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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

Prison Food Reform Gains Bipartisan Traction as Data Shows Nutrition Cuts Violence
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Prison Food Reform Gains Bipartisan Traction as Data Shows Nutrition Cuts Violence
A bipartisan push to improve prison nutrition, backed by research showing significant reductions in violence, is gaining
SEC Can Use AI to Boost Market Fairness Now, Expert Argues
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SEC Can Use AI to Boost Market Fairness Now, Expert Argues
The SEC can use AI and the Consolidated Audit Trail to detect market manipulation and insider trading faster, making cap
Trump's New Tariff Strategy: Shifting Legal Ground, Same Economic Pain for US Consumers
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Trump's New Tariff Strategy: Shifting Legal Ground, Same Economic Pain for US Consumers
President Trump's latest tariff proposal uses forced labor as a rationale, but analysts say US consumers and firms will
Klobuchar and Sheehy Team Up to Let Students Use Federal Aid for Prior Learning Tests
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Klobuchar and Sheehy Team Up to Let Students Use Federal Aid for Prior Learning Tests
Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tim Sheehy introduced the Credit for Prior Learning Act, letting students use up to $2,000 in fe
Washington Grants Cosmetology Schools Reprieve on Earnings Rule
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Washington Grants Cosmetology Schools Reprieve on Earnings Rule
The U.S. Department of Education has given cosmetology, barbering, and massage-therapy programs extra time to comply wit
Senate Urged to Back Retail Crime Bill Amid Misinformation Campaign
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Senate Urged to Back Retail Crime Bill Amid Misinformation Campaign
Supporters of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act urge the Senate to reject false claims and pass the bill, which t
NASA's Blueprint for SpaceX Success Fading as New Programs Stumble
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NASA's Blueprint for SpaceX Success Fading as New Programs Stumble
SpaceX's success is rooted in a NASA funding model that combined seed money, clear demand signals, and light regulation.
Proposed Federal Research Rules Risk Stifling Innovation, Critics Warn
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Proposed Federal Research Rules Risk Stifling Innovation, Critics Warn
A proposed OMB rule would let political appointees cut research grants they deem ideological, risking billions in scienc
Trump Eyes Australia's Retirement Model as Fix for U.S. Social Security
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Trump Eyes Australia's Retirement Model as Fix for U.S. Social Security
President Trump is pushing to replace the U.S. pay-as-you-go Social Security system with Australia's employer-funded sup
Collins Presses OMB to Drop Key Parts of Controversial Grant Rule
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Collins Presses OMB to Drop Key Parts of Controversial Grant Rule
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) called on the Trump administration to withdraw parts of a sweeping OMB grant rule, warning
HUD's New Rules Risk Banning Life-Saving Fentanyl Test Strips Alongside Crack Pipes
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HUD's New Rules Risk Banning Life-Saving Fentanyl Test Strips Alongside Crack Pipes
HUD's new funding rules ban drug paraphernalia, but fentanyl test strips—shown to cut overdose deaths by 7%—are caught i
Police Decertification Rises as Federal Oversight Stalls on Reform
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Police Decertification Rises as Federal Oversight Stalls on Reform
With federal intervention unreliable, police decertification through state POST commissions emerges as a key tool for ac
Return-to-Office Mandates Cost Workers $55 Daily, Study Finds
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Return-to-Office Mandates Cost Workers $55 Daily, Study Finds
Return-to-office mandates cost the average worker $55 daily in out-of-pocket expenses, according to Owl Labs research, e
Parental Choice in Education: A New Federal Tax-Credit Program Empowers Families
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Parental Choice in Education: A New Federal Tax-Credit Program Empowers Families
A new federal tax-credit scholarship program empowers parents to choose educational options for their children, benefiti
Trump Rings NYSE Opening Bell from Oval Office to Launch Savings Accounts for Children
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Trump Rings NYSE Opening Bell from Oval Office to Launch Savings Accounts for Children
President Trump rang the NYSE opening bell from the Oval Office on Monday, launching Trump Accounts — a child savings pr
U.S. Birth Rate Crisis: Structural Barriers Deter Motherhood, Experts Say
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U.S. Birth Rate Crisis: Structural Barriers Deter Motherhood, Experts Say
The U.S. fertility rate has hit a record low of 1.6 births per woman, driven by lack of paid leave, unaffordable childca
DUI Costs Soar in These States: Insurance Premiums Jump 74.5% on Average
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DUI Costs Soar in These States: Insurance Premiums Jump 74.5% on Average
A LendingTree study shows DUI convictions raise insurance premiums by 74.5% on average, with costs varying sharply by st
Missed Connections: Why Air Travel Transparency Falls Short for Hub Passengers
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Missed Connections: Why Air Travel Transparency Falls Short for Hub Passengers
More than 60% of travelers at major hub airports are connecting passengers, yet airlines only report flight delays, not