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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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Baltimore Mayor Pushes Back on Trump Law Enforc...
Baltimore’s mayor joins national advocates to oppose President Trump’s federal control of D.C.’s police, calling it an authoritarian escalation.
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Civil Rights Groups Sue Over Small-Business Len...
Civil rights and small-business groups sue the Trump administration over a halted lending data rule, citing harm to Black and female entrepreneurs.
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Court Upholds Trump Foreign Aid Freeze
A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to keep its $10 billion freeze on foreign aid, stalling global health programs worldwide.
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Texas Redistricting Plan Sparks Voter Suppressi...
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee warns that a proposed Texas congressional map would dismantle minority districts, sparking concerns over voter suppression.
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Mason, Tenn., Approves ICE Detention Center Des...
Mason, Tenn., leaders approve reopening a shuttered prison as an ICE detention center, despite fierce opposition in the majority-Black town.
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Danielle Spencer, ‘What’s Happening!!’ Star, Di...
“What’s Happening!!” star Danielle Spencer has died at age 60 after a long cancer battle, leaving behind a legacy in television and veterinary medicine.
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Trump Sends National Guard to D.C. Despite Fall...
Trump declares a crime emergency in D.C., federalizes the city’s police force, and deploys the National Guard despite crime being at a 30-year low.
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Survey: Trump’s Tariffs Cost Households $47 a M...
A new survey finds Trump’s tariffs are costing the average household $47 a month, with billions in extra spending so far this year.
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CBO: Trump’s Big Bill Widens Wealth Gap
CBO report says Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act favors the wealthy, giving them the largest gains while cutting aid to low-income Americans.
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CBO: Trump’s Tax Law Favors Wealthy, Cuts Aid t...
CBO says Trump’s tax and spending law gives the biggest benefits to the wealthy while cutting programs for low-income Americans.
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Trump’s Crime Emergency in D.C. Sparks Bowser P...
Trump declares a sweeping crime emergency in D.C., taking control of the police. Mayor Bowser pushes back against the move.
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Safe Spaces and the Healing of Black Men
Cory George shares why safe spaces are essential for Black men coping with grief and trauma.
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Trump’s Admissions Crackdown Sparks HBCU Concerns
Trump’s new admissions directive raises fears for HBCUs and the future of diversity in higher education.
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FBI Drawn Into Texas Quorum Fight
The FBI’s reported involvement in a Texas quorum fight is raising questions about federal authority.
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Air Force Reverses Early Retirement for Transge...
The Air Force is reversing approvals for early retirement of transgender troops, leaving them without benefits.
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Trump Hints at D.C. Police Takeover, Cites Musk...
President Trump signals another possible takeover of Washington, D.C., citing crime concerns and proposing federal control of local police.
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Trump’s Tariffs Are Here — And So Are the Price...
Trump’s tariffs are now live, affecting imports from around the world — and experts warn it’s American consumers who may feel the pinch.
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Yale Says Tariffs Could Cost U.S. Households $2...
Trump’s second-term tariffs may cost U.S. households up to $2,400 this year, with low-income families facing the steepest burden.
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#OTD: Alice Coachman Leaps Into History With Ol...
Alice Coachman became the first Black woman to win Olympic gold on this day in 1948 — a leap into history that inspired generations.
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Soldier Opens Fire at Fort Stewart, Wounds Five
Five soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart in Georgia by a fellow service member. The incident raises deeper concerns about safety in the armed forces.
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Who Really Benefits From Mortgage Relief?
Mortgage rates are dropping — but rising Black unemployment highlights who benefits and who doesn’t.
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60 Years Later: What’s Left of the Voting Right...
Sixty years after the Voting Rights Act, courts are reconsidering whether everyday Americans can sue to defend their right to vote.
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Southern University Launches WSUB ‘The Bluff’ R...
Southern University launches WSUB “The Bluff” on 106.1 FM, providing students a hands-on radio experience and celebrating Baton Rouge’s music scene.
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House Subpoenas Clintons, DOJ in Epstein Invest...
The House Oversight Committee subpoenas the Clintons, DOJ, and former attorneys general over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, seeking unredacted files and depositions.
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U.S. Household Debt Surges to $18.39T in Q2 2025
U.S. household debt surged to $18.39 trillion in Q2 2025, nearing record highs and increasing financial pressure on working families.
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