AURN News

By Ebony McMorris, Jamie Jackson, Clay CaneNews Daily News

AURN News episodes

August 19 Angie Nixon Scores Major Florida Senate Upset
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in a major Democratic U.S. Senate primary upset, winning nearly 56% of the vote despite being heavily outraised. Her victory made her the first DSA member to win a major-party nomination for statewide office in Florida.
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 for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2 min
August 19 Remembering Bishop Rainey Cheeks
Bishop Rainey Cheeks, a longtime D.C. pastor and HIV/AIDS activist, has died at 74. Cheeks founded Inner Light Ministries and Us Helping Us, People Into Living, helping build support systems for Black LGBTQ communities in Washington.
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 for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2 min
August 18 Trump Votes by Mail While Pushing Tighter Rules
President Donald Trump cast his ballot by mail in Florida's Republican primary, marking the second time this year he has used mail voting in the state. His administration is still pushing for tighter national restrictions on the practice, including provisions that have been blocked by federal courts.
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 for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2 min
August 18 DOJ Monitors Miami-Dade Primary as Haitians Face Pressure
The Justice Department is sending federal election monitors to polling sites in Miami-Dade County for Florida's primary, citing transparency, ballot security and compliance with federal law. The move comes as thousands of Haitians in South Florida have lost temporary protected status and face increased fear of detention and deportation.
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 for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 min
August 17 NAACP Joins Push for Answers in Nolan Wells Case
The NAACP's Office of General Counsel has joined attorney Ben Crump's legal team seeking answers, accountability and transparency in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. An independent autopsy listed both the cause and manner of his death as undetermined.
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 for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 min
August 17 Supreme Court Leaves Trump's $5M Carroll Verdict Intact
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's last-ditch request to reconsider the $5 million E. Jean Carroll case. The decision leaves intact the 2023 verdict finding Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll and later defaming her.
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 for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 min
August 17 NABJ Names Five 'Thumbs Down' Award Recipients
The National Association of Black Journalists named five recipients of its 2026 "Thumbs Down" awards in Atlanta, including Stephen A. Smith, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, CBS, The Washington Post and media executive DuJuan McCoy. Smith later pushed back on social media and promised a response.
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 for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 min
August 14 Trump Dismisses Concerns From USS Abraham Lincoln Families
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns from families of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as the carrier's extended Middle East deployment stretches into its ninth month. Families have reported difficult conditions aboard the carrier, while the Pentagon says the USS George Washington is on the way to replace it.
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 for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2 min
August 14 July Inflation Keeps Pressure on Family Budgets
The July Consumer Price Index rose 0.1%, with prices up 3.4% over the past year. While inflation is slowing, families are still facing high costs for rent, groceries, utilities, transportation and other everyday expenses.
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 for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 min
August 13 White House Renovations Now Top $900 Million
White House construction projects are now expected to cost more than $900 million. The East Wing ballroom estimate has climbed to $600 million, while other projects include a new helipad, visitor screening center and upgrades to underground facilities.
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 for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2 min

About AURN News

From the publisher's feed

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.