High Energy Bills, Political Price: Battleground Voters Blame Trump
(AURN News) — A new poll of voters in competitive House districts finds rising energy costs could carry a political price for President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans. In the survey, 60% of voters said Trump is making energy prices worse for consumers. Meanwhile, 54% said the same about Republicans in Congress. And household bills […]
FBI Investigates Suspicious Letters Sent to Election Officials, Congressional Offices
WASHINGTON (AURN News) — Federal authorities are investigating a series of suspicious letters sent to election offices and congressional offices nationwide. The investigation involves the FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service and U.S. Capitol Police and comes less than three weeks before the Nov. 3 midterm elections. According to internal Capitol Hill notices, several of the […]
On This Day: Iconic Black Power Salute and Million Man March Make History
(AURN News) — On Oct. 16, 1968, American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos made history at the Mexico City Olympics. After winning gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the 200-meter dash, Smith and Carlos raised black-gloved fists during the national anthem to protest racial injustice and poverty in America. John Carlos, left, and Tommie […]
Trump Cancels Plan to Livestream Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution After Backlash
WASHINGTON (AURN News) — Americans will no longer be able to watch the planned execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan online. President Donald Trump canceled the planned livestream Thursday following criticism that reached into his own party. The former Army psychiatrist remains scheduled to face a firing squad Dec. 3 for killing 13 people […]
Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Jersey Sells for Record $14 Million
(AURN News) — A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals sold for a staggering $14 million, setting a new record for basketball memorabilia, according to NBA.com. The red Chicago Bulls jersey was worn by Jordan during Game 2 against the Utah Jazz on June 5, 1998. Jordan helped the Bulls win […]
Appeals Court Blocks ICE ID Requirement as California Mask Ban Remains on Hold
(AURN News) — A federal appeals court has blocked California from requiring nonuniformed federal agents to display identification, months after a separate judge blocked the state’s ban on agents wearing masks. The three-judge panel unanimously ruled that California’s identification requirement likely violates the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause because it directly regulates federal law enforcement operations. That […]
More Than 5 Million Lose SNAP Benefits, Including an Estimated 2 Million Children
(AURN News) — More than 5 million fewer Americans are receiving federal grocery assistance than in July 2025, and researchers say an improving economy is unlikely to explain the decline. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reports that SNAP participation fell 13% between July 2025 and June 2026, reaching its lowest level in 17 […]
U.S. Inflation Climbs to 3.7% as Gas Prices Surge
(AURN News) — Prices are climbing again. New government figures show the annual inflation rate rose to 3.7% in September, up from 3.4% in August. In September alone, consumer prices jumped 0.6%. That’s one of the biggest monthly increases this year. The main driver was the price of gasoline. Gas averaged $4.33 a gallon in […]
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland Celebrate Opening of 31-Unit Houston Housing Facility
(AURN News) — Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Tina Knowles attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday marking the opening of the Knowles-Rowland House in Houston, according to FOX 26 Houston. The renovated facility will provide 31 permanent supportive housing units for people who have experienced chronic homelessness, including 16 designed to accommodate residents with mobility or sensory […]
New White House Press Secretary’s Debut Lasts Just 14 Minutes
WASHINGTON (AURN News) — New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia made her debut Tuesday with a briefing that lasted about 14 minutes, leaving limited time for reporters’ questions. “I am so honored to work for President Trump and the American people,” Zacharia said during her first White House briefing. More than eight minutes of […]