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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.

654 articles published

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
USCIS Tightens Green Card Path for Visitors, Parolees
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USCIS Tightens Green Card Path for Visitors, Parolees
A new USCIS policy memo could make it much harder for nonimmigrant visitors and parolees to get green cards without leav
Ford Recalls 420K Vehicles Over Seat Belt Defects, Issues Do-Not-Drive Order
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Ford Recalls 420K Vehicles Over Seat Belt Defects, Issues Do-Not-Drive Order
Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles over seat belt defects that could cause injuries in crashes, and has issued a
Transgender Sports Debate: No Compromise Possible as Title IX Battle Intensifies
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Transgender Sports Debate: No Compromise Possible as Title IX Battle Intensifies
The annual collision between Pride Month and Title IX Month reignites the debate over transgender athletes in women's sp
SEC Climate Rule's Demise Shows Shifting Political Winds on Green Mandates
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SEC Climate Rule's Demise Shows Shifting Political Winds on Green Mandates
The SEC's climate disclosure rule, never implemented, is set for formal rescission, signaling a political shift away fro
NY Fed Links Remote Work Surge to Rising Youth Joblessness
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NY Fed Links Remote Work Surge to Rising Youth Joblessness
The New York Fed reports that the surge in remote work since the pandemic has contributed to a 20% rise in joblessness a
Social Security Benefits Could Drop $500 Monthly by 2032, New Analysis Warns
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Social Security Benefits Could Drop $500 Monthly by 2032, New Analysis Warns
A fiscal think tank warns that Social Security benefits could be slashed by 24% by 2032, with monthly reductions ranging
AI, Tariffs, and Energy Shifts Dominate The Hill's Invest in America Summit
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AI, Tariffs, and Energy Shifts Dominate The Hill's Invest in America Summit
The Hill's second annual Invest in America Summit tackled AI's rapid integration into business, the lingering impact of
Cruz-Cantwell NCAA Overhaul Gains Saban's Backing Amid Congressional Push
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Cruz-Cantwell NCAA Overhaul Gains Saban's Backing Amid Congressional Push
A bipartisan Senate bill to overhaul college athletics, backed by Nick Saban, aims to set national standards on NIL, tra
Super El Niño Looms, Lawmakers Urged to Shield NOAA Budget
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Super El Niño Looms, Lawmakers Urged to Shield NOAA Budget
With a super El Niño likely this year, Congress is urged to fully fund NOAA to protect the economy from severe weather i
New Medicaid Work Rule Tightens 'Medically Frail' Exemption, Risking Coverage for Millions
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New Medicaid Work Rule Tightens 'Medically Frail' Exemption, Risking Coverage for Millions
A new rule governing Medicaid work requirements narrows the 'medically frail' exemption, potentially causing millions of
Nine States Keep Grocery Taxes as Most Others Eliminate Regressive Levies
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Nine States Keep Grocery Taxes as Most Others Eliminate Regressive Levies
Nine U.S. states still tax groceries, a regressive practice most have abandoned. Rates range from 1% in Virginia to 6% i
Social Security Shifts to All-Electronic Payments: What Beneficiaries Must Know
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Social Security Shifts to All-Electronic Payments: What Beneficiaries Must Know
The Social Security Administration is ending paper check payments under a Trump executive order. Beneficiaries must tran
Pop Culture Courses Signal Deeper Crisis in University Mission
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Pop Culture Courses Signal Deeper Crisis in University Mission
University courses on Taylor Swift, K-Pop, and queer pop culture reflect a shift from classical education to entertainme
UK Inquiry Offers Congress a Blueprint for Hybrid Work as Economic Policy
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UK Inquiry Offers Congress a Blueprint for Hybrid Work as Economic Policy
A UK House of Lords inquiry concludes hybrid work boosts labor supply and cuts turnover costs, offering Congress a data-
Southwest Eases Plus-Size Seating Rules Amid Criticism, Advocates Demand Full Reversal
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Southwest Eases Plus-Size Seating Rules Amid Criticism, Advocates Demand Full Reversal
Southwest Airlines has partially reversed its controversial plus-size seating policy, but advocacy groups say the airlin
Trump Administration Tightens AI Chip Export Rule to Close China Loophole
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Trump Administration Tightens AI Chip Export Rule to Close China Loophole
The Trump administration issued new guidance on Sunday, closing a loophole in AI chip export restrictions by requiring l
Deadly Chemical Blasts Undercut Trump EPA's Safety Rollback Push
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Deadly Chemical Blasts Undercut Trump EPA's Safety Rollback Push
Two West Coast chemical incidents—one evacuation and one deadly implosion—highlight risks as Trump EPA proposes rolling