A new NPR analysis finds immigration enforcement operations are costing cities millions — driving up police overtime and slowing emergency response times. @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

A new Redfin report shows sellers now outnumber buyers in the housing market, signaling a potential shift in pricing and negotiating power. ~ The Jackson Report

Long lines. Delays. Frustration. Travelers across the country are now being told it could take more than four hours just to get through airport security as the shutdown strains TSA staffing. ~ @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

A California jury has found Bill Cosby liable in a 1972 sexual assault case, awarding nearly $60 million in damages. The decision comes years after his criminal conviction was overturned. ~ Clay Cane

Rep. Al Green is drawing a sharp contrast between war spending and health care at home, questioning why $200 billion could go toward the conflict with Iran while Americans struggle with basic needs. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

A new CBS News/YouGov poll shows Americans are uneasy about the conflict with Iran. Most say they don’t want to pay higher gas prices and want the conflict to end quickly. via The Jackson Report

President Trump says Iran wants a deal, but Tehran is denying talks as the conflict intensifies. At the same time, U.S. troops and warships are moving into the region, raising fears of further escalation. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

The Justice Department is asking a judge to drop remaining charges against officers tied to the warrant in the Breonna Taylor case. The move is drawing sharp criticism and raising new questions about accountability. via Clay Cane

The U.S. Postal Service is warning it could run out of cash within a year, raising concerns about whether it can continue delivering mail if current conditions persist. Officials point to declining mail volume, rising costs and long-standing financial constraints. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

A new opportunity is opening doors for HBCU students interested in government and public policy. The CBC Institute is now accepting applications for its Fannie Lou Hamer Fellowship, aimed at developing the next generation of Black leaders. via The Jackson Report

A new 24-karat gold coin featuring President Donald Trump has been approved, but it’s already raising legal and ethical concerns. Officials say it’s a collector coin, but critics question whether it violates longstanding U.S. currency rules. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

#OTD: Born March 20, 1957, Spike Lee became one of the most influential filmmakers in American history. From “Do the Right Thing” to “BlacKkKlansman,” his work reshaped how we talk about race, politics and culture. 🎬 via Clay Cane

Hispanic voters are expected to play a decisive role in the Texas Senate race, with candidates from both parties being urged to step up outreach efforts. Economic concerns and shifting political independence could shape the outcome. via The Jackson Report

Democrats walked out of a closed-door briefing on the Jeffrey Epstein files, accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of withholding critical information. Lawmakers are now pushing for a subpoena-backed deposition as pressure builds from both parties. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says job growth may be essentially flat after adjustments, raising new concerns about the U.S. economy. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

#OTD: Jackie “Moms” Mabley was born — a true pioneer who changed comedy forever. 🎤 https://ow.ly/7Mfz50YwqR6 #aurn #aurnonline #blackhistory #history #onthisday #todayinhistory #momsmabley #comedy #legacy #legend #entertainment via Clay Cane

#OTD: Vanessa Williams was born — the first Black Miss America and a trailblazing star across music, film and Broadway. #aurn #aurnonline #blackhistory #history #onthisday #todayinhistory #vanessawilliams #missamerica #entertainment via Clay Cane

New economic data shows U.S. growth slowed to just 0.7% in the fourth quarter, about half the earlier estimate. At the same time, inflation remains elevated, meaning Americans are still paying more for goods and services. via The Jackson Report

A top Trump counterterrorism official has resigned over the Iran war, citing concerns about U.S. involvement. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Hakeem Jeffries is linking rising costs at home to Trump’s Middle East policy and GOP priorities in Congress. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Kiki Shepard, longtime co-host of “Showtime at the Apollo,” has died at 74. She was known as the “Apollo Queen of Fashion.” via Clay Cane

A high-stakes Senate debate is underway over the SAVE Act, a major election bill backed by President Trump. Republicans are moving forward despite lacking the votes needed to pass it, setting up a broader political fight ahead of the midterms. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

A new poll finds most Americans say Trump’s tariffs are hurting the economy — and even many Republicans are raising concerns. via The Jackson Report

A new report accuses the Trump-Vance administration of blocking government transparency and withholding public records. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Two violent attacks in Michigan and Virginia are now under federal investigation, including a synagogue incident and a campus shooting. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Gas prices are rising across the U.S. as the conflict with Iran pushes oil prices higher. President Trump highlighted U.S. oil production and profits this week, even as drivers face higher costs at the pump and broader economic pressures. via The Jackson Report

#OTD in 2020, Breonna Taylor was killed during a police raid in Louisville, sparking nationwide protests and renewed scrutiny of no-knock warrants. via Clay Cane

A U.N. anti-racism panel says rhetoric from U.S. leaders is fueling hate and human rights abuses against migrants and asylum seekers. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Pastor Jamal Bryant says the “Target Fast” is over after corporate commitments, but the push for investment in Black-owned banks continues. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Pastor Jamal Bryant says the Target boycott known as the “Target Fast” has ended — but not all activists agree. via Clay Cane

A new Pew Research Center study highlights how Black Americans define family. The research finds many include non-relatives as family and maintain especially strong relationships with extended relatives like cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents. via The Jackson Report

Senate Democrats are pressing the Pentagon for answers after reports of a deadly strike on a girls’ school in Minab, Iran. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Airport travelers across the country are facing long security lines as the government shutdown disrupts TSA staffing. Some agents are calling out after missing paychecks, creating delays during the busy spring break travel season. via The Jackson Report

Dr. Dre has officially joined the billionaire ranks, according to Forbes. Nearly a dozen years after the $3 billion sale of Beats by Dre to Apple, the hip-hop icon has reached billionaire status through music, branding and technology ventures. via Clay Cane

New polls show a majority of Americans now oppose U.S. military action against Iran and strongly reject sending ground troops. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

After major workforce cuts, the Trump administration is now scrambling to rehire federal workers as agencies face staffing gaps. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the most intense day of U.S. strikes in Iran is still ahead — even as Trump claims the war’s biggest risks are already over. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Howard University’s athletics department has introduced a new policy requiring athletes to either stand during the national anthem or remain in the locker room. The change follows a women’s basketball protest during a December game. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

A federal appeals court has blocked the Trump administration’s effort to end TPS protections for roughly 350,000 Haitians in the U.S. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Gas prices are rising across the nation as oil prices surge during the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Analysts say geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could push prices even higher in the weeks ahead.

A court fight over refunds from Trump-era tariffs is turning into a major logistical challenge for the federal government. CBP says more than 330,000 importers paid about $166 billion, and processing refunds manually could take about 4.4 million labor hours. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

A new report from The New York Times says allies of President Donald Trump are discussing plans to “nationalize” elections and expand control over voting procedures in several states ahead of upcoming midterm elections. via @claycane.bsky.social

Mourners gathered in Chicago to celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson during a public homegoing service. Tributes highlighted his decades of activism, leadership of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and lasting impact on Black political power. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

President Trump has fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem after months of bipartisan scrutiny over spending and leadership controversies. The move follows a contentious congressional hearing and mounting criticism tied to immigration enforcement actions and spending. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Gas prices are climbing nationwide after U.S. strikes in Iran. The White House is now searching for ways to bring costs down. via @reportnewsnow.bsky.social

A Haitian man has died after months in U.S. immigration detention in Arizona. Family members say a tooth infection went untreated while he was held at the Florence Correctional Center. Officials have not yet responded publicly, and the cause of death remains pending. via @claycane.bsky.social

On this day in 1770, Crispus Attucks was killed in the Boston Massacre, becoming the first casualty of the event that helped ignite the American Revolution. Read more: aurn.com/crispus-attu...

The Congressional Black Caucus says Trump administration visa policies disproportionately affect majority-Black countries. Read more: aurn.com/cbc-letter-t... via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Barack Obama is urging Virginians to vote yes on a redistricting amendment ahead of the April election. aurn.com/virginia-red... via @reportnewsnow.bsky.social

The Senate has blocked a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s authority over the ongoing conflict with Iran. The vote largely fell along party lines, though a small number of lawmakers crossed the aisle as debate continues over presidential war powers. aurn.com/senate-block...