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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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Underrepresentation Persists: Black Staffers on...
Despite gains in diversity across Congress, Black top staffers remain underrepresented in House offices.
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Musk Launches ‘America Party’ Amid Feud With Trump
Elon Musk enters electoral politics with a new “America Party,” escalating tensions with President Trump.
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Devastation in Texas: 80 Dead as Floods Ravage ...
A devastating flash flood kills at least 80 in Texas, including 27 at a summer camp. More rain is on the way.
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Layoffs Surge Despite Trump’s Job Growth Claims
New data shows rising layoffs in key sectors like retail and tech, challenging claims of a strong economy under President Trump.
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Court Clears South Sudanese Deportations Amid T...
A 6‑3 Supreme Court decision paves the way for deporting South Sudanese men despite warnings of torture; dissenters charge political motives.
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#OTD in 1881: Booker T. Washington’s Tuskegee L...
On this day in 1881, Booker T. Washington founded Tuskegee Institute — now Tuskegee University — launching a legacy of Black educational excellence.
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Black Unemployment Rose in June Despite Job Gains
The latest U.S. jobs report shows rising Black unemployment and widening racial gaps — despite overall growth in the labor market.
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Jeffries Uses “Magic Minute” to Stall GOP Megabill
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries launches a marathon speech to protest GOP Medicaid cuts, spotlighting voices from across America.
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Diddy Denied Bail After Sex Crimes Verdict
Sean “Diddy” Combs remains behind bars after being found guilty under the Mann Act. Prosecutors call him a continued threat.
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Judge Strikes Down Trump’s Asylum Ban
A federal judge ruled that Trump overstepped his authority in trying to deny asylum to migrants crossing outside official ports.
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Trump’s Economy Sheds 33,000 Jobs, Small Busine...
Despite claims of economic strength, new data shows job cuts in June — with small firms and service workers hit the hardest.
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‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Site Sparks Nation...
A Florida detention facility built in eight days is drawing fire from rights groups, environmentalists, and tribal leaders.
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Vance Breaks Senate Tie on Trump’s Mega Spendin...
After an overnight marathon, JD Vance casts the deciding vote on Trump’s bill. The next challenge: getting it past a fractured House.
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Obama and Bush Blast Trump for Shutting Down USAID
In a rare joint moment, Obama and Bush criticize the Trump administration for dismantling USAID, a 60-year legacy of global aid.
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Trump-Backed Bill Would Cut Aid for Poor, Boost...
A new Yale report finds Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” would slash safety nets for the poor while offering thousands in tax savings to top earners.
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Senate Pulls All-Nighter Over Trump’s Mega Spen...
Senators are grinding through an overnight vote-a-rama on Trump’s multi-trillion-dollar bill with major cuts to Medicaid and critical services.
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Rep. Don Bacon Announces Retirement Amid GOP Te...
Nebraska’s Don Bacon will not run for reelection, stepping away from Congress as party loyalty fractures and the right turns inward.
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Gallup Poll: American Pride Falls to Record Low
A new Gallup survey reveals American pride has hit historic lows, with political affiliation now a key dividing line.
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Jury Deliberates in Diddy Sex Trafficking Case
The federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs nears its conclusion as jurors begin weighing life-altering charges.
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GOP Rushes Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ to ...
Republicans aim to pass Trump’s sweeping bill before the holiday while Democrats prepare for battle and GOP tensions rise.
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Supreme Court Limits Lower Courts in Citizenshi...
The high court’s ruling weakens judicial checks on executive power and puts birthright citizenship back into legal limbo.
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Pew Study: Americans Still Avoid Paying for News
A new Pew survey finds most Americans hit paywalls often — but almost no one pays. Here’s why that matters for journalism’s future.
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Senate Rules Stop Trump’s $250 Billion Medicaid...
Senate rules just blocked a major provision in Trump’s tax plan — a $250 billion Medicaid cut that needed a fast-track process to avoid filibuster.
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#OTD in History: Whitney Houston Debuts at No. 1
On June 27, 1987, Whitney Houston made music history with “Whitney,” becoming the first woman to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
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Supreme Court Blocks Medicaid Funds for Planned...
The court’s 6-3 decision opens the door for states to deny Medicaid patients access to Planned Parenthood — even for basic care.
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