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Private employers cut 33,000 jobs in June, according to ADP, signaling an uneven slowdown in hiring. Small businesses and the service sector bore the brunt, even as pay growth continues for now. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

A new Florida detention center, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” has ignited controversy over its remote Everglades location, hurricane safety, and alleged human rights risks. President Trump has praised the site, while critics call it dangerous and inhumane. A second facility is planned near Jacksonville. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & c...

Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote to push President Trump’s massive spending bill through the Senate. The legislation extends tax cuts, raises the debt ceiling, and slashes safety net programs — and now faces a divided House. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted b...

Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush offered sharp criticism of the Trump administration in a farewell video marking the closure of USAID. The foreign aid agency, created by President Kennedy, was dissolved and its duties moved into the State Department under a new initiative called “America First.” Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black...

President Donald Trump’s massive budget legislation, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” would cut income for the poorest Americans while increasing tax savings for high earners, according to new analysis by Yale’s Budget Lab. Cuts would phase in by 2026, with deep impacts on Medicaid and SNAP programs. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & con...

The Senate stayed up overnight for a marathon vote-a-rama session on President Trump’s massive spending bill, which includes $930 billion in Medicaid cuts and new work requirements. Democrats stalled the bill’s progress with full readings and amendments, while Republicans fought to keep it intact. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & contro...

Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon, a centrist Republican, says he won’t run for reelection. Bacon cited growing dysfunction and a GOP he says has become unrecognizable. The announcement could flip a key swing district. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Only 58% of U.S. adults say they are proud to be American — the lowest figure ever recorded by Gallup. The drop reflects growing partisan divides, with Republican pride rising while Democratic and independent sentiment declines. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast,...

Jurors have begun deliberating in the federal sex trafficking case against Sean “Diddy” Combs, following seven weeks of emotional testimony and explosive allegations. Combs faces charges that could lead to life in prison, including racketeering and transporting women for prostitution. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media co...

Republicans are in a frenzy to pass President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a sprawling proposal of tax breaks and spending cuts — before the July 4 holiday. But political infighting and fierce Democratic resistance are threatening the timeline. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/ne...

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that lower courts can’t issue nationwide injunctions against executive orders, even those affecting constitutional rights like birthright citizenship. The conservative majority sided with former President Donald Trump’s view, narrowing judicial checks on executive power. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Blac...

A new Pew Research Center report reveals 83% of U.S. adults haven’t paid for news in the past year — not even when they hit a paywall. Only 1% say they actually pay when blocked. The top reason? Free alternatives are everywhere. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast,...

President Donald Trump’s tax spending plan has hit a major roadblock. A Senate ruling blocks a key $250 billion Medicaid cut, essential to funding the GOP’s proposed tax breaks. With opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, passing the bill by July 4 is looking unlikely. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:...

On this day in 1987, Whitney Houston’s second studio album, “Whitney,” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. She became the first woman to achieve that feat — and the album produced four No. 1 singles, including the global hit “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/new...

A 6-3 Supreme Court decision allows states to block Medicaid funding from going to Planned Parenthood, threatening health care access for low-income women. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warns the ruling undermines personal freedom. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecas...

On June 19, the day the nation observes Juneteenth, President Donald Trump posted on social media decrying the "too many non-working holidays in America." Though he didn't mention it by name, the timing of the post was seen by many as a direct criticism of the holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. This comes after the White House offered no formal observance of the...

In an unprecedented move, the Trump administration's Justice Department is suing all 15 federal judges in Maryland. The lawsuit challenges a court order that temporarily pauses deportations, a measure intended to give people a chance to be heard in court. Critics are calling it a constitutional crisis as the administration turns the courts into political enemies. Subscribe to our newsletter to sta...

On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges, legalizing same-sex marriage across the nation. Since then, more than 600,000 couples have tied the knot, but fears remain about the decision being overturned. A decade later, celebration is coupled with vigilance. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media c...

More than 85 protests are launching nationwide as part of the “Disappeared in America” campaign, confronting what organizers say is a pattern of secret deportations under the Trump administration. Advocates are defending due process and shining a light on the human toll of these tactics. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media...

President Donald Trump declared Iran’s nuclear program “obliterated” following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes, but a leaked Defense Intelligence Agency report paints a different picture. Key components — including centrifuges and enriched uranium — reportedly survived. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth downplayed the report, but analysts and satellite imagery suggest Iran anticipated the attack. Subscrib...

A new study from the University of California, San Francisco warns that marijuana use — even in edible form — may harm cardiovascular health. Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the findings show vascular dysfunction in otherwise healthy users, raising concerns as cannabis use rises across the country. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from...

The Trump administration is quietly bringing back hundreds of federal workers after laying them off through the Department of Government Efficiency. Agencies like the CDC and National Weather Service are now rehiring amid mounting safety and service concerns. Critics call the cuts dangerously short-sighted. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owne...

Just hours after celebrating a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social with a stark warning to Israeli forces: “DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS.” His plea followed reports of Israeli air activity and Iranian missile retaliation. As tensions escalate, Congress prepares for a closed-door briefing. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a...

A new LendingTree study reveals that states with higher housing vacancy rates tend to have much lower median home values. The data highlight how empty homes can impact the broader housing market and signal deeper economic trends. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast,...

On June 30, 1960, Patrice Lumumba formed Congo’s first independent government. His leadership, though brief, left an enduring legacy as a symbol of African unity and anti-colonial struggle. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...