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AURN News

AURN | Hosts: Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, Tanya Hart

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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Christian Menefee Surges in Texas 18th Congressional...

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2025/08/15

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee is gaining momentum in the race for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, once held by Barbara Jordan and Sheila Jackson Lee. Menefee shares his personal journey, his record on voting rights litigation, and his vision for protecting democracy. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Protesters Clash With Federal Officers in DC

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2025/08/14

Protesters confronted federal officers, including Homeland Security agents, in D.C.’s U Street corridor as President Donald Trump expanded control over the city’s policing. The move brought in hundreds of National Guard troops, federal agents, and local police under his command. Mayor Muriel Bowser has criticized the move as an “authoritarian push,” though arrest rates remain consistent with last year.Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned &

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Baltimore Mayor Pushes Back on Trump Law Enforcement...

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2025/08/14

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is speaking out against President Donald Trump’s federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department and deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C. The Not Above the Law Coalition says it’s part of a broader pattern involving military deployments during protests and FBI involvement in tracking Texas Democrats.Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:

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1:51

Civil Rights Groups Sue Over Small-Business Lending...

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2025/08/14

A coalition of civil rights and small-business groups has filed suit against the Trump administration for halting a lending data rule mandated by the Dodd-Frank Act. Advocates say the rule is essential to preventing discrimination, while critics warn the rollback — alongside Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act — will widen the racial wealth gap. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn

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Court Upholds Trump Foreign Aid Freeze

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2025/08/13

Billions in U.S. foreign aid for HIV, AIDS, and other global health programs remain frozen after a divided federal appeals court backed the Trump administration’s hold. The decision sidestepped a larger constitutional question, while a dissent warned the ruling undermines Congress’ spending power. Vulnerable communities abroad now face uncertainty.Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:

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Texas Redistricting Plan Sparks Voter Suppression...

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2025/08/13

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee — the youngest and first African American to hold the county’s top civil legal post — says a GOP-backed Texas map would dismantle minority districts and weaken Black and Latino political power. The plan, already passed by Senate Republicans, could force mid-decade boundary changes and confuse voters. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn

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Mason, Tenn., Approves ICE Detention Center Despite...

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2025/08/13

The small, majority-Black town of Mason, Tenn., has approved reopening a closed prison as an ICE detention center, turning it over to CoreCivic despite the company’s record of fines, lawsuits, and inmate deaths. Supporters say it will bring jobs and revenue; opponents call it complicity in abuse and mass deportations under President Donald Trump.Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn

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Danielle Spencer, ‘What’s Happening!!’ Star, Dies at 60

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2025/08/13

Danielle Spencer, beloved as Dee Thomas in the sitcom “What’s Happening!!,” died Aug. 11 at age 60 after a long battle with cancer. Known for her quick wit on screen, Spencer overcame immense personal challenges and later pursued a career as a veterinarian and animal welfare advocate. She was the first child star inducted into the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned &

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Trump Sends National Guard to D.C. Despite Falling Crime

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2025/08/12

President Donald Trump has declared a “crime emergency” in Washington, D.C., using the Home Rule Act to federalize the police force and deploy the National Guard. Mayor Muriel Bowser says she will work with federal officials, but critics question the move’s necessity given that crime is at a 30-year low.Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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Survey: Trump’s Tariffs Cost Households $47 a Month

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2025/08/12

A survey from Omnisend finds that tariffs under President Donald Trump are costing the average American household $47 a month — adding up to $12.2 billion so far this year. While some shoppers say they would pay more for USA-made products, nearly half believe the tariffs are not worth the cost. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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CBO: Trump’s Big Bill Widens Wealth Gap

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2025/08/12

The Congressional Budget Office says President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act will increase household income overall between 2026 and 2034 — but with the largest gains going to the wealthiest Americans. Low-income households will face losses due to cuts in Medicaid and SNAP. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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CBO: Trump’s Tax Law Favors Wealthy, Cuts Aid to Poor

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2025/08/12

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law delivers the biggest benefits to the wealthiest Americans while cutting programs that help the poorest. Millions could lose food assistance and health coverage under the changes. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Trump’s Crime Emergency in D.C. Sparks Bowser Pushback

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2025/08/12

President Donald Trump has declared a "crime emergency" in Washington, D.C., using the Home Rule Act to seize control of the Metropolitan Police Department and deploy the National Guard. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the move relies on outdated crime data and ignores recent drops in violent crime. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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Safe Spaces and the Healing of Black Men

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2025/08/12

For many Black men, safe spaces like barbershops and church basements provide the comfort and trust needed to address grief and trauma. Cultural trauma expert Cory George explains how these spaces foster vulnerability, community support, and resilience in the face of racial violence and personal loss. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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Trump’s Admissions Crackdown Sparks HBCU Concerns

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2025/08/08

President Donald Trump has ordered Education Secretary Linda McMahon to require federally funded colleges to disclose how they make admissions decisions. The move targets race-conscious policies and raises new concerns about the future of historically Black colleges and universities. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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FBI Drawn Into Texas Quorum Fight

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2025/08/08

A political standoff in Texas has escalated to the federal level, with Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, saying the FBI will help locate more than 50 Democrats who fled to block a GOP redistricting vote. Quorum breaking is legal in Texas and not a federal crime, but the optics may still influence the political fight. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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Air Force Reverses Early Retirement for Transgender...

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2025/08/08

The U.S. Air Force will deny early retirement to transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service, separating them without benefits. The move follows the Trump administration’s transgender troop ban, upheld by the Supreme Court, and has sparked criticism and warnings of lawsuits. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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Trump Hints at D.C. Police Takeover, Cites...

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2025/08/07

President Donald Trump is once again suggesting a federal intervention in Washington, D.C. — proposing control of the Metropolitan Police Department and a possible repeal of the Home Rule Act. While crime is down, Trump is reviving campaign themes portraying D.C. as unsafe. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Trump’s Tariffs Are Here — And So Are the Price Hikes

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2025/08/07

Trump’s sweeping new tariffs have officially taken effect, hitting imports from countries like India and South Africa with rates up to 50%. While the former president touts wins, economists warn of rising costs on everything from groceries to gadgets. Apple is investing big in U.S. manufacturing, but other brands say prices are going up. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more

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Yale Says Tariffs Could Cost U.S. Households $2,400

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2025/08/07

Tariffs are back at historic highs — and the pain is being felt at the kitchen table. A new analysis from Yale’s Budget Lab estimates average U.S. households could lose $2,400 in income this year due to rising prices from tariffs, with working-class families losing over $1,300. What happens if the Fed steps in? And what does this mean for long-term trade policy? Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:

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