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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

Facial Recognition Reshapes Immigration Enforcement as Privacy Concerns Mount
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Facial Recognition Reshapes Immigration Enforcement as Privacy Concerns Mount
U.S. immigration agencies are using facial recognition to identify overstays and impostors, but critics cite privacy and
Trump, Zeldin to Roll Back Biden Refrigerant Rules in Bid to Cut Grocery Costs
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Trump, Zeldin to Roll Back Biden Refrigerant Rules in Bid to Cut Grocery Costs
President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are set to announce revisions to Biden-era refrigerant rules on Thursda
Child Safety Groups Urge FTC to Probe Roblox Over Deceptive Practices
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Child Safety Groups Urge FTC to Probe Roblox Over Deceptive Practices
Two advocacy groups filed an FTC complaint Wednesday, accusing Roblox of deceptive design and currency systems that risk
TSA Quietly Eases Rules on Flying with Marijuana; What Travelers Need to Know
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TSA Quietly Eases Rules on Flying with Marijuana; What Travelers Need to Know
TSA has quietly revised its stance on flying with marijuana, emphasizing it prioritizes security threats over drug detec
FDA Flavored Vape Approvals Spark Youth Addiction Fears, Undermine MAHA Goals
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FDA Flavored Vape Approvals Spark Youth Addiction Fears, Undermine MAHA Goals
The FDA's recent moves to expand flavored vape access and relax enforcement have triggered internal resignations and pub
Spirit Airlines’ Demise Exposes Flaws in Neo-Brandeisian Antitrust Approach
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Spirit Airlines’ Demise Exposes Flaws in Neo-Brandeisian Antitrust Approach
Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy, after the Biden administration blocked its merger with JetBlue, shows how Neo-Brandeisian a
Proposed H-1B Wage Hike Could Backfire on US Workers, Experts Warn
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Proposed H-1B Wage Hike Could Backfire on US Workers, Experts Warn
A new Labor Department rule would sharply increase wages for H-1B and green card holders, potentially pressuring employe
Trump Signs Order Tightening Bank Scrutiny of Customer Citizenship
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Trump Signs Order Tightening Bank Scrutiny of Customer Citizenship
President Trump signed an executive order requiring banks to scrutinize customer citizenship, fulfilling a campaign pled
Public Pension Governance Gap Exposes Beneficiaries to Political Risk
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Public Pension Governance Gap Exposes Beneficiaries to Political Risk
Public pension boards face a structural accountability gap that lets them prioritize political agendas over beneficiarie
U.S. Aviation at a Crossroads: Policy Briefing Eyes Record Summer Demand
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U.S. Aviation at a Crossroads: Policy Briefing Eyes Record Summer Demand
The Hill and Airlines for America host a policy briefing on the future of U.S. aviation, addressing record summer demand
Senate Crypto Bill Clears Committee but Faces Four Major Hurdles Ahead
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Senate Crypto Bill Clears Committee but Faces Four Major Hurdles Ahead
The Clarity Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee last week but faces Democratic skepticism, law enforcement warnings
25 States Sue Education Dept Over Graduate Loan Caps, Warn of Healthcare Worker Shortage
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25 States Sue Education Dept Over Graduate Loan Caps, Warn of Healthcare Worker Shortage
Democratic attorneys general from 25 states and DC filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging new federal loan limits for gradu
Duffy Faces Senate Grilling on $26.6B Transport Budget Amid Iran Fuel Crisis
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Duffy Faces Senate Grilling on $26.6B Transport Budget Amid Iran Fuel Crisis
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy testified before a Senate panel on Trump's $26.6B budget request, facing scrutiny ov
Study Ranks Safest Midsize U.S. Cities: Crime, Disasters, Traffic Risks Assessed
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Study Ranks Safest Midsize U.S. Cities: Crime, Disasters, Traffic Risks Assessed
SmartAsset analyzed over 300 midsize cities to determine the safest, factoring in violent and property crime, natural di
House Highway Bill Imposes New Fees on Electric Vehicle Owners
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House Highway Bill Imposes New Fees on Electric Vehicle Owners
The House highway bill includes new annual registration fees for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, sparking debate
Jury Awards $3.1M in Telework Disability Case, Sending Signal on Remote Work Rights
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Jury Awards $3.1M in Telework Disability Case, Sending Signal on Remote Work Rights
A Brooklyn jury awarded $3.1 million to two dispatchers denied continued telework as a disability accommodation, highlig
Business Owners Tune Out Economists as Forecasts Fail Again and Again
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Business Owners Tune Out Economists as Forecasts Fail Again and Again
Economists have repeatedly botched inflation, tariffs, and GDP forecasts. Business owners are tuning them out, turning t
Psychedelic Medicine Gains Momentum as Congress Weighs Mental Health Reform
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Psychedelic Medicine Gains Momentum as Congress Weighs Mental Health Reform
Psychedelic medicines are advancing through late-stage trials with FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation, prompting a pol