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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 insights, and daily updates that inform and empower. Stay connected at aurn.com and follow @aurnonline on all social media platforms.
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February 25, 2026 • 1 min
A federal judge in Massachusetts has temporarily blocked the Department of Homeland Security from deporting migrants to countries not listed in their original removal orders without first providing notice and an opportunity to object. The ruling, issued in a class-action lawsuit, cites constitutional due process protections and U.S. obligations under the Convention Against Torture.
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February 25, 2026 • 1 min
President Donald Trump declared a “golden age” during his State of the Union address, but how do the claims hold up? We break down the numbers behind inflation, prescription drug pricing and crime trends using federal data and independent analysis.
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February 25, 2026 • 1 min
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds 57% of Americans say the state of the union is “not very strong or not strong at all,” marking a 4-point increase since March 2025. The data also show partisan divides over whether the country is better or worse off compared with a year ago.
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February 25, 2026 • 1 min
On this day in 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels became the first Black man to serve in the United States Senate. Representing Mississippi during Reconstruction, Revels overcame resistance and constitutional challenges before going on to serve as president of Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College.
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February 24, 2026 • 1 min
President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address as a Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows 60% disapproval — matching levels seen after Jan. 6. The speech comes amid Supreme Court tension over tariffs, escalating foreign policy challenges with Iran and sharp political messaging from Democrats through invited guests.
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February 24, 2026 • 1 min
As President Donald Trump prepares to deliver his State of the Union address, new polling shows majorities of Americans disapprove of his handling of tariffs. Surveys from ABC News-Ipsos, YouGov, Fox News, Gallup and Morning Consult suggest voters link tariff policies to higher prices and rising everyday costs.
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February 24, 2026 • 1 min
Early voting numbers in Dallas County show Democrats outpacing Republicans in the Texas U.S. Senate primary. Rep. Jasmine Crockett is gaining momentum, and a recent poll suggests she could be competitive in a general election matchup against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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February 24, 2026 • 1 min
On Feb. 24, 1865, Kentucky’s General Assembly voted against ratifying the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the United States. Although the state remained in the Union during the Civil War, slavery continued there until the amendment became law later that year. Kentucky did not officially ratify the amendment until 1976.
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February 23, 2026 • 1 min
Farm bankruptcies surged 46% in 2025, marking the second straight year of increases. With USDA projecting record farm debt of $624.7 billion in 2026 and interest costs expected to hit $33 billion, financial pressure is mounting across rural America.
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February 23, 2026 • 1 min
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has launched its 2026 Red to Blue program, naming 12 top-tier challengers in key districts across the country. As Republicans defend competitive seats and redistricting battles unfold in states like Louisiana and Florida, voting rights advocates warn of potential impacts on Black representation in Congress.
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February 23, 2026 • 1 min
President Donald Trump’s economic agenda is facing new scrutiny after a Supreme Court setback over tariffs and fresh inflation data showing a 0.4% increase in December. As inflation concerns grow, economists are debating whether working-class Americans are seeing the promised gains.
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February 23, 2026 • 1 min
Hip-hop reached a major milestone when DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince won the first Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance. The victory signaled a turning point for a genre born in the Bronx and reshaped the music industry’s recognition of rap.
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February 20, 2026 • 1 min
The National Black Farmers Association is applauding a 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that found the president exceeded authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act in imposing tariffs. Association President John Boyd Jr. says the decision delivers relief to farmers who faced rising foreclosures, bankruptcies and economic strain. He is now urging Congress to stabilize farm markets and support communities hardest h...
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February 20, 2026 • 1 min
President Donald Trump told supporters in Georgia that Republicans “will never lose a race” for 50 years if the SAVE Act becomes law. The proposed legislation would require documentary proof of citizenship to register and photo ID to vote. Voting rights advocates warn the measure could restrict access for millions of eligible voters. Meanwhile, Trump again referenced claims about Georgia’s 2020 election as a separate legal dispute ...
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February 20, 2026 • 1 min
On Feb. 20, two legendary artists entered the world. Sidney Poitier became the first Black man to win the Academy Award for best actor, redefining leading roles in Hollywood. Nearly a decade later, Grammy-winning vocalist Nancy Wilson was born, blending jazz, pop and soul with elegance and precision. Though both have passed, their influence continues to inspire generations.
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February 20, 2026 • 1 min
The U.S. trade deficit climbed to its highest level since 1960 in December, according to Commerce Department data reported by Bloomberg. President Donald Trump says tariffs have reduced the deficit by 78%, but analysts warn that rising import costs and uncertainty could shape consumer behavior and prices in the months ahead.
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February 19, 2026 • 1 min
Georgia Democrats have introduced the Henry McNeal Turner Voting Rights Act, a state-level proposal aimed at protecting Black voters and other communities of color. The bill would require certain counties to obtain approval before changing voting rules and allow legal challenges in state courts. The proposal comes amid a federal probe into Fulton County’s election operations and renewed debate over Georgia’s 2021 voting law, SB 202...
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February 19, 2026 • 1 min
Funeral arrangements have been released for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson. Public events will take place in Chicago, including a lying-in-state at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters, a people’s celebration at House of Hope and homegoing services later in the week. The family is asking the public to honor his legacy not just with attendance but with action.
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February 19, 2026 • 1 min
The U.S. housing market continues to show signs of strain. New data from the National Association of Realtors show existing-home sales fell 8.4% in January 2026 compared with December, and declined 4.4% from a year earlier. Meanwhile, home prices remain elevated, with the median price rising 0.6% from January 2025.
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February 19, 2026 • 1 min
On this day in 1919, W.E.B. Du Bois organized the first Pan-African Congress in Paris as world leaders reshaped global power after World War I. Delegates from 15 countries demanded self-determination, fair labor practices and an end to colonial rule — planting seeds for 20th-century independence movements and the worldwide fight for Black liberation.
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