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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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America's Changing Political Landscape
A new Gallup poll reveals significant shifts in American political ideology, with conservatives and liberals becoming increasingly dominant within their respective parties while the ranks of moderates continue to shrink.
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MLK and Inauguration Day Converge Amid Civil Ri...
Today marks a historic occasion in Washington, D.C., as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office for his second term while the nation honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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#OTR: Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett on the Sign...
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett speaks on the significance of the U.S. Virgin Islands, the need for diversity, equity and inclusion in the democratic process; and the continued fight against marginalization.
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#HollywoodLive: Grammys with a Purpose - Fire R...
Tanya brings the latest updates from Hollywood as the community continues to recover from devastating wildfires.
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#HollywoodLive: Hope Amidst Wildfire Recovery: ...
Tanya highlights Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD initiative, which has donated $2.5 million to the LA Fire Relief Fund.
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Breaking Down the Supreme Court's TikTok Ruling
The Supreme Court unanimously upheld a federal law Friday that will effectively ban TikTok in the United States unless its Chinese owners sell their stake, rejecting claims that the measure violates First Amendment rights.
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Biden's Final Act: Freedom on the Horizon
This morning, President Joe Biden made history with a groundbreaking clemency announcement commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders.
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Trump Warns Against Hiring Political Opponents
President-elect Donald Trump issued a statement this week on his social media platform Truth Social warning against recommending certain political figures and critics for positions in his incoming administration.
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#OTD: General Sherman Issues Special Field Orde...
On this day in 1865, Union General William T. Sherman issued Special Field Order No. 15, promising freed Black families 40 acres and an army mule.
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Biden's Farewell Warns of an 'Oligarchy Taking ...
President Joe Biden gave his last farewell address to the nation from his Oval Office and offered a stark warning to Americans.
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Inflation Increases in Biden's Final Month as P...
In President Joe Biden's final full month in office, inflation showed an uptick according to federal data, just days before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration as the nation's 47th president.
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#OTR: Damon Hewitt on the Preservation of Civil...
President of the Lawyers' Committee, Damon Hewitt, speaks on their lawsuit against President-elect Donald Trump, the Proud Boys, the impact of the January 6th Insurrection and his organization's commitment to the preservation of civil rights during the Trump administration.
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#OTR: Rev. Sharpton on MLK Day, Joe Biden's Leg...
Rev. Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network discusses the upcoming MLK March on Washington, President Joe Biden legacy, and the way forward for Black America under President-elect Donald Trump's administration.
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Biden Announces Ceasefire in Gaza, but Will It ...
President Joe Biden today announced a ceasefire and a potential end to the war in Gaza, marking a significant step toward peace in the region.
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Biden To Deliver Farewell Address From the Oval...
Tonight at 8 p.m., President Joe Biden will deliver his final address to the nation from the Oval Office, marking the end of his presidency after four challenging years and more than 50 years in public service.
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Vice President Harris Declines Pre-Tour of Resi...
Two sources familiar with Vice President-elect J.D. Vance’s plans noted he has not been invited by Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Trump Demands World Pay Up With IRS Shakeup
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans Tuesday to establish a new federal agency called the External Revenue Service, aimed at shifting the nation's revenue collection focus from domestic taxation to foreign trade sources.
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Sen. Duckworth Grills Pete Hegseth During Conte...
"You have not earned your place as Secretary of Defense. You, sir, are a no-go at this station,” Senator Tammy Duckworth said during the confirmation hearing of Pete Hegseth.
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Biden Reflects on Foreign Policy Legacy As Trum...
With less than a week left in office, President Joe Biden delivered a farewell speech at the State Department, defending his foreign policy record.
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What Did Trump and Obama Talk About at the Cart...
President-elect Donald Trump addressed public interest in his interaction with former President Barack Obama at Jimmy Carter's funeral, characterizing their exchange as friendly despite their political differences.
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Biden To Address Federal Response As L.A. Wildf...
President Joe Biden convened senior officials today for a briefing on the federal response to the catastrophic wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County.
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#HollywoodLive: The Game Offers Wildfire Relief...
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Need Help for Your Small Business?
The Biden administration is touting record-breaking numbers in small business growth and federal contract awards as it prepares for the transition of power.
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Charles Person, Youngest Original Freedom Rider...
Charles Person, the youngest of the 13 original Freedom Riders who traveled from Washington to Birmingham, Alabama, in 1961 to challenge segregation in interstate bus terminals, died on Wednesday, January 8.
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Trump Sentenced in New York Hush Money Case
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced today in the New York hush-money case, marking the first time a convicted felon will take the oath of office as president.
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