AURN News
American Urban Radio Networks has been telling stories of Black America since 1973. AURN is the only Black-owned network with a bureau in the White House. Journalists Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, and Tanya Hart deliver stories of interest to our community. AURN News encapsulates updates from Capitol Hill, as well as This Day in History, health & wellness, finance, education, technology, and entertainment.
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Trump’s Trade Wins Don’t Equal Savings at Home
The U.S. trade gap shrank sharply in April, but high prices persist for American families under Trump’s tariff-driven policies.
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Trump’s Travel Ban Expands to 19 Nations
President Trump’s expanded travel ban bars 12 countries outright and imposes stricter vetting on seven others — reigniting controversy.
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CBO: 10 Million Could Lose Health Coverage Unde...
The CBO warns that GOP-backed health reforms and tax credit cuts could leave millions uninsured by 2034.
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Navy to Rename USNS Harvey Milk, Review Civil R...
The Navy’s plan to rename the USNS Harvey Milk and reexamine ships named after civil rights icons has ignited controversy.
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Elon Musk Slams ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Amid GOP ...
As Congress battles over a July 4 deadline, Elon Musk torches the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for fueling debt and dysfunction.
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Report Ranks States on Racial Education Equity ...
A new WalletHub report shows which states lead — and lag — in closing the education gap between Black and white students.
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Housing Piles Up as Working Families Get Priced...
A record $698 billion in homes are now on the market — but most working families still can’t afford to buy.
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Anna Mae Robertson, Six Triple Eight Veteran, D...
Robertson served in the groundbreaking all-Black, all-women Army battalion that processed 17 million letters during WWII.
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Lab Closures Raise Alarms for Worker Safety Nat...
A new report reveals Neogen’s layoffs are just the start — scientists who protect America’s workers are being cut.
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Trump Sets July 4 Deadline for ‘Big, Beautiful ...
Trump urges the Senate to finalize his tax and immigration package by Independence Day, prompting a Republican race against time.
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Lights Out for Afterschool Programs Under Trump...
Trump’s budget proposal cuts all funding for afterschool programs, threatening services for over 1.4 million children.
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Trump Made History With Black Voters — Then Rev...
Trump gained record support from Black and Latino voters — but early moves in his second term have many questioning that support.
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Flames of Terror Erupt in Boulder Mall Attack
A violent flamethrower attack during a peaceful rally for Israeli hostages injures eight in Boulder; FBI calls it ideologically driven.
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Smokey Robinson Countersues Over Rape Allegations
Motown legend Smokey Robinson sues four former housekeepers for defamation after they accused him of rape. A criminal probe is ongoing.
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Tariff Whiplash: Markets React to Trump’s China...
President Trump’s comments on China and a tug-of-war in the courts over tariffs send markets sliding and investors scrambling.
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April 2025 Sees Sharp Decline in Pending Home S...
High mortgage rates and prices contribute to a 6.3% drop in pending home sales in April 2025, affecting buyers nationwide.
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Pastor Jamal Bryant Targets Dollar General in D...
Following a boycott of Target, Pastor Jamal Bryant initiates an electronic protest against Dollar General for reducing diversity efforts.
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Trump’s Economy Under Pressure: Real Wages Down...
As inflation climbs and real earnings fall, new data from LISEP challenges the Trump administration’s economic narrative.
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Federal Court Overrules Trump’s Emergency Tariffs
Judges declare Trump’s tariffs unlawful under IEEPA, rejecting efforts to sidestep Congress and target fentanyl imports.
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Trump’s Controversial Pardons Questioned for Fa...
President Trump’s wave of pardons includes political supporters and donors, raising concerns over clemency misuse.
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#OTD: Tom Bradley Makes History as L.A.’s First...
On this day in 1973, Tom Bradley was elected mayor of Los Angeles, setting a historic precedent and reshaping California politics.
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Musk’s DOGE Gains Access to Treasury Systems
A judge has cleared Elon Musk’s DOGE to tap Treasury systems after new training safeguards addressed privacy concerns.
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U.S. Millionaire Growth Surges
A new report confirms the U.S. leads global wealth rankings, with rapid millionaire growth in cities from New York to Scottsdale.
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#OTD: Remembering Educator and Icon Betty Shabazz
Born in 1934, Betty Shabazz became a champion for education and civil rights after the tragic loss of her husband, Malcolm X.
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Visa Blackout: Social Media and Immigration
The State Department halts new student visa interviews while expanding social media scrutiny—raising new questions about digital footprints and access.
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