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President Donald Trump drew fresh criticism after telling military officers at Quantico that “there are two N-words, and you can’t use either of them,” referring to both a racial slur and nuclear weapons. The remark echoed a Truth Social post he made in June that compared nuclear language to racial slurs. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned...

Washington remains in gridlock on day two of the government shutdown. Republicans push a short-term bill stripped of extended Affordable Care Act subsidies, while Democrats refuse to budge. The Senate is in recess for Yom Kippur, delaying any reopening until at least Friday. The White House says thousands of federal workers could face layoffs, while small businesses, loan programs, and nutrition a...

On this day in 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first Black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. His groundbreaking work as NAACP chief counsel, solicitor general, and later as a justice reshaped America’s understanding of equality and justice. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newslett...

Health care costs could rise sharply next year. A new analysis from KFF finds Affordable Care Act premiums could increase 114%, from $888 to nearly $1,900 a year, if Congress fails to renew enhanced subsidies by year’s end. About 22 million Americans currently rely on those tax credits. Democrats are calling for immediate action with open enrollment beginning Nov. 1, while Republicans say they may...

Two powerhouse unions — the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) — are suing the Trump administration. They argue threats to permanently fire 750,000 federal workers during the shutdown are unlawful and amount to political extortion. A memo from OMB director Russell Vought, also tied to Project 2025, told a...

The U.S. economy shed 32,000 private-sector jobs in September, according to ADP. Construction, manufacturing, and leisure and hospitality all saw losses, while the Midwest was hit the hardest. Wage growth slowed to 4.5% for job stayers and 6.6% for job changers, down from 7.1% in August. The only sector showing gains was large employers with more than 500 workers, which added 33,000 jobs. Subscrib...

Donny Hathaway, born Oct. 1, 1945, in Chicago, became one of the most influential soul voices of the 20th century. From his Grammy-winning collaborations with Roberta Flack to writing the holiday classic “This Christmas,” Hathaway’s music remains timeless. Despite his brilliance, he struggled with mental illness and died by suicide in 1979 at only 33 years old. We remember his life, music, and end...

The U.S. government is officially shut down. More than 750,000 federal workers are bracing for furloughs, layoffs, or worse as President Donald Trump vows “irreversible” changes. While Medicare, Medicaid, the mail, and Social Security checks continue, programs like SNAP and WIC could run out of money within a week, cutting off nearly 7 million mothers and children. TSA agents, air traffic controll...

Miami and Los Angeles top UBS’s Global Real Estate Bubble Index, with housing costs far outpacing local wages. Tokyo and Zurich also rank high on the list, while New York and San Francisco show lower risk levels. The report cites still-elevated financing costs, affordability strains, and inflation as ongoing market pressures. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a...

President Donald Trump, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, unveiled a 20-point Gaza peace plan calling for a cease-fire, prisoner swaps, humanitarian aid, and Israeli withdrawal. The plan would establish a temporary Palestinian technocratic committee overseen by an international “Board of Peace” chaired by Trump, with Tony Blair among its members. Hamas faces a three-to-four-day...

George Hardy, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, has died at 100 at his home in Sarasota, Florida. A Philadelphia native, Hardy flew missions in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and 12 Air Medals. He later worked as an engineer and educator and spent decades preserving the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, highlighting both their combat service and figh...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered a fiery address at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Sept. 30, 2025. He criticized “fat generals,” mocked “dudes in dresses,” and vowed to eliminate DEI programs while rolling back what he called “stupid” rules of engagement. He also invoked the phrase “FAFO” directed at America’s enemies. Pentagon officials likened the event to a Trump campaign rally,...

Oregon filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump after his order to send 200 National Guard troops to Portland. Gov. Tina Kotek and state officials argue the deployment represents federal overreach and will only escalate tensions. The lawsuit follows a similar challenge from California earlier this year. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-ow...

At the 54th Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, lawmakers and military leaders gathered for the Veterans Braintrust. The forum tackled addiction, smoking, and mental health challenges among veterans while honoring the late Rep. Charles Rangel, who founded the Braintrust. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-o...

Congress is on the brink of another government shutdown. Lawmakers are at odds as Republicans push a short-term bill and Democrats demand an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits. With both sides holding firm, President Trump said, “If the government has to shut down, so be it.” Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media c...

Maurice Hastings spent 38 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Convicted in 1983, Hastings’ repeated requests for DNA testing were denied until 2021, when new evidence exonerated him and pointed to another man. His conviction was vacated in 2022, and in 2023 a judge declared him “factually innocent.” Now 72, Hastings has been awarded a record $25 million settlement in California. Subscri...

Assata Shakur, a former member of the Black Liberation Army, has died in Cuba at 78. Shakur was convicted in the 1973 murder of a New Jersey state trooper, escaped prison in 1979, and fled to Cuba, where she was granted political asylum. Her decades as a fugitive made her one of the FBI’s most wanted figures, with a $2 million reward for her capture. Cuban authorities said she died in Havana of he...

For the first time in U.S. history, a former FBI director has been indicted. James Comey is facing charges of lying to Congress and obstructing a proceeding. President Trump hailed the move on Truth Social, while the case is being led by interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan — formerly Trump’s personal lawyer. Attorney General Pam Bondi insists no one is above the law, but the case raises concern...

A new AP-NORC poll finds 75% of Americans believe the United States is on the wrong track, up from 62% in June. Discontent has risen sharply among Republicans, with 51% now saying the country is headed the wrong way. The survey also shows strong disapproval of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy and trade, while his border security policies receive more support. Subscribe to our newsl...

Every living former Federal Reserve chair and top Republican economic officials are urging the Supreme Court not to let President Donald Trump remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Economists warn the move could collapse U.S. credibility in global markets, threatening the Fed’s independence. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media co...

Oklahoma Republican Sen. Shane Jett has filed legislation to honor Charlie Kirk, the conservative Turning Point USA leader killed on Sept. 10. Proposals include designating Oct. 14 as “Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day,” requiring every state college to create a “Charlie Kirk Memorial Plaza,” and commissioning statues of Kirk and his family. Another resolution would recognize Kirk as a “martyr.” Kirk’s...

On Sept. 25, 1861, the Union Navy allowed African Americans to enlist for the first time during the Civil War. Many were formerly enslaved people who escaped to join the fight for freedom and the Union cause. Eight African American sailors went on to earn the Medal of Honor for bravery. But progress was slow — African Americans were restricted to limited roles for decades, and the Navy didn’t comm...

The White House is escalating the budget standoff that could trigger a government shutdown. In a late-night memo, the Budget Office told agencies to prepare for mass firings if Congress does not pass a spending bill by next week. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, in a post on X, told OMB Director Russell Vought to “get lost,” while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the memo “an atte...

A deadly shooting at an ICE field office in Dallas left one detainee dead and two others critically injured after a sniper opened fire from a rooftop before killing himself. Investigators say a bullet was marked “ANTI-ICE,” and officials are calling it a targeted attack. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Sen. Ted Cruz warned that harsh rhetoric against ICE has fueled tensions. The Dallas office has pr...

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Veterans Braintrust will focus on the struggles service members face returning home during the 54th Annual Legislative Conference in Washington. The session, scheduled for Sept. 26, will address PTSD, access to care, and civilian transition, while honoring former Rep. Charles Rangel, a Korean War veteran known for his advocacy for service members. Paneli...