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AURN News brings you the stories that matter to Black America. Since 1973, American Urban Radio Networks has amplified Black voices and covered the issues that shape our lives. As the only Black-owned media network with a White House bureau, AURN delivers trusted, timely news from Capitol Hill, as well as This Day in History, health & wellness, finance, education, technology, and entertainment.
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Trump’s Economy Sheds 33,000 Jobs, Small Busine...
Despite claims of economic strength, new data shows job cuts in June — with small firms and service workers hit the hardest.
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‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Site Sparks Nation...
A Florida detention facility built in eight days is drawing fire from rights groups, environmentalists, and tribal leaders.
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Vance Breaks Senate Tie on Trump’s Mega Spendin...
After an overnight marathon, JD Vance casts the deciding vote on Trump’s bill. The next challenge: getting it past a fractured House.
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Obama and Bush Blast Trump for Shutting Down USAID
In a rare joint moment, Obama and Bush criticize the Trump administration for dismantling USAID, a 60-year legacy of global aid.
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Trump-Backed Bill Would Cut Aid for Poor, Boost...
A new Yale report finds Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” would slash safety nets for the poor while offering thousands in tax savings to top earners.
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Senate Pulls All-Nighter Over Trump’s Mega Spen...
Senators are grinding through an overnight vote-a-rama on Trump’s multi-trillion-dollar bill with major cuts to Medicaid and critical services.
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Rep. Don Bacon Announces Retirement Amid GOP Te...
Nebraska’s Don Bacon will not run for reelection, stepping away from Congress as party loyalty fractures and the right turns inward.
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Gallup Poll: American Pride Falls to Record Low
A new Gallup survey reveals American pride has hit historic lows, with political affiliation now a key dividing line.
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Jury Deliberates in Diddy Sex Trafficking Case
The federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs nears its conclusion as jurors begin weighing life-altering charges.
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GOP Rushes Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ to ...
Republicans aim to pass Trump’s sweeping bill before the holiday while Democrats prepare for battle and GOP tensions rise.
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Supreme Court Limits Lower Courts in Citizenshi...
The high court’s ruling weakens judicial checks on executive power and puts birthright citizenship back into legal limbo.
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Pew Study: Americans Still Avoid Paying for News
A new Pew survey finds most Americans hit paywalls often — but almost no one pays. Here’s why that matters for journalism’s future.
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Senate Rules Stop Trump’s $250 Billion Medicaid...
Senate rules just blocked a major provision in Trump’s tax plan — a $250 billion Medicaid cut that needed a fast-track process to avoid filibuster.
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#OTD in History: Whitney Houston Debuts at No. 1
On June 27, 1987, Whitney Houston made music history with “Whitney,” becoming the first woman to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
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Supreme Court Blocks Medicaid Funds for Planned...
The court’s 6-3 decision opens the door for states to deny Medicaid patients access to Planned Parenthood — even for basic care.
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A Juneteenth Snub? Trump Questions Federal Holi...
President Trump used Juneteenth to post about "too many" federal holidays, leading many to interpret his message as a direct rebuke of the day itself.
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Justice Department Sues Entire Maryland Federal...
The Trump administration has taken the unprecedented step of suing every federal judge in Maryland, escalating a battle over judicial orders on immigration.
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#OTD in 2015: Marriage Equality Becomes the Law...
On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage. A decade later, joy is mixed with ongoing concern over its future.
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'Disappeared in America' Campaign Confronts Sec...
Activists rally across the country to protest covert deportation tactics under the Trump administration, demanding protection of due process.
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Intel Disputes Trump’s Claim Iran’s Nuclear Pro...
Despite Trump’s bold statement, a leaked report and satellite imagery suggest Iran’s nuclear infrastructure remains largely intact.
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Study: Marijuana May Harm Heart Health
A UCSF study finds early signs of heart damage in marijuana users, raising new concerns amid growing legalization.
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#OTD in History: Michael Jackson Dies at 50
On June 25, 2009, the world mourned the loss of pop icon Michael Jackson, whose influence on music and culture remains profound.
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Trump Admin Backtracks on DOGE Cuts
The Trump administration is reversing course after sweeping layoffs, rehiring federal workers from agencies like CDC and NWS.
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Trump to Israel: ‘Do Not Drop Those Bombs’
President Trump issued a blunt warning to Israel following a fragile ceasefire with Iran, pushing both sides to stand down amid escalating tensions.
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How Vacant Homes Are Dragging Down Property Values
A LendingTree study finds that higher housing vacancy rates are linked to lower home values — and your neighborhood could be at risk.
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