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Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has officially launched her campaign for Georgia governor, becoming the most prominent Democrat to enter the 2026 race.

In her announcement video, titled For Georgia, she recalls her grandmother teaching her to “always stand up to bullies” and sharply criticizes President Donald Trump, calling him “a disaster.”

She accuses Trump of empowering “an unelected billionaire” to threaten Medicare and Social Security — a reference to Elon Musk.

Bottoms is entering the Democratic primary and vows to make expanding Medicaid her top priority, while also proposing to eliminate state income taxes for teachers.

The 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.

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In a rare and fiery clash between Congress and the Trump administration, Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey is facing federal assault charges after what her supporters call a chaotic overreach by ICE officers outside the Newark Immigration Detention Center.

McIver says she was simply doing her job conducting oversight when Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested trying to join her.

The charges against Baraka have quietly been dropped, but McIver is being prosecuted for allegedly elbowing an officer in the crowd.

Homeland Security released shaky video footage, but it does not clearly show intent.

Democrats are calling foul, accusing Trump’s Justice Department of weaponizing law enforcement to silence dissent.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the charges, calling them a "morally bankrupt attack on legislative oversight."

Framing the charges as political retaliation, McIver says she’s not backing down — and she’s ready for court.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with stripping temporary deportation protections from more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants, marking what legal experts call the largest removal of immigration status for any group in modern U.S. history.

The case centers on Temporary Protected Status, or TPS — a designation created for migrants fleeing dangerous conditions. It was expanded under President Joe Biden due to Venezuela’s collapsing economy and political chaos. But Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem abruptly reversed it, prompting lawsuits from Venezuelan nationals who say the decision was rooted in racial and political bias.

The high court did not explain its reasoning and made no mention of the work permits already granted under the Biden extension. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the only dissenter.

Is this law — or politics in legal disguise?

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(AURN News) — President Donald Trump is pushing back against Walmart after the retail giant said updated tariffs would raise prices for American consumers.

In a post Saturday on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Walmart should STOP trying to blame Tariffs as the reason for raising prices throughout the chain. Walmart made BILLIONS OF DOLLARS last year, far more than expected. Between Walmart and China they should, as is said, ‘EAT THE TARIFFS,’ and not charge valued customers ANYTHING. I’ll be watching, and so will your customers!!!”

The statement follows comments from Walmart’s Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey, who told CNBC in an interview last week that suppliers cannot absorb the cost of the 30% tariffs recently announced by the Trump administration. “I’m concerned that consumer is going to start seeing higher prices,” Rainey said, warning of noticeable increases by the end of May and more in June.

According to economists and trade experts, tariffs are not paid by foreign exporters directly. Instead, the cost is typically borne by U.S. importers — such as retailers — and often passed on to American consumers in the form of higher prices. That’s why many policy analysts describe tariffs as a “tax on the American people.”

The updated 30% tariffs are scheduled to remain in effect for 90 days.

Trump has continued to defend his tariff strategy, claiming it protects American manufacturing and improves negotiating leverage with China. Yet in the end, it is Americans who are now footing the bill.

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According to the Associated Press, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore vetoed a bill to create a commission to study slavery reparations, calling it a difficult decision but saying the issue had already been thoroughly examined.

The bill was a top priority for the Legislative Black Caucus — the largest such group in the nation.

Moore, the state’s first Black governor, said it’s time to act — not study — by closing the racial wealth gap and supporting Black communities.

The veto drew sharp criticism from the caucus, which called it a missed opportunity to address historical harms.

The measure passed both chambers with veto-proof majorities. Lawmakers could revisit it in a future session.

Moore issued 23 vetoes in total Friday.

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Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The news came Sunday in a statement from his office detailing a Gleason score of 9 — the most severe grade for this cancer. It means it’s fast-moving and deadly serious.

Doctors say it’s hormone-sensitive, which opens the door for treatment. But make no mistake — cancer that reaches the bones is not curable.

The 82-year-old has long championed cancer research, after losing his son Beau to brain cancer in 2015.

In office, he revived the Cancer Moonshot and pushed to cut U.S. cancer deaths in half over the next 25 years. Now, he’s facing the very disease he once vowed to end.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris, President Donald Trump, former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton all offered public well-wishes.

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(AURN News) — So much for the art of the deal.

President Donald Trump’s signature budget proposal — the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — failed to advance in the House Budget Committee on Friday, after a handful of Republicans voted against it, handing the White House a major legislative defeat.

The sweeping measure proposed trillions in tax cuts and new restrictions on Medicaid — including work requirements and ending eligibility for illegal immigrants. It also sought to increase funding for the military and border enforcement — priorities Trump has championed since his return to office.

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, a Texas Republican, opened the committee’s markup session with a full-throated defense of the bill.

“Today, we stand on the precipice of a generational opportunity to make an unprecedented investment in the safety and security of the American people by equipping our Border Patrol agents and our sons and daughters in the armed services with the tools and resources to safely and successfully do the first and most important job of the federal government: to provide for the common defense,” Arrington said.

“But we also have an urgent responsibility to put in place the policies that will unleash economic growth and future prosperity—reining in wasteful spending and begin restoring the fiscal health of our nation, which has been in rapid decline over the last couple of decades.”

Despite support from Trump and party leadership, five Republican members voted no: Reps. Chip Roy of Texas, Ralph Norman of South Carolina, Andrew Clyde of Georgia, Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma and Lloyd Smucker of Pennsylvania.

Following the failed vote, Trump lashed out on Truth Social.

“Republicans MUST UNITE behind, ‘THE ONE, BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL!’” he wrote. “Not only does it cut Taxes for ALL Americans, but it will kick millions of Illegal Aliens off of Medicaid to PROTECT it for those who are the ones in real need.”

He warned that without the bill, Americans could see tax hikes and more chaos in the health care system — and pointed fingers at internal dissent.

“We don’t need ‘GRANDSTANDERS’ in the Republican Party,” Trump added. “STOP TALKING, AND GET IT DONE! It is time to fix the MESS that Biden and the Democrats gave us.”

The bill’s collapse casts early doubt on Trump’s second-term agenda and signals potential hurdles ahead for his legislative goals.

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A major blow to the Voting Rights Act just landed — this time from a federal appeals panel affecting seven states across the Midwest.

In a controversial 2-1 decision, judges from the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled private citizens can no longer bring lawsuits to enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act — a cornerstone of civil rights litigation against racial discrimination at the polls.

Historically, these private lawsuits have accounted for hundreds of critical voting rights victories.

The latest ruling stems from a case involving North Dakota's Native American voters, whose representation vanished from the state Senate after GOP-led redistricting.

Advocates argue the new map systematically diluted Native voting strength.

With the Trump administration pulling back Justice Department enforcement efforts, questions loom: Who exactly will safeguard voters now?

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Today is National Malcolm X Day, a moment to honor one of the most fearless and visionary leaders in Black history.

Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925 — he would have turned 100 years old this coming Monday.

As we reflect on his centennial year, we remember a man who spoke truth to power — without apology. Malcolm X demanded justice, dignity and liberation for Black people “by any means necessary.”

His legacy challenges us not just to remember him, but to act — to speak boldly, organize strategically and walk in our power.

Today, we don’t just honor his memory — we carry his mission. Even a hundred years later, Malcolm’s voice still echoes in the struggle for freedom.

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Drama is taking center stage at the Kennedy Center — but it’s not the kind you’d expect.

Employees at the famed performing arts institution announced plans to unionize, citing layoffs, anxiety and a troubling lack of transparency from leadership since President Trump took the reins in February.

The new union, dubbed Kennedy Center United Arts Workers, is partnering with the UAW — the same union that represents auto and aerospace workers.

More than 60% of eligible employees have already thrown their hats into the ring, officially filing with the National Labor Relations Board to hold a formal union vote.

This move comes on the heels of Trump's controversial takeover, where he promptly ousted Biden-era leadership, including longtime president Deborah Rutter.

Since then, nearly 10% of the staff has been laid off.

Employees say communication from Trump’s appointed leadership has dwindled to sparse emails — fueling uncertainty and frustration. Workers aim to transition from at-will employment to for-cause, meaning they cannot be fired without legally defensible reasons.

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