Edición Semanaria (Weekly Edition)

To Shutdown or Not: That is the Question – With the federal government’s funding set to run out in a few days, the Republican majority in the House of Representatives passed a resolution to continue operations until September. The resolution increases military spending and resources to fund deportations, but also includes cuts to important social programs. The Senate Democrats, opposed to the Republican plan, have the votes to reject it. Will they vote against the plan and risk a government shutdown? José López Zamorano brings us the details from Washington DC.

Intense Debate in Colorado Over Cuts to Medicaid Aid – In Colorado, there is great concern that this year’s budget will reduce funding for Medicaid, which provides health insurance for low-income families. If the Senate ratifies the proposal of the US House of Representatives, approved by a narrow margin, it is estimated that more than a million residents in the state would be affected. The debate over the cuts has been intense in the federal congressional districts, which are evenly split along party lines. Jesús Sánchez Melean reports on this from Denver.

Black Women, the Most Affected by Preterm Births Due to Preeclampsia – Black women are the most affected by preeclampsia, a condition that triggers high blood pressure during pregnancy, affect Black women. In Fresno County, experts point out that chronic medical problems, barriers to obtaining prenatal care, and discrimination in the healthcare system contribute to this problem. Daniela Rodríguez spoke with a Black mother who has suffered from preeclampsia during all of her pregnancies and shares her revealing experience from Fresno, California.