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A federal judge in Washington has blocked a Department of Homeland Security policy that required members of Congress to give seven days’ notice before visiting immigration detention centers. Judge Jia M. Cobb ruled the requirement likely violated federal spending law, temporarily halting enforcement while the case proceeds. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a l...

Early voting has ended in Texas, and a new Texas Politics Project poll shows competitive primary matchups in the U.S. Senate race. On the Democratic side, Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads state Rep. James Talarico, while on the Republican side, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton narrowly leads U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Wesley Hunt. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news f...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered strong rhetoric during the administration’s first briefing on U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran — but stopped short of offering detailed answers about exit strategy, troop deployment or timelines. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump warned that more U.S. service members could die before the conflict ends. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the...

On this day in 1867, Howard University was founded in Washington, D.C., in the aftermath of the Civil War. Originally created to educate newly freed African American clergymen, the institution quickly expanded into a leading liberal arts and medical university. Today, Howard stands as a global leader in higher education and a cornerstone of Black academic excellence. Subscribe to our newsletter to...

Three House Democrats have introduced the Healthy Hair Act, legislation that would ban formaldehyde in hair straightening and smoothing products nationwide. Supporters say chemical hair products have been linked to higher risks of uterine cancer and other health harms, with Black women disproportionately impacted. The FDA proposed a similar ban in 2023, but it has yet to finalize the rule. Subscri...

The Justice Department has filed five new lawsuits against Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky, West Virginia and New Jersey as part of its effort to obtain unredacted voter registration lists. Federal officials say the move is aimed at reviewing how states maintain their voter rolls under federal law. But opposition is growing, with Utah’s lieutenant governor calling the effort federal overreach. Subscribe...

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows a majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump has become erratic with age during his second term. The survey also finds nearly 8 in 10 respondents believe elected officials in Washington are too old to represent most Americans. The White House dismissed the findings as “fake and desperate narratives.” Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest...

Marian Anderson rose from humble beginnings in Philadelphia to become one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century. After being barred from Constitution Hall in 1939, her historic Lincoln Memorial concert became a defining moment in the fight against racial discrimination. She later made history as the first African American performer at the Metropolitan Opera and received the Presidenti...

Fourteen years after 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in Sanford, Florida, his legacy continues to echo across the nation. From the protests that followed to the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, his name remains a symbol in the ongoing fight for justice and accountability. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlle...

The nation begins its final farewell to the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., a towering figure in the civil rights movement who marched with Martin Luther King Jr., built the Rainbow Coalition and ran for president in the 1980s. Public services are underway in Chicago, culminating in a homegoing service at the House of Hope. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leadin...

An NPR investigation reports that the Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein-related documents referencing President Donald Trump, including files tied to longstanding allegations. The administration has defended the president, calling the claims unfounded and false. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media compan...

The Supreme Court ruled that Americans cannot sue the federal government over intentional nondelivery of mail under the Federal Tort Claims Act’s postal exception. The decision comes as more than 48 million Americans voted by mail in 2024, raising serious questions about mail reliability ahead of the midterms. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-o...

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. Subscribe to ou...

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. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Ho...

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. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:...

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. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlle...

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. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-...

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. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a...

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. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: ht...

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. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news fr...

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. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter H...

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. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informe...

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. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media comp...

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. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hoste...

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 market...