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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.

327 articles published

U.S. Launches $166 Billion Tariff Refund Portal After Supreme Court Ruling
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U.S. Launches $166 Billion Tariff Refund Portal After Supreme Court Ruling
The U.S. government launches its tariff refund portal Monday, enabling businesses to claim reimbursements for $166 billi
Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs to Force Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Back to U.S.
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Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs to Force Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Back to U.S.
President Trump has signed an executive order imposing aggressive tariffs on foreign-made pharmaceuticals to incentivize
Bipartisan CERTAIN Act Aims to Shield Infrastructure Permits from Political Reversal
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Bipartisan CERTAIN Act Aims to Shield Infrastructure Permits from Political Reversal
A bipartisan legislative proposal seeks to prevent administrations from overturning lawfully issued permits for energy a
Mamdani's $30 Minimum Wage Push Faces Economic Reality as Alternatives Gain Traction
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Mamdani's $30 Minimum Wage Push Faces Economic Reality as Alternatives Gain Traction
New York City's push for a $30 minimum wage by 2030 faces economic headwinds, with evidence from California showing job
Education Department's Dismantling Accelerates with English Learner Office Closure
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Education Department's Dismantling Accelerates with English Learner Office Closure
The Department of Education is moving to close the Office of English Language Acquisition, marking another step in a yea
Trump's Deep NSF Cuts and Leadership Vacuum Threaten U.S. Scientific Edge
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Trump's Deep NSF Cuts and Leadership Vacuum Threaten U.S. Scientific Edge
The National Science Foundation is grappling with severe budget and staffing cuts, a prolonged leadership vacuum, and a
Homeownership Gap Widens for Young Americans as Congress Considers Supply Bill
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Homeownership Gap Widens for Young Americans as Congress Considers Supply Bill
A new report shows young Americans are falling behind previous generations in homeownership, prompting bipartisan congre
New York STEM Program Faces Constitutional Lawsuit Over Race-Based Eligibility Rules
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New York STEM Program Faces Constitutional Lawsuit Over Race-Based Eligibility Rules
A federal lawsuit alleges New York's Science and Technology Entry Program uses discriminatory race-based eligibility rul
Summer '100 Deadliest Days' Sees Teen Driver Fatalities Spike 17.2% Nationwide
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Summer '100 Deadliest Days' Sees Teen Driver Fatalities Spike 17.2% Nationwide
Teen driver fatalities have surged 17.2% over two years, with summer months posing the greatest danger. Texas, Californi
Ford Recalls 1.4 Million F-150 Trucks Over Safety-Critical Transmission Defect
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Ford Recalls 1.4 Million F-150 Trucks Over Safety-Critical Transmission Defect
Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks manufactured between 2014 and 2017. The re
White House Budget Pushes TSA Privatization Amid Airport Security Debate
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White House Budget Pushes TSA Privatization Amid Airport Security Debate
The Biden administration's budget proposal to mandate private screening at hundreds of small airports has reignited a fi
Economic Insecurity Drives Sharp Decline in Black Fertility Rates
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Economic Insecurity Drives Sharp Decline in Black Fertility Rates
New CDC data reveals Black women experienced the steepest fertility decline of any racial group, a trend directly linked
Trump Administration Unfreezes $18B for NYC Transit After MTA Lawsuit, Cites DEI Concessions
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Trump Administration Unfreezes $18B for NYC Transit After MTA Lawsuit, Cites DEI Concessions
The Trump administration agreed to release federal funds for NYC's Second Avenue Subway extension following an MTA lawsu
NJ Transit Defends $150 World Cup Train Fare Amid Political Backlash Over FIFA Costs
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NJ Transit Defends $150 World Cup Train Fare Amid Political Backlash Over FIFA Costs
NJ Transit will charge $150 for round-trip train service to World Cup matches, a massive premium over the standard $12.9
FAA Imposes Summer Flight Caps at O'Hare to Mitigate Construction, Staffing Crises
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FAA Imposes Summer Flight Caps at O'Hare to Mitigate Construction, Staffing Crises
The Federal Aviation Administration is imposing a significant cap on daily departures at Chicago O'Hare International Ai
FAA's Gamer Recruitment Drive Draws Thousands of Applicants in Hours
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FAA's Gamer Recruitment Drive Draws Thousands of Applicants in Hours
The Federal Aviation Administration's targeted hiring campaign recruiting video gamers for air traffic controller positi
Senate Approves 10-Day FISA Stopgap After House GOP Revolt Derails Long-Term Deal
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Senate Approves 10-Day FISA Stopgap After House GOP Revolt Derails Long-Term Deal
The Senate approved a 10-day extension of the government's warrantless surveillance powers under FISA, sending the bill
Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration's Bid to Block Hawaii Climate Suit Against Oil Giants
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Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration's Bid to Block Hawaii Climate Suit Against Oil Giants
A federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit aimed at preventing Hawaii from pursuing climate litiga