New York Attorney General Letitia James is fighting back. She pleaded not guilty to federal bank-fraud charges, calling the case a “weaponization of justice” and a form of political revenge. Her trial is set for Jan. 26.
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee is leading a crowded Texas House race, according to a new Hobby School poll. Menefee says his campaign is gaining momentum as voters voice concerns over health care and democracy.
The White House confirms the East Wing has been demolished to make way for President Donald Trump’s $300 million ballroom. Officials say it’s privately funded and legal, but critics are calling it a vanity project lacking transparency.
A proposal to sell a Tallahassee golf course built atop the graves of enslaved people has ignited public outrage. Archaeologists confirmed 23 graves on the site, but a promised memorial remains unbuilt. Residents packed City Hall demanding the sale be stopped.
An Associated Press analysis finds Black enrollment at elite U.S. colleges has plunged since the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban — with some schools seeing numbers not seen since the civil rights era. Students and advocates warn that diversity is fading fast.
A new YouGov poll reveals most Americans are against tearing down the East Wing of the White House to make way for a President Donald Trump's $300 million ballroom.
As the government shutdown continues, millions of Americans could lose access to food assistance. States warn that without action from Congress, November SNAP benefits may never reach families in need. Read the full story on AURN News.
A federal judge in Newark has ordered the Justice Department to release all video recordings tied to the case of Rep. LaMonica McIver. McIver, who has pleaded not guilty, says she was performing official oversight duties when she intervened during the detention of Mayor Ras Baraka.
Protests erupted inside the North Carolina House as lawmakers approved new GOP-drawn maps critics say weaken Black voting power and cement Republican control.
Black conservative leaders say they’re not just talking — they’re creating solutions and shaping policy from within the halls of power. Read more from AURN’s exclusive coverage.
Trump’s pick for the Office of Special Counsel withdrew after racist texts surfaced about MLK Day. Capitol Hill Republicans say “it never should have got this far.” Full story: https://ow.ly/49i550Xgsgi
North Carolina Republicans are pushing a new congressional map that could give the GOP another U.S. House seat — but critics say it divides majority-Black areas and echoes the state’s long history of voter suppression.
John Boyd, president of the National Black Farmers Association, says President Trump’s tariffs are driving up costs, hurting Black-owned farms, and cutting off markets — calling the moment “a civil rights crisis.”
As the government shutdown enters its third week, President Trump’s approval rating is holding steady — but frustration is rising as No Kings protests spread across the country.
A federal appeals court has ruled that President Trump can deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland — a decision Democratic leaders call an abuse of power. Oregon’s attorney general is seeking an emergency rehearing.
TMZ reports President Trump is considering commuting Sean “Diddy” Combs’ prison sentence despite internal pushback, though the White House denies the story. Read the full report from AURN.
A new Pew Research Center poll shows that nearly half of Americans think President Trump wields too much power — and even some Republicans agree he targets his critics.
Tens of thousands marched across New York City for the No Kings protest, denouncing the Trump administration’s policies in what the NYPD called a peaceful day of defiance.
#OTD in 1991, Anita Hill testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, accusing then–Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of workplace harassment. Her courage forced a national reckoning on gender and power.
Millions of Americans filled streets across the nation for No Kings Day protests, one of the largest peaceful demonstrations in U.S. history. In response, President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video depicting himself mocking protesters.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is suing the Trump administration over a new $100,000 fee on companies hiring skilled foreign workers through H-1B visas. Chamber officials say the rule is unlawful and unfair to small businesses.
Rutgers history professor Mark Bray says he and his family fled the U.S. after receiving death threats connected to his anti-fascism research. In an exclusive with AURN News, Bray shares how online harassment and doxxing forced them to relocate https://ow.ly/TrXq50XcMjn
