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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 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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1:47

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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1:47

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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1:47

Biden Wouldn’t Endorse Her. Kamala Had to Beg.

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2025/04/18

When Biden dropped out of the 2024 race, Kamala Harris expected his full support. But a new book reveals he stalled—and she had to plead for his endorsement. Go inside the chaos, power struggles, and elite resistance that nearly tore the Democratic Party apart.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:47

FDA on Life Support? Contractors Called In After Mass...

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2025/04/18

The FDA is reeling from mass layoffs ordered by RFK Jr., gutting teams that keep our food and drugs safe. Now the agency is outsourcing critical safety work. Experts call it a dangerous move that puts lives at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:44

#OTD: Cornell’s Afro-American Society Takes Over...

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2025/04/18

On this day in 1969, members of Cornell’s Afro-American Society took over Willard Straight Hall to protest racism, judicial bias, and the university’s slow movement on Black studies. The occupation followed a burning cross found outside Wari House, a residence for Black women. A violent clash with white fraternity members escalated tensions, prompting the students to arm themselves for protection. The image of them emerging with rifles made national headlines, drawing comparisons to wartime

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1:44

Biden’s Staff Hid the Truth. Now It’s All Coming Out.

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2025/04/17

(AURN News) — According to a new best-seller, President Joe Biden’s closest advisers were aware of his cognitive decline long before he ended his re-election bid, but insiders say they continued to dismiss concerns—both internally and publicly. In “Fight,” journalists Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes detail how staffers, elected officials, and donors were kept in the dark or actively misled about the president’s condition. “We detail this in a great deal in the book,” Parnes told AURN News. “You see

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1:47

Terror at FSU: Six Shot; Campus on Lockdown

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2025/04/17

Chaos erupted today at Florida State University after a mass shooting left six people injured—one of them in critical condition. It happened in broad daylight near the school’s bustling student union—a place typically packed with students grabbing food or prepping for finals. Police say the suspect, who is now in custody, was armed with multiple weapons, including a handgun, a shotgun found inside the union, and another firearm discovered in the car. The suspect was also reportedly shot, though

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1:42

Frank Brown, UNC’s First Black Full Professor and...

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2025/04/17

According to the Daily Tar Heel, Frank Brown, Ph.D., UNC’s first Black full professor and dean in the School of Education, died in March at age 89. A pioneering scholar, Brown authored over 300 publications and held leadership roles at multiple universities. He secured funding for UNC’s first Black Cultural Center, became the first Black vice president of the American Educational Research Association, and was the inaugural dean of a doctoral-granting school at UNC. Colleagues like J. John Harris

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1:47

Judge to Musk’s DOGE: Not So Fast

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2025/04/17

A federal judge just delivered a blow to Elon Musk’s controversial Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Labor unions sued to stop DOGE from accessing sensitive Labor Department systems, arguing that it violates the Federal Privacy Act. Why? Because those systems hold deeply personal information—medical and financial records of millions of Americans. Think Social Security numbers, employment histories, and even disability claims. Judge John Bates said the lawsuit can move forward. Even if

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1:47

Trump Administration Faces Contempt Over Deportation...

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2025/04/16

A federal judge has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court after deportation flights to El Salvador continued despite a direct court order to halt them.Judge James Boasberg said the administration tried to outrun the legal system — even launching deportation flights during the March 15 court hearing. Those aboard were deported under Trump’s newly invoked Alien Enemies Act — a wartime law not used since World War II — targeting alleged gang members from

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1:46

Biden Felt Betrayed. Obama Had Doubts. This Book...

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2025/04/16

(AURN News) — As President Joe Biden faced mounting pressure over his 2024 re-election bid, one relationship loomed large behind the scenes: his strained connection with former President Barack Obama. A new must-read book, "Fight," by veteran political reporters Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes, reveals how years of tension between the two men came to a head in the final months of Biden’s presidency. This week in a special series, AURN News is giving you all of the palace intrigue behind the Biden,

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Next Stop El Salvador: Dems Take the Fight International

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2025/04/16

"I'm here at the airport. I'm about to board my flight for San Salvador. The goal of this mission is to let the Trump administration, to let the government of El Salvador know we are gonna keep fighting. What bullies do is they begin by picking on the most vulnerable. But if we get rid of the rule of law and due process in the United States, it's a short road from there to tyranny." That message came from Sen. Chris Van Hollen moments before boarding his flight to El Salvador this morning. He’s

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1:39

#OTD: Lincoln Signs D.C. Emancipation Act in 1862

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2025/04/16

On April 16, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the D.C. Emancipation Act, granting immediate freedom to enslaved people in Washington, D.C., and offering up to $300 in compensation to Union-loyal slaveholders. Lincoln envisioned “compensated emancipation,” a plan where slave owners would be paid and formerly enslaved people would be colonized abroad—to the Caribbean, Latin America, or West Africa. He hoped this would encourage border states to gradually end slavery. Congress even offered

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#OTR: Alphonso David on the Elimination of DEI,...

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2025/04/16

Alphonso David, President & CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum talks Trump tariffs, the elimination of DEI and the socio-economic future of Black America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Federal Judge Takes Stand on Immigration

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2025/04/15

U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney has stepped into the immigration debate by temporarily blocking the Trump administration from deporting certain individuals — including Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who is currently imprisoned in El Salvador.The decision comes amid broader concerns over the administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act — a rarely used law now being invoked to target immigrants. Judge Sweeney's order prevents the deportation of non-citizens in custody who may be affected by this

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Why Buying a Home Just Got Even Harder

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2025/04/15

(AURN News) — Buying a home just got even harder as mortgage rates jumped sharply and bond market volatility returned in force. According to a report by Mortgage News Daily, the 10-year Treasury saw the biggest week-over-week increase since 1981, a move that quickly rippled through lending rates. Lenders have now raised the typical rate for a 30-year fixed conventional mortgage to 7.125%, the outlet reports. That’s a half percentage point higher than last week and marks the biggest single-week

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1:37

Trump Targets African American History Museum in...

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2025/04/15

According to USA TODAY, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture—opened nine years ago to national acclaim—is now facing criticism from President Donald Trump. In a recent executive order, Trump accused the museum of promoting “ideological indoctrination” and distorting American history. The museum, visited by 1.6 million people in 2024, highlights both the struggles and triumphs of the Black experience, from slavery to hip-hop. Shortly after the order, museum

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Standoff at Harvard: Trump Administration Freezes...

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2025/04/15

Harvard University has taken a strong stance against the Trump administration, refusing to comply with demands that could alter its policies — leading to a freeze on $2.2 billion in federal grants and $16 million in contracts. In a statement, Harvard President Alan M. Garber asserted that the university would not compromise its independence or constitutional rights. The administration’s demands included eliminating diversity and inclusion programs, as well as imposing restrictions on campus

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