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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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Tariff Tantrum? Trump's 'Liberation Day' Could ...
At 4:00 p.m., Trump is expected to unveil sweeping new tariffs on everything from auto parts to copper and even medicine.
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Congressional Black Caucus Speaks Out On Execut...
The Congressional Black Caucus has forcefully rejected President Donald Trump's executive order targeting Smithsonian programs, characterizing it as an attempt to "whitewash" American history.
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Booker's 'Good Trouble' Marathon: A Senate Stan...
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker is going full marathon mode, clocking over 13 hours and continuing on the Senate floor, torching the Trump-Musk administration’s agenda.
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"Hands Off Our Checks!": Senate Democrats Launc...
Senate Democrats are gearing up for battle—this time, to protect your Social Security check.
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#OTD: Clara 'Mother Hale' McBride Born in 1905,...
On this day (April 1) in 1905, Clara McBride—later known as “Mother Hale”—was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
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Bayou Ballot Blowback: Louisiana Voters Reject ...
Louisiana voters delivered a clean sweep rejection of four constitutional amendments backed by MAGA-aligned Gov. Jeff Landry.
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Trump to Unveil Tariff Plans on Self-Declared '...
April 2 is the day Trump has promised to announce just exactly what he will do when it comes to tariffs.
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Trump Flirts With Third Term in Power Grab Talk
In a phone interview with NBC News’ Kristen Welker, Trump declared, “I’m not joking” — in reference to seeking a third term in office.
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Trump Hints at Third Term Despite Constitutiona...
According to CNN, President Donald Trump did not rule out a potential third term during a recent interview, despite the 22nd Amendment prohibiting it.
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Trump Order Strips Union Rights From Federal Wo...
The administration says it’s about national security, but the order covers agencies like Health and Human Services and the Department of Energy, not just the military.
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Trump Aims to Rewrite History in Museum Overhaul
The order attacks exhibits on racism, equity, identity, and inclusion, and threatens funding for museums like the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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#OTD: Martin Luther King Jr. Leads Final March ...
On March 28, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. journeyed to Memphis, Tennessee, to support Black sanitation workers in their quest for dignity and fair treatment.
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#HollywoodLive: Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrenc...
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HHS Lays Off 10,000 as Trump, RFK Jr. Gut Natio...
On Thursday, the Trump administration announced it would fire 10,000 employees from the Department of Health and Human Services, a move that slashes more than 12% of the agency’s workforce and reshapes nearly every division under the direction of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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NATO Summit Set for June Already Draws Anti-Tru...
Questions about the United States' future relationship with NATO remain prominent as President Donald Trump begins his second term.
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HHS Cancels $12 Billion in Public Health Grants...
HHS abruptly canceled over $12 billion in pandemic-era grants meant to support infectious disease tracking, mental health services, and addiction treatment.
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Trump's Executive Order: A Step Toward Election...
The executive order targets mail-in voting and citizenship verification—two key components that could impact millions of voters.
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Major Pennsylvania Upset Sends Warning Shot to ...
Democrat James Malone flipped a state seat that Republicans have held for decades—a district Trump won by nearly 20 points in 2024.
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Consumer Confidence Takes a Big Hit
Consumer confidence dropped to its lowest level in 12 years in March, marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline as Americans grow increasingly pessimistic about business conditions and job prospects.
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Dems Hold Meeting To Protect SNAP From GOP Cuts
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries slams proposed Republican cuts to SNAP, warning they could leave millions of vulnerable Americans—including children, seniors, and veterans—without access to food.
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Trump Considers Reparations for Pardoned Jan. 6...
President Donald Trump, who once dismissed reparations for Black Americans as "a very unusual thing" and appeared displeased when I questioned him directly about the subject during his first term, is now considering providing compensation to individuals arrested for their involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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#HollywoodLive: Remembering George Foreman, Jal...
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Signal Gate: Trump Administration Under Fire fo...
This morning, The Atlantic reported new revelations about the Trump administration’s mishandling of sensitive military information on the Signal messaging app.
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This Day in History: Aretha Franklin, the “Quee...
Known for her powerful voice and unforgettable hits like “Respect,” “Think,” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” Franklin became a global icon and a trailblazer in both music and civil rights.
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Trump Officials Face Scrutiny After Discussing ...
What happens when top officials discuss military plans in a group chat that accidentally includes journalists?
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