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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

Trump Considers Government Equity Stakes in AI Giants, Aligning with Progressives
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Trump Considers Government Equity Stakes in AI Giants, Aligning with Progressives
President Trump is exploring a plan to take government equity in top AI firms, potentially giving the public a share of
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump-Era SNAP Restrictions on Soda and Candy
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump-Era SNAP Restrictions on Soda and Candy
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration and several states from banning SNAP purchases of soda and candy, rulin
Work-Life Balance Overtakes Salary as Top Employee Priority in 2025
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Work-Life Balance Overtakes Salary as Top Employee Priority in 2025
Employees are quietly opting out of return-to-office mandates, prioritizing work-life balance over salary. New data from
Senate Banking Panel Probes Affordability Crisis as Midterms Near
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Senate Banking Panel Probes Affordability Crisis as Midterms Near
The Senate Banking Committee convenes a hearing on affordability as inflation hits 4.2% and gas prices spike amid the wa
AI Drives Faster, Safer Cleanup at DOE Sites Under Trump Push
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AI Drives Faster, Safer Cleanup at DOE Sites Under Trump Push
The DOE's Office of Environmental Management is deploying AI to speed cleanup of nuclear waste, cut costs, and protect w
House Bipartisan Pact Revives Kids Online Safety Push After Stalemate
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House Bipartisan Pact Revives Kids Online Safety Push After Stalemate
House Energy and Commerce leaders struck a bipartisan deal on the KIDS Act, aiming to enhance child safety online throug
Broadband Costs Fall as Deregulation and Competition Drive Affordability Gains
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Broadband Costs Fall as Deregulation and Competition Drive Affordability Gains
Broadband prices fell 6% in 2025 and speeds rose 22%, a rare cost-of-living success fueled by deregulation and competiti
Orthodox Jewish Groups Raise Alarm Over Trump's Push for Permanent Daylight Saving Time
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Orthodox Jewish Groups Raise Alarm Over Trump's Push for Permanent Daylight Saving Time
While many Americans dislike the biannual clock change, Orthodox Jewish groups say permanent daylight saving time would
Why Voters Want Billionaire Taxes but Lawmakers Keep Dodging Them
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Why Voters Want Billionaire Taxes but Lawmakers Keep Dodging Them
Polls show 80% of Americans back higher taxes on billionaires, yet political clout and tax system loopholes keep reform
Bipartisan Housing Bill Clears Senate Hurdle, Targets Corporate Buyers and Permitting Reform
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Bipartisan Housing Bill Clears Senate Hurdle, Targets Corporate Buyers and Permitting Reform
Congress is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill after months of negotiations. The package eases permitting rules and l
AI Replacements Threaten Human Dignity, Warns Pope and Economist
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AI Replacements Threaten Human Dignity, Warns Pope and Economist
Standard Chartered plans to cut 15% of support staff by 2030, replacing them with AI. Critics warn that valuing humans b
Trump Admin Cuts Student Loan Rates 1%—But Only for Auto-Pay Borrowers
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Trump Admin Cuts Student Loan Rates 1%—But Only for Auto-Pay Borrowers
The Trump administration is cutting student loan interest rates by 1% for borrowers who sign up for automatic payments,
New Study Reveals Why Firstborns Outperform Siblings: Early Illness and Parental Time Key
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New Study Reveals Why Firstborns Outperform Siblings: Early Illness and Parental Time Key
A landmark Danish study tracking 1.2 million people over 40 years reveals that early respiratory infections and unequal
Sixth Circuit Revives Ohio Law Mandating Parental OK for Kids' Social Media
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Sixth Circuit Revives Ohio Law Mandating Parental OK for Kids' Social Media
A federal appeals court has revived Ohio's law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to use social media, rej
Education Dept. Slashes Student Loan Rates 1% for Auto-Pay Enrollees
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Education Dept. Slashes Student Loan Rates 1% for Auto-Pay Enrollees
The Education Department announced a 1% interest rate cut for student loan borrowers who enroll in auto pay by Sept. 30,
Senators Alsobrooks and McCormick Team Up to Boost Small Business Exports
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Senators Alsobrooks and McCormick Team Up to Boost Small Business Exports
Sens. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) introduce the Regional Export Promotion Act to make permanent
Vance: Treasury Can Waive Iran Oil Sanctions Without Congress in New Deal
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Vance: Treasury Can Waive Iran Oil Sanctions Without Congress in New Deal
Vice President Vance asserted Thursday that the Treasury Department can waive Iran oil sanctions without congressional a
Harvard's Grade Cap on A's Faces Certain Failure, Experts Warn
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Harvard's Grade Cap on A's Faces Certain Failure, Experts Warn
Harvard's new policy capping A grades at 20% per course is doomed to fail, echoing failed experiments at Princeton and W