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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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Obama Urges Democrats to Act at NJ Fundraiser
Obama urges Democrats to toughen up and defend core values at a New Jersey fundraiser supporting key 2025 races.
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Inflation Jumps 0.3% in June as Prices Continue...
U.S. inflation rises 0.3% in June, with higher food, shelter and energy costs squeezing household budgets.
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Judge Blocks Rule Erasing $49B in Medical Debt
A federal judge blocks a Biden-era rule that would erase $49 billion in medical debt from credit reports, deepening financial inequities.
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High Court Lets Trump Cut Education Department ...
The Supreme Court clears Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department workers, raising questions about presidential power.
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Supreme Court Lets Trump Slash Education Depart...
The Supreme Court clears Trump to proceed with Education Department firings, potentially dismantling the agency and drawing sharp dissent.
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Trump’s Education Funding Freeze Sparks Backlash
Trump’s freeze on $6.8 billion in education funds threatens programs for 1.4 million children, hitting Republican-led states hardest.
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From the Court to the Campaign: Willie Burton E...
Former NBA standout Willie Burton explores a GOP run for U.S. Senate in Minnesota, focusing on literacy and community empowerment.
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#OTD: Carver Monument Dedicated in 1953
On this day in 1953, the George Washington Carver National Monument was dedicated — the first U.S. monument to honor an African American.
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Trump’s Budget Blitz: Public Broadcasting and A...
Trump pushes a sweeping $9.4 billion in budget cuts — defunding PBS and slashing global aid — as the Senate races to respond.
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Poll: Americans Shift Toward Pro-Immigration Views
A Gallup poll shows Americans increasingly view immigration as a good thing — even as Trump pushes a tough deportation agenda.
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Trump Threatens 35% Tariff on Canada Over Fenta...
Trump threatens a sweeping 35% tariff on Canadian imports, blaming fentanyl concerns, as Canadian leaders push back.
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North Carolina Gov. Stein Vetoes DEI Rollback B...
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes three bills targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs — even as Trump dismantles DEI at the federal level.
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Judge Blocks Trump Order Ending Birthright Citi...
A federal judge halts Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, calling it unconstitutional and harmful to children.
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Michigan’s Abortion Access: Legal But Out of Re...
Abortion is legal in Michigan, but Medicaid funding restrictions keep access out of reach for many low-income residents.
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#OTD in 1943: Arthur Ashe Born
Born on this day in 1943, Arthur Ashe was a champion on the tennis court and a powerful advocate for civil rights and global health.
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Poll Finds Voters Reject Trump Budget, Support ...
A new poll finds growing opposition to Trump’s budget plan — and strong bipartisan support for key social programs like Social Security and Medicare.
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Trump Administration Sanctions U.N. Investigato...
The Trump administration imposes sanctions on U.N. human rights investigator Francesca Albanese — a move critics say chills accountability over Israel’s war in Gaza.
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IRS Clears Churches to Endorse Candidates, Spar...
The IRS quietly signals a shift that could allow churches to endorse candidates — and critics say it threatens the line between church and state.
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Will This HBCU Train the Next Generation of AI ...
Clark Atlanta University is teaming up with IBM to ensure HBCU students don’t just learn AI — they help build it, too.
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Supreme Court Backs Trump’s Plan to Reshape Fed...
The Supreme Court’s ruling clears the path for President Trump’s sweeping changes to the federal workforce — and critics are sounding the alarm.
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#OTD: Dr. Daniel Hale Williams’ Groundbreaking ...
On July 9, 1893, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams changed medicine forever with the first successful open-heart surgery — defying racial norms and medical odds.
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Trump’s PSLF Crackdown Could Deny Forgiveness b...
Trump’s Department of Education may tie loan forgiveness to ideology — denying PSLF relief to workers in immigrant or LGBTQ-supportive organizations.
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Tariff Pause or Trade Strategy? Trump Delays Re...
Trump delays new tariffs on billions in goods — but the economic fallout is already hitting wallets and global allies.
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Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick: Trump’s Law Is ‘Devas...
Trump’s sweeping new law slashes Medicaid, food aid, and student benefits — with the deepest cuts delayed until after 2026.
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Preserving Rustin: A Digital Archive for a Quee...
A new digital archive celebrates Bayard Rustin’s role in the civil rights and LGBTQ movements, featuring rare footage and personal collections.
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