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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

Judging the Judge: Trump DOJ Goes Courthouse Hunting

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2025/04/25

In a dramatic escalation of Trump’s immigration crackdown, the FBI arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, accusing her of helping a man evade ICE agents inside the courthouse.Court documents say Judge Dugan grew angry when agents arrived, allegedly leading the man and his lawyer out a back jury door meant only for deputies and in-custody defendants. Dugan faces charges of obstructing justice and harboring an undocumented individual. She’s out of custody and blasting the arrest as political

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1:47

100 Days In: Trump's Economy Continues to Stumble

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2025/04/25

(AURN News) — The U.S. economy continues to take a beating under President Donald Trump’s second term, with consumer confidence plunging to levels not seen since the early 1980s. The University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers reported that its sentiment index slipped from 57.0 in March to 52.2 in April, marking the fourth straight month of declines. “Expectations have fallen a precipitous 32% since January, the steepest three-month percentage decline seen since the 1990 recession,” said

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#OTD: United Negro College Fund Incorporated

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2025/04/25

On April 25, 1944, one of the nation’s most vital philanthropic institutions, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), was incorporated. Founded by Frederick D. Patterson, then president of Tuskegee University, along with Mary McLeod Bethune and others, the UNCF has awarded hundreds of millions in scholarships to help Black students attend private historically Black colleges and universities. In 1972, it adopted the iconic motto, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste,” one of the most recognized

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1:47

The People to Trump: We Aren’t Buying It

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2025/04/25

Despite President Donald Trump’s social media spin, the polls tell a different story. His approval ratings are plummeting—not rising. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll puts his approval at just 42%, down from 47% after his return to the White House in January. He’s also underwater on every major issue—from inflation to immigration—with just 38% approving of his handling of the economy. Pew Research shows an even lower 40% overall approval, while The Economist/YouGov clocks him at 41%. The pattern is

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1:47

#OTD: James Richardson Exonerated After 21 Years in...

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2025/04/25

On April 25, 1989, James Richardson was exonerated after spending 21 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit—the poisoning deaths of his seven children in 1967. A Florida fruit picker, Richardson was wrongfully convicted after flawed police work, suppressed evidence, and false testimony. His neighbor, Bessie Reece, had poisoned the children’s lunch, but jurors never learned of her criminal past or her later confession. Special prosecutor Janet Reno reopened the case, uncovering the truth and

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1:50

Trump Signs 7 Executive Orders Targeting Education...

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2025/04/25

President Donald Trump signed seven executive orders Wednesday targeting America’s education system—chief among them, a major rollback on civil rights. The most controversial move: eliminating disparate impact, a key legal tool used for decades to challenge discrimination in schools, housing, and employment. Under disparate impact, it didn’t matter whether intent was proven—if the outcome was unequal, it still counted. But Trump says that’s government overreach. The administration is also

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1:47

Trump’s Approval Plummets

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2025/04/24

(AURN News) — As President Donald Trump gets ready to mark his first 100 days in office in his second term on April 30th, new polling data from the Pew Research Center shows a significant drop in public approval and growing resistance to his administration’s sweeping policy changes. Trump’s approval rating now stands at 40%, according to Pew, down seven points since February. The report attributes the slide to widespread disapproval of the president’s continued use of executive actions and

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1:47

Trump DOJ Pulls Plug on Violence Prevention Funds...

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2025/04/24

It was the kind of email that hits like a gut punch. More than 350 community programs received a message from the Trump Justice Department: their funding was done. No warning. Just done. Millions of dollars slashed from efforts to stop gun violence, treat opioid addiction, and support victims of violent crime. The DOJ says the money no longer aligns with department priorities, but for programs like Oakland Youth Alive and the Baltimore Center for Hope, it’s a death sentence. These frontline groups

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1:47

Top Polluted Cities Revealed—Is Yours One of Them?

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2025/04/23

(AURN News) — How clean is your air? The American Lung Association released its latest report this week that includes the most polluted cities in the United States, revealing surprising locations impacted by significant air pollution. Cities were ranked based on ozone pollution, year-round particle pollution, and short-term particle pollution.Leading the list for ozone pollution is Los Angeles-Long Beach, California. Visalia, California, followed closely, along with Bakersfield-Delano, California;

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1:47

Stephen Miller Wants Reparations—For America?

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2025/04/23

White House aide Stephen Miller is at it again—this time, demanding reparations. Not for slavery. Not for Jim Crow. Not for Black families locked out of the American dream. No—Miller wants reparations for white America for what he calls the "cost of immigration." His remarks came after the administration was accused of violating a Supreme Court order to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia—a man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador. Instead of apologizing, Miller launched into a rant—blaming immigrants

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1:47

From DOGE to Damage Control: Musk to Scale Back...

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2025/04/23

Tesla stock is in a nosedive, dropping nearly 40% this year. Profits have plunged 71% year-over-year, and Elon Musk says he’s finally refocusing on Tesla—not Trump. After months of moonlighting in the Trump White House leading DOGE, Musk says he’ll reduce his time with the agency next month. That comes as Tesla faces a 13% drop in sales and a 9% revenue loss. Who’s to blame? Musk’s political entanglements, fierce competition from China, and backlash to Trump’s steep tariffs. Tesla owners are

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1:39

Student Loan Collections to Resume May 5, Ending...

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2025/04/23

According to the Associated Press, beginning May 5, the Education Department will resume collecting defaulted student loans through the Treasury Department’s offset program, which withholds tax refunds, federal salaries, and benefits. Borrowers may also face wage garnishment after 30 days’ notice. This move ends a COVID-era pause on collections in place since March 2020. About 5.3 million borrowers are currently in default, with millions more at risk. Advocates criticize the policy as harsh and

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Ivory Tower Showdown: Universities Push Back Against...

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2025/04/22

More than 150 colleges and universities — including Harvard, Princeton, American University, and MIT — are drawing a red line. In a powerful joint statement, they're calling out the Trump administration for what they describe as unprecedented political interference in higher education.The backlash comes just after Harvard sued the administration for freezing over $3 billion in federal research grants. At the center of the clash are demands to gut diversity policies and audit schools for so-called

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Trump’s Approval Rating Falls to 42%, Reuters/Ipsos...

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2025/04/22

(AURN News) — President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped to 42%, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, continuing a gradual decline over recent months. The poll shows a three-percentage-point drop from the 45% approval rating recorded just one month ago, highlighting ongoing challenges for the president in his second term. Trump, who won re-election campaigning heavily on economic policy, now faces diminishing public confidence in his handling of the economy. Only 37% of Americans

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Signal Chat Fallout: Hegseth Defiant as Trump Stands By

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2025/04/22

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny after reportedly sharing sensitive U.S. military plans in yet another Signal group chat that included his wife and brother. Hegseth faced intense questioning over reports that he disclosed sensitive military details drawn from a top general's secure messages about U.S. strikes in Yemen. Despite criticism, Hegseth remains defiant, insisting the chats were informal, unclassified, and part of routine media coordination. "Absolutely. The president and

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1:38

#OTD: Bob Marley Unites Rivals at One Love Peace...

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2025/04/22

On April 22, 1978, the One Love Peace Concert was held at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. It brought together some of reggae’s biggest names during a time of intense political violence. The event’s most iconic moment came when Bob Marley united Prime Minister Michael Manley and opposition leader Edward Seaga onstage, raising their hands in a gesture of peace and unity. Marley, returning to Jamaica after an assassination attempt two years prior, used his music and presence to call for

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1:47

Trump Feuds With Fed: Calls Chair a ‘Loser’

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2025/04/21

In a morning post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump cited falling energy and food costs as evidence that the Fed should move quickly to lower rates. "'Preemptive Cuts' in Interest Rates are being called for by many. With Energy Costs way down, food prices (including Biden's egg disaster!) substantially lower, and most other 'things' trending down, there is virtually No Inflation," Trump wrote. The president continued his argument by suggesting the economy could slow "unless Mr. Too Late, a

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He Blessed the World One Last Time: Pope Francis Dies...

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2025/04/21

Pope Francis, who just delivered his Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, has died. Less than 24 hours after that final moment, the 88-year-old pope—who broke centuries of tradition and opened the church to the edges of society—passed away early Monday at his Vatican residence. He was the first Latin American pope, the first Jesuit, and the first in over 1,200 years to come from outside of Europe. But what set the pope apart was his posture—always leaning toward the poor, the

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Eviction Watch: 60,000 Families Face the Street...

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2025/04/21

60,000 families could lose their homes as a key federal housing program runs dry. Created to help survivors of abuse and homelessness, it now faces extinction. Will Congress step in before it’s too late? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:41

#OTD: Music Icon Prince Passes Away in 2016

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2025/04/21

Prince died on April 21, 2016, but his legacy lives on. From “Purple Rain” to his endless vault of unreleased music, he reshaped pop, rock, and soul. We look back at the genius who defined a generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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