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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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Judge Orders ICE to Wear Body Cameras
A federal judge orders ICE officers in Chicago to wear body cameras after reports of excessive force. Gov. J.B. Pritzker praises the move.
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Anti-Fascism Scholar Fleeing U.S. After Death T...
Rutgers historian Mark Bray tells AURN News he and his family fled to Spain after threats linked to his anti-fascism research.
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Judge Blocks Trump Administration Layoffs Durin...
A federal judge halts the Trump administration’s plan to lay off thousands of workers during the government shutdown, citing overreach of authority.
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30 Years Since the Million Man March: A Legacy ...
Thirty years after the Million Man March, its powerful message of unity and responsibility still resonates across Black America.
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U.S. Passport Falls to No. 12 Worldwide
The power of the U.S. passport continues to fade — falling to No. 12 in global rankings, its lowest spot ever, according to Henley & Partners’ 2025 Passport Index.
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First Black Equestrian Museum Opens in Connecticut
Connecticut celebrates a historic first with the opening of the Mary Fields Horse & Heritage Museum, honoring the legacy of Black cowboys and equestrian culture.
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SCOTUS Hears Landmark Louisiana Voting Rights Case
The Supreme Court hears Louisiana v. Callais — a case that could reshape how voting rights are protected for Black voters in America.
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Dozens of Media Outlets Reject Pentagon Press R...
Dozens of news organizations reject the Pentagon’s new press policy, warning it could limit transparency and threaten freedom of the press.
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Poll: Americans Lose Faith as Shutdown Drags On
A new poll shows most Americans think the nation is off track as the government shutdown drags on, with few satisfied by either party’s handling of it.
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Trump Administration Layoffs Hit Education Depa...
Layoffs under the Trump administration hit the Education Department hard, putting special education services and federal disability protections at risk.
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Remembering Miss Major Griffin-Gracy
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a revolutionary Black transgender leader and Stonewall veteran, has died at 78 after decades of activism for trans rights.
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Shutdown Reaches Day 13 With No End in Sight
The government shutdown enters its 13th day as Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to negotiate with Democrats, leaving millions caught in the standoff.
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The Black Church’s Answer to Christian Nationalism
Rev. Quardricos Driskell says the Black church faces a test of purpose and survival as Christian nationalism rises during Trump’s second term.
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Hostages Freed as Gaza Ceasefire Takes Hold
Hamas released the final hostages as Israel freed 1,900 prisoners in a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that could end two years of war in Gaza.
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Remembering Rev. Jesse L. Douglas Sr.
Rev. Jesse L. Douglas Sr., who helped organize the Selma marches alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died at 90.
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Trump’s Shutdown Firings Draw Bipartisan Criticism
President Trump’s shutdown takes an unprecedented turn as federal workers face permanent layoffs, sparking bipartisan criticism and legal questions.
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Why Tariffs Aren’t Fixing the Federal Budget
Wall Street Journal’s Richard Rubin breaks down why record tariffs aren’t enough to solve America’s growing budget gap or debt crisis.
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Hazel Johnson-Brown: A Trailblazer in the U.S. ...
On this day in 1927, Hazel Johnson-Brown — the first Black woman to become a U.S. Army general — was born. A trailblazer in military nursing and leadership.
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Letitia James Indicted, Calls Case Political Re...
New York Attorney General Letitia James faces a federal indictment but calls it political retribution, citing Trump’s ongoing attacks on his critics.
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Nearly Half of IRS Workers Furloughed as Shutdo...
The IRS is furloughing nearly half of its staff as the government shutdown continues, raising concerns over delayed refunds and taxpayer frustration.
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No, Undocumented Immigrants Don’t Get Federal H...
Undocumented immigrants can’t get federal health benefits — not Medicaid, Medicare, or Marketplace subsidies — despite renewed political claims to the contrary.
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Ceasefire Reached in Gaza, but Questions Remain
After two years of war, Israel and Hamas agree to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and phased withdrawal under President Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
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Justin Pearson Launches Congressional Run
Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson, known as part of the “Tennessee Three,” is challenging Rep. Steve Cohen in a campaign focused on gun reform and equity.
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Trump Administration Removes Black Leaders, Rai...
Experts warn that the Trump administration’s removal of several Black officials could reverse decades of progress toward racial equity in federal leadership.
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Deficit Down, But U.S. Spending Keeps Rising
The U.S. budget deficit fell slightly in 2025, but spending and interest costs continue to climb, keeping the nation’s debt burden among the highest ever.
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