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President Joe Biden has 73 days left until his administration concludes. Now a lame-duck president, questions arise about what actions he may take in his final weeks in office.

In the past, former President George W. Bush approved bailouts for auto manufacturers during his closing months. Will Biden follow suit with similar measures, such as support for Ukraine or Gaza? Will there be moves toward loan forgiveness or bailouts for Black farmers? Many are also speculating on whether he might consider pardoning his son, Hunter Biden.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s transition team is assembling potential candidates for his administration. Could former staffers make a return, or will he appoint figures like Elon Musk or John F. Kennedy Jr. to positions in his cabinet?

One key appointment has already been announced. Trump revealed that his campaign co-chair, Susie Wiles, will serve as the first woman to hold the role of White House chief of staff in his administration. Wiles has a background as a campaign strategist for numerous Republican leaders.

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On Nov. 8, 1966, Edward William Brooke III, a Howard University graduate, made history as the first African American elected to the U.S. Senate by popular vote and the first Black politician from Massachusetts to serve in Congress.

Born in Washington, D.C., Brooke majored in sociology before serving as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army and later earning a law degree from Boston University.

Brooke chaired the Boston Finance Commission to tackle city corruption and, as Massachusetts’ first Black attorney general, fought against corruption and housing discrimination. Winning his Senate seat with 62 percent of the vote, he became the first Black senator since Reconstruction.

Though a moderate Republican, Brooke often challenged his party, opposing conservative Supreme Court nominees and calling for Nixon’s resignation. Senator Brooke served from 1967 to 1979.

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President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the White House Rose Garden after Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election. Speaking confidently to a crowd of staffers and Cabinet members, he urged the country to remain united.

“I know for some people it’s a time for victory, to state the obvious. For others, it’s a time of loss,” Biden said. “Campaigns are contests of competing visions. I’ve said many times you can’t love your country only when you win. You can’t love your neighbor only when you agree.”

While acknowledging the sting of the loss, Biden reminded Americans that setbacks are part of the journey—not the end. “We accept the choice the country made,” he said, emphasizing unity and strength as cornerstones of democracy.

The president also praised Vice President Kamala Harris for her inspiring campaign, promising a smooth transition of power. He urged Americans to trust in the nation’s electoral system, calling it fair and transparent.

“Something I hope we can do, no matter who you voted for, is see each other not as adversaries, but as fellow Americans,” Biden said. “Bring down the temperature.”

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"My heart is full today, full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me. Full of love for our country and full of resolve. The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for. But hear me when I say, the light of America's promise will always burn bright as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting."

That was Vice President Kamala Harris as she began her concession speech on the campus of Howard University, her alma mater.

Speaking to a crowd of thousands cheering and calling her name, with poise and gratitude, Harris expressed her pride in the campaign's unity and resolve, acknowledging the pain of defeat but urging Americans not to lose hope.

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Lawrence Douglas Wilder, born on Jan. 17, 1931, and named after abolitionist Frederick Douglass, made history as America’s first Black governor when he was elected in Virginia on Nov. 7, 1989.

Serving from 1990 to 1994, Wilder, the grandson of a formerly enslaved person, was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he earned a Bronze Star for bravery but still confronted segregation.

Using the GI Bill, Wilder attended Howard University School of Law, as Virginia’s law schools barred Black students. He later founded his law firm in Virginia and began his political career, winning a seat in the Virginia State Senate, where he served five terms.

After serving as lieutenant governor, Wilder made history in 1989 as governor. Following a decade out of politics, he returned as mayor of Richmond from 2005 to 2009, continuing his legacy of groundbreaking public service.

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In an election that saw Vice President Kamala Harris become the first Democratic presidential candidate to lose the popular vote in 20 years, Donald Trump secured the majority of white women voters for the third consecutive time.

Despite his controversial track record—overturning abortion rights, facing court rulings affirming sexual assault against E. Jean Carroll, and enduring opposition from women’s advocacy groups—52% of white American women supported Trump.

The outcome underscores a powerful, often underestimated, voting bloc. While Harris’s campaign fixated on winning over the so-called “silent majority” of women, whom they believed might vote contrary to their households, it was ultimately Black men and women who continued to support her in significant numbers, while white women did not.

Liberal anxieties about Harris’s appeal to Black male voters, viewed as a potential liability, now seem misplaced as a larger demographic—white women—did not support Vice President Kamala Harris.

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In this powerful episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart delves into the aftermath of the recent election, reflecting on the significant support Hollywood threw behind Kamala Harris and what her loss to Donald Trump signals about the country’s current mindset. Despite Trump’s criminal record and warnings from political, economic, and cultural leaders about the dangers of his policies, many voters opted to support him over an extremely qualified Black and Asian female candidate. Tanya explores the implications, particularly for Black and Brown communities, who may be affected by Trump’s proposed policies, including frisk and search, deportations, and economic shifts.

Tanya encourages listeners to stay vigilant, exercise their right to protest, and continue pushing for progress. She expresses her hope for the day when America is ready to elect a woman to the highest office. For more insights and updates, follow Tanya on social media and visit AURN online.

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In this episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart covers the excitement surrounding the worldwide premiere of Wicked, the highly anticipated film telling the untold story of the Witches of Oz. Starring Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, Wicked explores the journey of two young women who discover their true identities and powers. As they meet in a fictional school, their bond off-screen is just as strong, with Cynthia and Ariana sharing heartfelt words on the red carpet about the honor and emotion of bringing this story to life.

The official U.S. premiere of Wicked takes place this weekend in Los Angeles, and the film is already generating significant Oscar buzz. Tanya will be following Wicked all the way to awards season, so stay tuned for updates. For more stories and behind-the-scenes moments, follow Tanya on social media and visit AURN online.

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Donald Trump has clinched victory and become the president-elect in the race to the White House with 277 electoral votes. He won in key states like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, clinching four battleground states thus far. Exit polls show, however, that he won with white evangelical, non-educated, older men and received a huge advantage from the Latino population.

Trump will be the first convicted felon to win the White House. This is also the second time in history that the country will have a president who has served two non-consecutive terms.

Republicans are also retaking the Senate. Numbers for the House have not come out yet.

Vice President Harris is scheduled to address the nation and her supporters this afternoon alongside President Joe Biden.

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DALLAS (AURN News) — Grant Cardone, who built a multi-billion real estate empire after battling drug addiction and homelessness, has a controversial message about success: your failures won't make you stronger. The real estate mogul and business consultant is challenging the popular narrative that hardship builds character, offering instead a stark assessment of his own path to wealth.

"I wish I could tell you that there was some benefit to those 10 years," Cardone told AURN News about his decade-long struggle with drug addiction. "There is nothing to be accomplished by going through 10 years of hell."

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