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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

Two Businesses Challenge Trump's Latest Tariffs Under Section 301
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Two Businesses Challenge Trump's Latest Tariffs Under Section 301
Two small businesses, represented by the legal team that previously overturned Trump's tariffs at the Supreme Court, hav
Both Sides of Drug Debate Need Stronger Treatment Infrastructure
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Both Sides of Drug Debate Need Stronger Treatment Infrastructure
Drug policy debates often pit prohibition against decriminalization, but both depend on effective treatment infrastructu
Amazon Prime Users Face July 27 Deadline for $2.5B FTC Settlement Claims
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Amazon Prime Users Face July 27 Deadline for $2.5B FTC Settlement Claims
Amazon Prime users must file claims by July 27 to receive up to $51 from a $2.5B FTC settlement over deceptive subscript
GAO Report: Amazon Workers on Federal Aid Tripled Since 2020
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GAO Report: Amazon Workers on Federal Aid Tripled Since 2020
A GAO report shows Amazon workers on food stamps and Medicaid tripled since 2020, and gig economy drivers now lead SNAP
Trump Expands Data Center Power Pledge, Balances Praise with Consumer Cost Concerns
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Trump Expands Data Center Power Pledge, Balances Praise with Consumer Cost Concerns
President Trump expanded his voluntary pledge for data centers to cover their own electricity costs, adding utilities an
Trump to Expand Ratepayer Protection Pledge as AI Data Centers Drive Up Electricity Costs
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Trump to Expand Ratepayer Protection Pledge as AI Data Centers Drive Up Electricity Costs
President Trump will unveil an expanded voluntary ratepayer protection pledge at EPA headquarters, aiming to shield cons
Flat-Rate COLA Proposal Could Cut Social Security Deficit by Half, Analysis Finds
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Flat-Rate COLA Proposal Could Cut Social Security Deficit by Half, Analysis Finds
A flat-rate COLA, proposed decades ago, could slash Social Security's long-term deficit by half, but higher earners woul
House Unanimously Advances Ratepayer Protection Act Targeting Data Center Costs
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House Unanimously Advances Ratepayer Protection Act Targeting Data Center Costs
The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously advanced the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would require states to
House Passes Permanent Daylight Saving Time, but Flawed Approach Sparks Debate
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House Passes Permanent Daylight Saving Time, but Flawed Approach Sparks Debate
The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act with bipartisan support, but the bill faces hurdles. A 30-minute shift comp
Trump Policy Threatens SNAP Funding in 41 States Over Error Rates
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Trump Policy Threatens SNAP Funding in 41 States Over Error Rates
New data reveals 41 states face losing partial federal SNAP funding due to error rates above 6%, forcing states to cover
598,000+ Children's Fruit Pouches Recalled Nationwide Over Plastic Contamination
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598,000+ Children's Fruit Pouches Recalled Nationwide Over Plastic Contamination
Over 598,000 children's fruit pouches are being recalled nationwide after plastic was found in the product due to an int
U.S. Urged to Adopt Evidence-Based Remote Work Policy for Government
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U.S. Urged to Adopt Evidence-Based Remote Work Policy for Government
A British House of Lords report offers a roadmap for U.S. government remote work reform, urging evidence-based, role-spe
Cruz-Wyden Jawbone Act Targets Government Coercion, But Enforcement Looms Large
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Cruz-Wyden Jawbone Act Targets Government Coercion, But Enforcement Looms Large
The bipartisan Jawbone Act aims to stop government officials from coercing private entities into compliance, but vague l
Supreme Court Upholds Plea Bargain Appeals Waiver, Sidesteps Systemic Flaws
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Supreme Court Upholds Plea Bargain Appeals Waiver, Sidesteps Systemic Flaws
The Supreme Court's Hunter v. United States decision upholds appeals waivers in plea bargains, limiting challenges to on
House Passes Bill to End Penny, Standardize Cash Change Rules
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House Passes Bill to End Penny, Standardize Cash Change Rules
House passes Common Cents Act to end penny production and standardize cash change rules, addressing retailer confusion s
Romance Scam Victims Face Tax Penalty as Congress Weighs AI Fraud Rules
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Romance Scam Victims Face Tax Penalty as Congress Weighs AI Fraud Rules
A tax code quirk penalizes romance scam victims while forgiving investment fraud victims. Congress is urged to reform th
Congress, Mexico, Canada Hold Leverage to Preserve USMCA Against Trump's Push
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Congress, Mexico, Canada Hold Leverage to Preserve USMCA Against Trump's Push
Congress and Canada and Mexico can block President Trump's efforts to weaken the USMCA by simply doing nothing, keeping
Lake Mead Set to Plunge 33 Feet by 2028 as Drought and Climate Change Bite
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Lake Mead Set to Plunge 33 Feet by 2028 as Drought and Climate Change Bite
Federal projections reveal Lake Mead will drop nearly 33 feet by June 2028, with worst-case scenarios pushing levels bel