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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

TSA's Horizon 25 plan risks security for convenience, experts warn
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TSA's Horizon 25 plan risks security for convenience, experts warn
TSA's Horizon 25 strategy eases shoe checks and expands remote screening, but experts warn of security gaps without PreC
TSA's Horizon 25 Strategy Raises Security vs. Convenience Concerns
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TSA's Horizon 25 Strategy Raises Security vs. Convenience Concerns
As TSA rolls out its Horizon 25 strategy, experts question whether convenience-driven changes like relaxed shoe rules an
Congress Repeats History: Big AI Wants 1996-Style Liability Shield
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Congress Repeats History: Big AI Wants 1996-Style Liability Shield
Anthropic's IPO reignites a 1990s debate: Should AI giants get liability shields and antitrust waivers? History warns ag
AI's Liability Shield Push Echoes Section 230 Mistakes
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AI's Liability Shield Push Echoes Section 230 Mistakes
Anthropic's $2 trillion IPO looms as AI labs seek liability protection. History shows Section 230's shield outlived its
Hybrid work fails without clear management, not more tracking
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Hybrid work fails without clear management, not more tracking
As hybrid work becomes permanent, surveys show most remote employees lack clear direction and feedback. Experts say bett
Digital price tags in US grocery stores face union and consumer pushback
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Digital price tags in US grocery stores face union and consumer pushback
US supermarkets are slowly adopting electronic shelf labels, but unions and consumer advocates worry about price gouging
Waiver Data Undercuts Jones Act China Threat Claims
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Waiver Data Undercuts Jones Act China Threat Claims
Waiver data shows Chinese ships account for under 3% of domestic voyages, undercutting claims that Jones Act reform woul
Study: College 'borg' Cocktails Drive Dangerous Drinking
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Study: College 'borg' Cocktails Drive Dangerous Drinking
A University of Chicago study finds borg use among college students leads to higher alcohol consumption and greater risk
Treasury auto-enrolls 60M children in Trump accounts
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Treasury auto-enrolls 60M children in Trump accounts
More than 60 million children have been auto-enrolled in Trump accounts, Treasury confirmed, expanding a program tied to
AI Could Bridge Rural America's Immigration Legal Gap
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AI Could Bridge Rural America's Immigration Legal Gap
With asylum approval rates at historic lows and rural areas lacking attorneys, AI-powered tools could help level the pla
Head Start overhaul sparks fierce backlash as comment period closes
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Head Start overhaul sparks fierce backlash as comment period closes
The Trump administration's proposed Head Start overhaul draws thousands of critical comments, with advocates warning of
Supreme Court to Decide if Oil Giants Must Face Climate Deception Suits
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Supreme Court to Decide if Oil Giants Must Face Climate Deception Suits
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in Suncor v. Boulder County, where oil companies seek to block state lawsuits alle
Education Department Extends Student Loan Auto-Pay Discount Deadline to 2026
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Education Department Extends Student Loan Auto-Pay Discount Deadline to 2026
The Education Department extended the application deadline for a 1% interest rate reduction on federal student loans to
Sanders, Merkley, Ocasio-Cortez Push Federal Ban on License Plate Readers
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Sanders, Merkley, Ocasio-Cortez Push Federal Ban on License Plate Readers
Sens. Bernie Sanders and Jeff Merkley, along with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, introduced the Ban Flock Act to ban fed
AWS Pledges $1B to Ease Data Center Backlash, Promises Water Positive by 2030
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AWS Pledges $1B to Ease Data Center Backlash, Promises Water Positive by 2030
AWS commits $1 billion over five years to community colleges, training, and efficiency upgrades, aiming to ease local op
Amazon's $2.5B FTC Settlement: Expanded Payouts and New Round Possible
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Amazon's $2.5B FTC Settlement: Expanded Payouts and New Round Possible
Amazon's $2.5 billion FTC settlement expands eligibility, potentially triggering another round of automatic payments nex
Congress urged to fund $30B FAA modernization after Northeast travel chaos
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Congress urged to fund $30B FAA modernization after Northeast travel chaos
After recent flight disruptions in the Northeast, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is requesting $30 billion from Con
Why a 10% wealth tax wouldn't dent billionaire power or the deficit
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Why a 10% wealth tax wouldn't dent billionaire power or the deficit
A 10% annual wealth tax on the Forbes 400 would still leave billionaires with vast fortunes and barely touch the federal