Edición Semanaria (Weekly Edition)

New Sexual Harassment Scandals Rock U.S. Congress – The resignation of two federal lawmakers accused of sexual harassment is reigniting the “Me Too” movement, which went viral nine years ago to encourage victims to break their silence and hold their abusers accountable. The scandal is already having electoral repercussions in California. How might it affect the battle for control of Congress or influence the prosecution and public disclosure of the names of the rich and famous individuals included in the Epstein files? José López Zamorano reports from Washington, D.C., with the details.

Does Florida’s New Law Truly Combat Terrorism? Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill granting himself and other officials the authority to designate certain groups as “terrorist organizations.” Civil rights advocates and members of the Muslim community are decrying the measure as an assault on civil liberties and part of an electoral strategy by the governor, who aspires to run for the presidency in 2028. Diana Montaño reports from Miami and brings us the critics’ voices.

California Congressman Defends Vote in Favor of a Controversial Farm Bill – Voting in favor of the Farm Bill—recently passed by the Agriculture Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives—has sparked fierce criticism for Democratic Congressman Jim Costa. Latino farmers in California’s Central Valley believe that they will be harmed if the measure is enacted as it is currently written. Gerardo Guzmán spoke with Congressman Costa about his decision to support this controversial legislation.