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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.

988 articles published

Debt Tops $40 Trillion as Watchdog Group Unveils $5.6 Trillion in Spending Cuts
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Debt Tops $40 Trillion as Watchdog Group Unveils $5.6 Trillion in Spending Cuts
The national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, prompting a watchdog group to release a sweeping plan to cut wasteful spen
Administration Drops Legal Fight Over Student Loan Forgiveness Restrictions
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Administration Drops Legal Fight Over Student Loan Forgiveness Restrictions
The Trump administration has dropped its appeal in a legal challenge to its attempt to restrict Public Service Loan Forg
Administration Drops Legal Fight Over PSLF Restrictions
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Administration Drops Legal Fight Over PSLF Restrictions
The Trump administration has abandoned its appeal in a lawsuit over changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness, ending a
First New World Screwworm Case in US Wildlife Confirmed in Texas Elk
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First New World Screwworm Case in US Wildlife Confirmed in Texas Elk
The USDA confirmed the first New World screwworm case in U.S. wildlife after an elk harvested on a Texas game ranch test
Lawmakers Urged to Hold AI Executives Personally Liable for Rogue Agents
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Lawmakers Urged to Hold AI Executives Personally Liable for Rogue Agents
NYU professors argue that corporate liability alone won't deter reckless AI development, urging Congress to make executi
Proposal: Make AI Executives Personally Liable for Rogue Agents
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Proposal: Make AI Executives Personally Liable for Rogue Agents
Legal scholars propose making AI executives personally liable for harms caused by their products, citing strict liabilit
North Toledo Evacuation Ordered After Hazardous Chemical Release
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North Toledo Evacuation Ordered After Hazardous Chemical Release
A chemical release in north Toledo prompted evacuation orders for a 1-mile radius and shelter-in-place for a 3-mile radi
CFTC Opens Federal Path for Crypto Exchanges with New Proposed Rules
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CFTC Opens Federal Path for Crypto Exchanges with New Proposed Rules
The CFTC proposed rules to let crypto exchanges register federally, offering stronger customer protections and a clear p
Congress must fix the 'Do No Harm' rule before it wrecks career programs
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Congress must fix the 'Do No Harm' rule before it wrecks career programs
The Education Department's 'Do No Harm' test could close many vocational programs that produce entrepreneurs and flexibl
Congress must amend 'Do No Harm' rule before it kills vocational programs
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Congress must amend 'Do No Harm' rule before it kills vocational programs
The 'Do No Harm' rule threatens to close many vocational certificate programs that produce entrepreneurs and support wor
Trump Unveils $8B Farm Fuel Relief, But Impact May Be Delayed
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Trump Unveils $8B Farm Fuel Relief, But Impact May Be Delayed
Trump announced a one-time $8B program to help farmers with diesel costs, but analysts say the relief may not arrive in
Fuel Efficiency Rollback to Cost Drivers Billions, Analysis Shows
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Fuel Efficiency Rollback to Cost Drivers Billions, Analysis Shows
Rolling back fuel efficiency standards will increase costs for most car buyers and all drivers, undermining the administ
Richmond Daycare Shut After Toddler Put Loaded Gun in Mouth
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Richmond Daycare Shut After Toddler Put Loaded Gun in Mouth
A Richmond daycare is shut down after a toddler put a loaded gun in his mouth. The director faces charges, and state rec
Fathers' remote work gap signals family strain as office mandates tighten
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Fathers' remote work gap signals family strain as office mandates tighten
Fathers want twice as many remote work days as employers permit, and 17% would quit over full-time office mandates, new
Trump administration opens Pacific seabed to mining leases
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Trump administration opens Pacific seabed to mining leases
The Trump administration has authorized the first U.S. offshore mining lease sale, offering nearly 32 million acres off
Musk Pledges SpaceX Shares to Every US Child, Tapping Trump Accounts
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Musk Pledges SpaceX Shares to Every US Child, Tapping Trump Accounts
Elon Musk says he will give one SpaceX share to every child in the US next year, using the new Trump Accounts system for
Educators warn Trump Head Start plan risks safety, staffing crisis
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Educators warn Trump Head Start plan risks safety, staffing crisis
Trump's Head Start deregulation plan faces backlash from educators who warn it could worsen staffing shortages and safet
New Federal Rule Reshapes Airline Compensation for Flight Disruptions
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New Federal Rule Reshapes Airline Compensation for Flight Disruptions
A new federal rule reclassifies 10 flight disruption types, potentially limiting airline compensation for delayed or can