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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.

653 articles published

Nearly a Dozen States Set to Tighten SNAP Purchase Rules by 2028
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Nearly a Dozen States Set to Tighten SNAP Purchase Rules by 2028
Eight states will restrict SNAP purchases of sugary drinks and candy in 2026, with three more joining by 2028, part of a
Trader Joe's Class Action Payout Deadline Nears: $100 Claims Possible
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Trader Joe's Class Action Payout Deadline Nears: $100 Claims Possible
Qualifying Trader Joe's customers face a fast-approaching deadline to file for a payment in a $7.4 million class action
Top White House AI Adviser Krishnan Steps Down Amid Policy Push
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Top White House AI Adviser Krishnan Steps Down Amid Policy Push
Sriram Krishnan, the Trump administration's senior AI policy adviser, is leaving his post at the end of the month. He wi
House Tinkers With Flawed Housing Bill, Misses Root Cause of Crisis
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House Tinkers With Flawed Housing Bill, Misses Root Cause of Crisis
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act blames Wall Street for the housing crisis but does little to boost supply, critics
Speed-Limiting Tech Gains Bipartisan Backing After 11,288 Deaths in 2024
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Speed-Limiting Tech Gains Bipartisan Backing After 11,288 Deaths in 2024
Intelligent Speed Assistance, already proven in pilot programs, is being adopted by states for convicted speeders. Advoc
Second Flesh-Eating Screwworm Case Confirmed in Texas as USDA Ramps Up Response
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Second Flesh-Eating Screwworm Case Confirmed in Texas as USDA Ramps Up Response
USDA confirmed a second screwworm case in a Zavala County calf, triggering expanded sterile fly releases and movement co
Subaru Recalls Nearly 70,000 Foresters Over Moonroof Detachment Risk
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Subaru Recalls Nearly 70,000 Foresters Over Moonroof Detachment Risk
Subaru is recalling nearly 70,000 Foresters after reports that the glass moonroof can detach while driving, potentially
ICE Drops Reporting on Detainee Deaths After Release, Reversing Biden-Era Rule
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ICE Drops Reporting on Detainee Deaths After Release, Reversing Biden-Era Rule
ICE will no longer publicly report deaths of released detainees, reversing a 2021 policy. The agency says it's common se
FCC to Overhaul $3B School Internet Program Over Screen Time Fears
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FCC to Overhaul $3B School Internet Program Over Screen Time Fears
The FCC is launching a top-to-bottom review of its $3 billion school internet subsidy program, driven by concerns over c
House Narrowly Passes $7.1 Billion Agriculture and FDA Funding Bill
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House Narrowly Passes $7.1 Billion Agriculture and FDA Funding Bill
The House passed its second fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill, funding agriculture and FDA programs, with a 213-210 v
Flesh-Eating Screwworm Returns to Texas Cattle After 60 Years, Quarantine Imposed
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Flesh-Eating Screwworm Returns to Texas Cattle After 60 Years, Quarantine Imposed
A flesh-eating screwworm infestation in a Texas calf has triggered a quarantine and renewed fears for the $113 billion c
Flesh-Eating Screwworm Found in Texas Cattle, USDA and State Officials Clash Over Response
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Flesh-Eating Screwworm Found in Texas Cattle, USDA and State Officials Clash Over Response
USDA confirmed a New World screwworm infestation in a Texas calf near the border, sparking a political clash over contai
Illinois, Colorado Swipe Fee Reforms Stalled as Congress Weighs National Solution
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Illinois, Colorado Swipe Fee Reforms Stalled as Congress Weighs National Solution
Illinois and Colorado swipe fee reforms face setbacks amid bank lobbying, while the bipartisan Credit Card Competition A
Bipartisan House Bill Lays Out Three-Year Pause on State AI Rules
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Bipartisan House Bill Lays Out Three-Year Pause on State AI Rules
A bipartisan House duo unveiled a long-awaited national AI framework draft, aiming to temporarily override state AI deve
NHTSA Delays Side Underride Guards Despite Proven Safety and Economic Benefits
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NHTSA Delays Side Underride Guards Despite Proven Safety and Economic Benefits
A peer-reviewed study finds side underride guards on semitrailers would save hundreds of lives annually and yield billio
Bipartisan Bill Seeks Science-Based Rules for Ocean Aquaculture, Not Political Whims
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Bipartisan Bill Seeks Science-Based Rules for Ocean Aquaculture, Not Political Whims
A bipartisan bill aims to replace political whims with science-based rules for offshore aquaculture, ensuring environmen
Bessent Faces House Panel on $11.5B Treasury Budget Amid Iran War and Inflation Fears
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Bessent Faces House Panel on $11.5B Treasury Budget Amid Iran War and Inflation Fears
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee on the Trump administration’s fisca
Trump Rule Forces Green Card Applicants to Leave U.S., Sparks Legal Fury
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Trump Rule Forces Green Card Applicants to Leave U.S., Sparks Legal Fury
The Trump administration's new rule mandates that green card applicants leave the U.S. and apply from abroad, disrupting