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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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1:47

Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Slammed by Critics

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2025/05/22

It’s called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — more than a thousand pages of tax cuts, spending reductions and border crackdowns, bundled into a package critics say is anything but beautiful for working families. The bill makes Trump’s 2017 tax cuts permanent, temporarily eliminates taxes on tips and overtime, but also removes food assistance and Medicaid coverage by imposing strict new work requirements. An estimated 8.6 million people could lose health care coverage. The bill also funds expanded

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Justice Department Ends Reform Deals in Two Cities

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2025/05/22

According to the Associated Press, the Justice Department announced Wednesday it will cancel consent decrees with Minneapolis and Louisville that aimed to reform policing after the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. The decision comes just before the five-year anniversary of Floyd’s murder. In January, Minneapolis approved a federal consent decree requiring court oversight of police training and use-of-force practices. However, the Trump administration requested a delay and told the court

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Trump’s DOJ Ends Police Oversight in Cities With...

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2025/05/21

As the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder approaches, the Trump administration has dealt a gut punch to communities demanding police accountability. In a sweeping rollback of civil rights enforcement, the DOJ is shutting down federal oversight agreements in Minneapolis and Louisville — two cities where investigators previously found rampant police abuse, excessive force and systemic racism.That means no more federal push for reform in the city where Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd’s neck

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New Poll: AOC Leads in Democratic Party Identity...

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2025/05/21

(AURN News) — With talk of the 2026 midterm elections beginning to heat up, a new poll offers early insights into the political landscape — and a potential shift in Democratic Party leadership. The latest survey from Co/efficient shows Democrats holding a narrow lead over Republicans on the generic congressional ballot, with 45% of respondents saying they would vote for a Democrat compared to 42% for a Republican. Among independents, the gap widens slightly, with Democrats leading 40% to 31%. But

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1:40

Rep. Gerry Connolly Dies at 75 After Cancer Battle

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2025/05/21

Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia died Wednesday morning at age 75, his family announced, according to CNN.In a statement, the family said Connolly died peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones. Last month, Connolly announced he would not seek reelection and would step down from his leadership role on the House Oversight Committee following the return of his esophageal cancer, first diagnosed in November. He vowed transparency, saying he would continue serving “with grace.” Connolly

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Rep. Gerry Connolly Dies at 75 After Battle With Cancer

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2025/05/21

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Trump Limits COVID Vaccines to High-Risk Groups in...

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2025/05/20

Is your immune system strong enough for politics? In a reversal of federal public health policy, the Trump administration announced it will restrict access to seasonal COVID-19 shots, reserving them mainly for seniors and high-risk individuals. That’s despite the fact that COVID-19 claimed more than 47,000 American lives last year, including 231 children.Under new FDA guidance backed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., most healthy Americans under 65 will not be eligible for updated

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Trump’s Spending Under Fire After U.S. Credit Downgrade

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2025/05/20

(AURN News) — President Donald Trump’s fiscal policies are under renewed scrutiny after Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing the nation’s rising debt, widening deficits and mounting interest costs. While Moody’s did not name Trump in its downgrade announcement, the agency pointed to long-term trends that have intensified under his administration. Federal spending has increased sharply, and Trump has called for extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — moves that

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1:40

Keisha Lance Bottoms Enters 2026 Georgia Governor Race

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2025/05/20

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has officially launched her campaign for Georgia governor, becoming the most prominent Democrat to enter the 2026 race. In her announcement video, titled For Georgia, she recalls her grandmother teaching her to “always stand up to bullies” and sharply criticizes President Donald Trump, calling him “a disaster.” She accuses Trump of empowering “an unelected billionaire” to threaten Medicare and Social Security — a reference to Elon Musk. Bottoms is

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Rep. LaMonica McIver Charged in ICE Clash, Claims...

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2025/05/20

In a rare and fiery clash between Congress and the Trump administration, Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey is facing federal assault charges after what her supporters call a chaotic overreach by ICE officers outside the Newark Immigration Detention Center. McIver says she was simply doing her job conducting oversight when Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested trying to join her. The charges against Baraka have quietly been dropped, but McIver is being prosecuted for allegedly elbowing

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Supreme Court Backs Trump Plan to Deport 300,000...

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2025/05/19

The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with stripping temporary deportation protections from more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants, marking what legal experts call the largest removal of immigration status for any group in modern U.S. history. The case centers on Temporary Protected Status, or TPS — a designation created for migrants fleeing dangerous conditions. It was expanded under President Joe Biden due to Venezuela’s collapsing economy and political chaos

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Trump Blasts Walmart for Passing Tariff Costs to...

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2025/05/19

(AURN News) — President Donald Trump is pushing back against Walmart after the retail giant said updated tariffs would raise prices for American consumers. In a post Saturday on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Walmart should STOP trying to blame Tariffs as the reason for raising prices throughout the chain. Walmart made BILLIONS OF DOLLARS last year, far more than expected. Between Walmart and China they should, as is said, ‘EAT THE TARIFFS,’ and not charge valued customers ANYTHING. I’ll be

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1:39

Gov. Wes Moore Vetoes Reparations Study Bill, Urges...

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2025/05/19

According to the Associated Press, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore vetoed a bill to create a commission to study slavery reparations, calling it a difficult decision but saying the issue had already been thoroughly examined. The bill was a top priority for the Legislative Black Caucus — the largest such group in the nation. Moore, the state’s first Black governor, said it’s time to act — not study — by closing the racial wealth gap and supporting Black communities. The veto drew sharp criticism from the

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Fighter to the Finish: Biden Diagnosed With...

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2025/05/19

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The news came Sunday in a statement from his office detailing a Gleason score of 9 — the most severe grade for this cancer. It means it’s fast-moving and deadly serious. Doctors say it’s hormone-sensitive, which opens the door for treatment. But make no mistake — cancer that reaches the bones is not curable. The 82-year-old has long championed cancer research, after losing his son

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Trump’s Budget Bill Fails in GOP Revolt

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2025/05/16

(AURN News) — So much for the art of the deal.President Donald Trump’s signature budget proposal — the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — failed to advance in the House Budget Committee on Friday, after a handful of Republicans voted against it, handing the White House a major legislative defeat. The sweeping measure proposed trillions in tax cuts and new restrictions on Medicaid — including work requirements and ending eligibility for illegal immigrants. It also sought to increase funding for the

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Court Blocks Citizen Lawsuits Under Voting Rights Act

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2025/05/16

A major blow to the Voting Rights Act just landed — this time from a federal appeals panel affecting seven states across the Midwest. In a controversial 2-1 decision, judges from the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled private citizens can no longer bring lawsuits to enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act — a cornerstone of civil rights litigation against racial discrimination at the polls. Historically, these private lawsuits have accounted for hundreds of critical voting rights

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1:41

Honoring Malcolm X at 100: A Call to Action

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2025/05/16

Today is National Malcolm X Day, a moment to honor one of the most fearless and visionary leaders in Black history. Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925 — he would have turned 100 years old this coming Monday. As we reflect on his centennial year, we remember a man who spoke truth to power — without apology. Malcolm X demanded justice, dignity and liberation for Black people “by any means necessary.” His legacy challenges us not just to remember him, but to act — to speak boldly, organize

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Kennedy Center Workers Launch Union Push After Layoffs

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2025/05/15

Drama is taking center stage at the Kennedy Center — but it’s not the kind you’d expect.Employees at the famed performing arts institution announced plans to unionize, citing layoffs, anxiety and a troubling lack of transparency from leadership since President Trump took the reins in February. The new union, dubbed Kennedy Center United Arts Workers, is partnering with the UAW — the same union that represents auto and aerospace workers. More than 60% of eligible employees have already thrown

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Walmart Says You’ll Pay More at the Register — Here’s...

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2025/05/15

(AURN News) — Walmart is warning that U.S. shoppers should prepare to pay more as a result of updated tariffs on imported goods — raising fresh questions about the cost of President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade strategy with China. According to CNBC, Walmart says the tariffs are too steep for suppliers to absorb, and consumers will likely begin seeing higher prices by the end of the month — with more noticeable increases expected in June. “It’s more than any supplier can absorb. And so I’m

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1:38

John Ewing Jr. Becomes Omaha’s First Black Mayor

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2025/05/15

According to The Washington Post, Democrat John Ewing Jr. pulled off an upset in Omaha, defeating three-term Republican Mayor Jean Stothert to become the city’s first Black mayor. Ewing’s victory is a major political shift in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, a key battleground where Trump’s agenda has grown increasingly unpopular. Omaha — where Malcolm X was born — has long stood out as a Democratic stronghold in an otherwise red state. Ewing, Douglas County treasurer and former deputy

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