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Two federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue SNAP payments despite the government shutdown. The decision, issued in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, affects 42 million Americans who rely on food assistance each month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pew Research Center data reveals growing frustration among voters, with Americans increasingly disillusioned by both parties and the state of U.S. democracy. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earl Lloyd made history on this day in 1950 as the first African American to play in an NBA game. Drafted by the Washington Capitols, Lloyd's debut against the Rochester Royals opened doors for future generations of players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A federal judge in Boston may soon order the Trump administration to release billions in emergency food aid. The ruling could affect 42 million Americans depending on SNAP assistance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says lower rates will boost hiring — but with AI layoffs growing and 200,000 federal jobs on the line, many Americans aren't feeling the recovery. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive is exhibiting more than 100 African American quilts from the Eli Leon collection — a historic showcase of creativity and resilience in Black textile art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the central bank is proceeding with caution after a rate cut to 3.75%-4%. Powell says another cut in December isn't guaranteed, citing delays in government data and ongoing inflation concerns. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Reserve lowered rates by another quarter point to a range of 3.75%–4%, citing a weakening labor market and persistent inflation. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump has abruptly dismissed all members of the Fine Arts Commission, clearing the way for a controversial ballroom and a monument dubbed the “Arc de Trump.” Critics call the moves ego-driven and historically reckless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new Economist/UGA poll shows President Donald Trump hitting a new low with just 39% of Americans approving of his job performance. The backlash comes as Americans reject costly White House renovations and political pardons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The federal government shutdown stretches into its 28th day as the Senate remains gridlocked. Vice President JD Van says troops will still be paid, but lawsuits over SNAP benefits are piling up. Even some Republicans say piecemeal solutions aren't the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SNAP food aid for 42 million Americans is on the chopping block as the shutdown drags on. Lawsuits are brewing, Senate Republicans are divided, and food banks brace for impact. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karine Jean-Pierre opens up about her time inside the Biden White House and her shock when the president ended his campaign. In her new book “Independent,” Jean-Pierre calls on Americans to stay engaged and warns democracy is “hanging by a thread.” Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Barely a month into her new role as editor in chief of CBS News, Bari Weiss is already making her mark. Media critic Oliver Darcy tells AURN News her early moves could signal a Trump-friendly shift under new ownership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The government shutdown has entered its fourth week, marking one of the longest in U.S. history. Frustration is rising as both parties remain locked in gridlock and millions of Americans brace for financial fallout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With defiance and conviction, New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to federal bank-fraud charges in Norfolk, Virginia. The indictment, filed weeks after President Donald Trump called for her prosecution, accuses her of lying about a Virginia property. James says the case is politically motivated and vows to keep fighting. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee is leading in a crowded Texas House race, according to a new Hobby School poll. Menefee tells AURN News he feels “momentum” as he connects with voters concerned about health care, social safety nets, and democracy. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The White House says President Donald Trump's $300 million ballroom project — which required tearing down the entire East Wing — won't cost taxpayers a dime. But with missing donor dollar amounts and no federal review, critics are questioning oversight and transparency. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tallahassee residents are demanding city officials halt the sale of a golf course built atop the graves of enslaved people. Archaeologists confirmed 23 graves and 14 possible burial sites on the property. The city has leased the land for $1 a year since 1956, and now plans to sell it for $1.25 million — without fulfilling its promise of a memorial. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Associated Press analysis finds that Black enrollment at top U.S. colleges has plunged since the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action — with some schools seeing numbers not seen since the civil rights era. Students say it feels like erasure as the Trump administration tightens oversight. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new YouGov poll shows most Americans disapprove of plans to tear down the East Wing of the White House to make way for a $300 million ballroom tied to President Donald Trump's renovation project. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A federal judge in Newark has ordered the Justice Department to release video recordings in the case of Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., who faces charges of assaulting immigration agents. McIver maintains her innocence, saying she was performing oversight duties. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the government shutdown continues, millions of Americans could lose their November SNAP benefits. States are warning of growing food insecurity while Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the shutdown could leave families without access to food. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protests broke out in the North Carolina House as lawmakers approved new GOP-drawn maps. Critics argue it's part of a Trump-led redistricting push that weakens Black voting strength and secures Republican power heading into the 2026 midterms. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the Black Conservative Federation's annual Solutions Summit, Black Republican leaders emphasized access, influence, and policy-making under President Donald Trump's leadership. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Ingrassia, nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Office of Special Counsel, withdrew after racist text messages surfaced referring to Martin Luther King Jr. Day and describing himself as having a “Nazi streak.” The fallout drew criticism from both Democrats and top Republicans. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have passed a new congressional map that could add another GOP seat in the U.S. House. Gov. Josh Stein, a Democrat, cannot veto the measure under the state constitution. Critics say the plan targets Rep. Don Davis (D-N.C.)'s district by adding conservative counties and splitting majority-Black areas. Civil rights groups call it part of a long history of voter suppression in the state. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Boyd, president and founder of the National Black Farmers Association, says President Donald Trump's tariffs have pushed up costs and cut off export markets for small and Black farmers. Boyd warns the damage goes beyond economics — calling it a civil rights crisis — and urges Americans to support Black farmers directly. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the U.S. government shutdown enters its third week, President Donald Trump's approval rating remains steady, according to several new polls. Protests under the No Kings banner have spread nationwide, as Americans cite inflation, jobs, and health care as worsening concerns amid the shutdown. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A federal appeals court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump to deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland — a move critics say oversteps presidential authority. Oregon's attorney general is requesting an emergency rehearing, while San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie condemns the expansion as unconstitutional. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering commuting Sean “Diddy” Combs' 50-month prison sentence, according to TMZ. The outlet cites a senior White House source but notes that officials have denied the report. Combs' legal team has reportedly been in contact with top aides since his sentencing. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new Pew Research Center poll reveals that nearly half of Americans believe President Donald Trump is trying to wield more power than past presidents — and even 42% of Republicans say he uses his office to target critics. Despite the concerns, most Republicans continue to back his approach. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tens of thousands of demonstrators flooded Manhattan for the nationwide No Kings march, protesting what they described as authoritarian policies under the Trump administration. The NYPD reported no arrests and praised the peaceful demonstration. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions of Americans filled streets nationwide in one of the largest peaceful protests in U.S. history — the No Kings Day demonstrations. As protesters demanded democracy and denounced authoritarianism, President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video showing a version of himself flying a fighter jet and dumping feces on protesters. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1991, Anita Hill testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee that then–Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas had subjected her to inappropriate behavior and comments. Her courage forced a national conversation about gender, power, and workplace misconduct, helping pave the way for the #MeToo movement. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan State University has received a $63 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The gift — her second to the HBCU — brings her total contributions to $103 million. University President David K. Wilson calls the gift a “partnership in progress” that will help strengthen the school's endowment and student success programs. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed suit against the Trump administration after it imposed a $100,000 fee on companies hiring foreign workers through the H-1B visa program. The Chamber says the policy is unlawful and hurts small businesses and startups. Executive Vice President Neil Bradley says the group is ready to work with Congress and the administration on common-sense immigration reforms. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Oct. 13, 1928, historian and journalist Lerone Bennett Jr. was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Over decades at Ebony magazine, he shaped how America understands Black history and identity. His book “Forced Into Glory” challenged myths about Abraham Lincoln and sparked national debate. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. District Judge Sara L. Ellis has ordered ICE officers in Chicago to begin wearing body cameras after videos surfaced showing agents using tear gas and other forceful tactics against protesters. The ruling follows concerns that previous limits on riot control weapons were being ignored. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker praised the order, while a Cook County judge separately barred ICE from courthouse arrests. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rutgers University history professor Mark Bray tells AURN News he fled the U.S. for Spain after violent threats connected to his academic work on anti-fascism. Bray, author of “Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook,” says online campaigns and doxxing forced his family to leave their home. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's plan to lay off thousands of federal employees during the ongoing government shutdown. The ruling, issued by Judge Susan Y. Illston of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, calls the layoffs illegal and beyond executive authority. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. passport isn't what it used to be. For the first time, America has slipped out of the top 10 in global travel rankings — landing at No. 12, tied with Malaysia and just ahead of Romania. The latest Henley & Partners Passport Index shows a continued decline from the days when the U.S. held the top spot. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mary Fields Horse & Heritage Museum in Connecticut is now open — the nation's first museum dedicated to Black equestrian history. Named after “Stagecoach Mary” Fields, the first Black woman to work for the U.S. Postal Service, the museum highlights her fearless legacy and the long-overlooked contributions of Black cowboys and horse culture in America. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. Supreme Court hears Louisiana v. Callais, a major case challenging Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. At stake is the future of Black voter representation and fair redistricting. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than 30 media outlets, including Fox News, CNN, The Associated Press, and The New York Times, are rejecting the Pentagon's new press rules. The policy allows the Defense Department to revoke credentials for publishing information not cleared for release — even if unclassified. Journalists say it threatens the First Amendment and government transparency. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new Economist/YouGov poll finds that most Americans believe the nation is heading in the wrong direction as the government shutdown stretches into its third week. Majorities of white, Black, and Hispanic respondents say they're dissatisfied with how President Donald Trump and Congress have handled the crisis. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices