewal of FISA Section 702 surveillance
Gallup Poll Shows Record-Low Public Confidence in U.S. Environmental Quality
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Gallup Poll Shows Record-Low Public Confidence in U.S. Environmental Quality
A Gallup poll finds a record-low 35% of Americans rate U.S. environmental quality positively, with 61% saying the govern
CBP Nears Launch of Automated System to Refund $166 Billion in Invalidated Trump Tariffs
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CBP Nears Launch of Automated System to Refund $166 Billion in Invalidated Trump Tariffs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has completed primary development of an automated system to refund roughly $166 billi
Bessent Confirms Trump Administration Drafting Order to Require Banks to Collect Citizenship Data
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Bessent Confirms Trump Administration Drafting Order to Require Banks to Collect Citizenship Data
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the Trump administration is drafting an executive order that would require U.
LAUSD Averts Massive Strike with Last-Minute Union Deal, Secures Major Pay Raises
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LAUSD Averts Massive Strike with Last-Minute Union Deal, Secures Major Pay Raises
The Los Angeles Unified School District reached a last-minute agreement with three unions early Tuesday, averting a stri
Connecticut Lawmakers Propose Homeschool Regulations Following Child Welfare Failures
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Connecticut Lawmakers Propose Homeschool Regulations Following Child Welfare Failures
Connecticut lawmakers are proposing new regulations on homeschooling families following high-profile child welfare failu
Vermont's Unilateral Telework Rollback Ruled Unlawful, Exposing Costly Legal and Fiscal Blunder
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Vermont's Unilateral Telework Rollback Ruled Unlawful, Exposing Costly Legal and Fiscal Blunder
A Vermont Labor Relations Board ruling has exposed Governor Phil Scott's unilateral return-to-office mandate as an unlaw
Amid Fuel Price Crisis, Pressure Mounts on Trump to Reverse Federal Telework Cuts
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Amid Fuel Price Crisis, Pressure Mounts on Trump to Reverse Federal Telework Cuts
With global oil markets in turmoil, energy experts and federal unions are calling on the Trump administration to reinsta
GOP Senator Moran Rebukes Trump's NASA Cuts, Vows to Protect Science Funding
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GOP Senator Moran Rebukes Trump's NASA Cuts, Vows to Protect Science Funding
Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chair of the Senate subcommittee overseeing NASA, publicly criticized the Trump administratio
Texas AG Paxton Investigates Lululemon Over PFAS Claims Amid Senate Primary Runoff
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Texas AG Paxton Investigates Lululemon Over PFAS Claims Amid Senate Primary Runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into whether Lululemon misled consumers about PFAS chemica
Baltimore Reduces Water Fluoridation Citing Supply Chain Disruptions from Middle East Conflict
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Baltimore Reduces Water Fluoridation Citing Supply Chain Disruptions from Middle East Conflict
Baltimore will temporarily lower fluoride concentrations in its water supply, citing national shortages exacerbated by t
Trump Uses McDonald's Delivery in Oval Office to Promote Tax-Free Tips Policy
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Trump Uses McDonald's Delivery in Oval Office to Promote Tax-Free Tips Policy
President Trump promoted his policy eliminating federal taxes on tips during an Oval Office event featuring a McDonald's
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Melania Trump to Convene Closed-Door Foster Care Roundtable with House Ways and Means Committee
First Lady Melania Trump will participate in a private Capitol Hill roundtable this week focused on foster care system i
Hollywood Elite Mobilize Against Paramount-Warner Merger, Citing Threat to Creative Economy
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Hollywood Elite Mobilize Against Paramount-Warner Merger, Citing Threat to Creative Economy
A coalition of more than 1,000 film and television professionals is publicly opposing the planned merger of Paramount an
White House Budget Office Withholds NOAA Funds, Threatening Climate Research and Scientist Jobs
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White House Budget Office Withholds NOAA Funds, Threatening Climate Research and Scientist Jobs
The White House Office of Management and Budget is withholding congressionally approved NOAA grant funds, forcing a key
FIFA's 2026 World Cup Ticket Strategy Sparks Global Backlash Over Elite Pricing
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FIFA's 2026 World Cup Ticket Strategy Sparks Global Backlash Over Elite Pricing
Soccer fans worldwide are protesting unprecedented ticket costs for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, with critic
Straggler Cicadas to Emerge Off-Cycle in 2026, Offering Glimpse into Insect Mystery
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Straggler Cicadas to Emerge Off-Cycle in 2026, Offering Glimpse into Insect Mystery
No major periodical cicada broods are expected to emerge this year, but isolated 'straggler' cicadas appearing off their
Georgia Towns in Solidly Republican Districts Reject Federal Immigration Detention Plans
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Georgia Towns in Solidly Republican Districts Reject Federal Immigration Detention Plans
Communities in Georgia that strongly supported President Trump are opposing federal plans to establish large immigration