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AURN News

Ebony McMorris, Jamie Jackson, Clay Cane

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. Join journalists Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, and Tanya Hart for in-depth reporting, historic

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1:30

This Day in History: Vanessa Williams Becomes First...

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2025/03/18

Actress and singer Vanessa Williams was born in the Bronx, New York, on March 18, 1963. In 1983, she made history as the first Black woman crowned Miss America. However, after nude photos surfaced, she was pressured to resign—a setback that paved the way for an epic comeback. Williams launched a successful music career, recording the timeless hit “Save the Best for Last” in 1991. She also became a celebrated actress, starring in television and film. Today, she continues to shine, currently

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1:47

Judge Presses Trump Administration Over Deportation...

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2025/03/18

A federal judge is pressing the Trump administration to explain its actions after the Department of Justice violated a court order halting deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. President Donald Trump invoked the law, which dates back to the 18th century, to deport members of the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua. But after the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg temporarily blocked the deportation. Despite the court order, at least three deportation

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1:51

Trump Administration Says South Africa's Ambassador...

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2025/03/17

Friday is the deadline for South Africa's ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, to leave the country after being declared "persona non grata" by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The incident comes after Rasool faced criticism for remarks he made about President Donald Trump, which Rubio labeled as "race-baiting." Rubio announced the decision in a social media post while returning from a G7 meeting in Canada, stating that Rasool's diplomatic privileges expired Monday. South African embassy

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1:46

Democrats See Record Low Favorability in New CNN Poll

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2025/03/17

(AURN News) — A major shift in the country continues to take place as Americans’ opinion of the Democratic Party has fallen to its lowest level since CNN began measuring party favorability, according to a new poll released this week. The survey shows that 54% of Americans now view the Democratic Party unfavorably, while only 29% hold a favorable opinion. This marks a significant decline from October 2024, when favorability stood at 39%, and from January, when it registered at 33%. The poll comes

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1:47

Trump Forced to Reinstate 30,000 Federal Workers...

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2025/03/17

The Trump administration is being forced to backpedal on its mass purge of federal employees as two separate court rulings ordered the reinstatement of more than 30,000 workers fired during their probationary periods. These workers won’t be back at their desks just yet. Instead, they’ll be placed on paid administrative leave, effectively putting them back on the payroll while the legal battle unfolds. The first ruling immediately reinstates employees at key agencies like Veterans Affairs,

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1:46

Trump Claims Biden's Jan. 6 Pardons Are “Invalid,”...

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2025/03/17

According to NBC News, President Donald Trump declared early Monday that President Joe Biden’s pardons for members of the Jan. 6 House select committee were “invalid” because they were signed with an Autopen. Trump wrote on Truth Social that Biden’s pardons were “VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT.” He further claimed Biden was unaware of them and suggested committee members would face investigation. However, the U.S. Constitution grants the president sole pardon power, with no

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1:47

Protesters Rally Against Education Department Layoffs...

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2025/03/14

The sounds of a honk-a-thon could be heard across Washington, D.C., today as protesters rallied against the Department of Education’s decision to lay off nearly 50 percent of its staff. The protest comes three days after 1,300 employees were fired. Teachers, education advocates, and Sen. Mazie Hirono took to the streets, arguing that the move is a step toward dismantling public education. The department funds special education, teachers’ salaries, social workers, after-school programs, and

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1:46

Grocery Bill Shock: February Inflation Numbers...

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2025/03/14

(AURN News) — Inflation in the United States edged higher in February, as many Americans continue to experience sticker shock at grocery stores, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index increased 0.2% last month after rising 0.5% in January. Several key sectors saw price increases, with shelter costs rising 0.3% and food prices up 0.2%. Among grocery items, eggs saw a particularly sharp jump of 10.4%, while the beef index increased 2.4%. Energy prices

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1:47

Trump's Education Department Purge Sparks Lawsuit by...

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2025/03/14

The Trump administration's campaign to dismantle the Department of Education is now facing a major legal battle. Twenty-one Democratic attorneys general have sued the administration, calling its mass layoffs of 1,300 employees an illegal move that would cripple the nation’s education system. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel didn’t hold back, calling the cuts “dangerous, reckless, and unacceptable.” The lawsuit, filed in federal court, argues that Trump’s mass firings violate federal law and

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1:46

CBCF Launches Executive Order Tracker to Protect...

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2025/03/14

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has unveiled a new executive order tracker, a powerful tool designed to help Black communities stay informed and engaged as policy shifts under the Trump administration. With 36 executive orders issued in just one week, many rolling back protections in education, health care, housing, economic opportunity, and criminal justice, the tracker provides real-time updates and analysis on how these policies could affect Black Americans. Dr. Jonathan Cox of

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1:46

President Threatens EU With 200 Percent Tariffs

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2025/03/13

(AURN News) — President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to impose 200 percent tariffs on European wine imports in response to what he described as a 50 percent European Union tariff on whisky. “The European Union, one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the World, which was formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the United States, has just put a nasty 50% Tariff on Whisky,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “If this Tariff is not removed

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#HollywoodLive: Ving Rhames Packs a Punch in 'Uppercut'

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2025/03/13

Golden Globe winner Ving Rhames and Luise Grossman star in Uppercut, a gripping drama about a determined female boxer breaking barriers in the sport and redefining what it means to be a woman today. When a tough ex-boxing champion (Rhames) takes on the challenge of training Tony (Grossman), the two form an unlikely but powerful alliance. The film premiered in February and is now available on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango, and other streaming platforms. Just in time for Women’s History Month,

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1:47

Tariff Tensions Threaten Booze

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2025/03/13

Today, trade tensions are rising as President Donald Trump threatens a jaw-dropping 200 percent tariff on European alcoholic beverages. This bold move comes after the European Union retaliated against Trump’s new tariffs on steel and aluminum.In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared that if the EU doesn’t drop its 50 percent tariff on American spirits, the U.S. will hit back hard. He suggests this could actually benefit American wine and Champagne businesses, but the reality could be much more

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1:41

This Day in History: Atlanta Daily World Becomes...

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2025/03/13

On March 13, 1932, the Atlanta Daily World became the first successful African American daily newspaper in the United States. Founded by William A. Scott II in August 1928 as a semi-weekly publication, it quickly grew into a vital platform for Black communities. At a time when mainstream media largely ignored Black perspectives, the Daily World fearlessly reported on critical issues, including lynchings, police brutality, the Scottsboro Boys trial, discrimination in the federal government, and

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1:47

Education Department Cuts Workforce by Half as Trump...

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2025/03/12

According to CNN, the U.S. Education Department announced Tuesday that it is cutting nearly 50% of its workforce as part of President Donald Trump’s push to eliminate the agency entirely.The layoffs, which began Tuesday evening, will reduce the department’s staff from about 4,100 at the start of Trump’s presidency to nearly half that number. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the move reflects a commitment to efficiency and accountability, though she acknowledged that fully dismantling the

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1:47

GOP’s Stopgap Bill: A ‘Quick Fix’ or a Dangerous...

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2025/03/12

What happens when Congress passes a bill to keep the government running, but actually hurts the American people? That’s exactly what critics are saying about the GOP’s new stopgap funding bill, which passed Tuesday. The bill would extend government funding at 2024 levels through the end of the fiscal year, forcing cuts to crucial services and programs that affect everyday Americans. For starters, this bill could leave vital public health programs—like research on cancer, Alzheimer’s, and mental

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1:46

Have Scammers Already Tried This Top Fraud Tactic on...

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2025/03/12

(AURN News) — The percentage of Americans losing money to fraud rose significantly in 2024, with total losses reaching $12.5 billion, up 25 percent from the previous year, according to new data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC clarifies that the increase is not in the total number of fraud reports, but rather in the proportion of people who reported financial losses after being targeted. In 2023, 27 percent of Americans who reported fraud lost money, while that figure jumped to 38

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#HollywoodLive: Wendy Williams’ Guardianship Battle &...

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2025/03/12

Wendy Williams may be gaining ground in her fight to regain control over her life. The former talk show host was taken to a NYC hospital from her assisted living facility on Monday, where she underwent a psychiatric evaluation. According to reports, Wendy scored perfectly on a capacity test, which could suggest she is more aware than her court-appointed guardian claims. The results of the test will be shared with the judge overseeing her guardianship, potentially influencing future legal decisions

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1:46

Fly Southwest? Be Prepared to Pay Up

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2025/03/11

DALLAS (AURN News) — Southwest Airlines is continuing to move away from long-standing customer-friendly policies with a series of new changes that include ending its free checked baggage benefit for most passengers. The announcement comes less than a year after the airline said it would end its signature open seating policy. Under the new baggage policy, A-List Preferred Members and Business Select customers will still be able to check two bags for free, while A-List Members and certain other

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1:48

Trump's Tariff Threats Stir Trade Tensions With...

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2025/03/11

President Donald Trump has stirred up more trade tension with Canada by announcing a 50 percent tariff increase on steel and aluminum imports. The move comes after Ontario Premier Doug Ford imposed a new tax on electricity supplied to three U.S. states. However, Ford quickly backtracked on his decision after discussions with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Trump initially attributed the tariff increase to the tax and stated that the new measure would take effect on Wednesday, March 12. The

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