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. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

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. via The Jackson Report

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. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

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. via Clay Cane

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. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

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. via The Jackson Report

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. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

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. via Clay Cane

Protests erupted inside the North Carolina House as lawmakers approved new GOP-drawn maps critics say weaken Black voting power and cement Republican control. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

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. via The Jackson Report

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 @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

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. — Clay Cane

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.” via The Jackson Report

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. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

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. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

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. via Clay Cane

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. via The Jackson Report

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. via Clay Cane

#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. #aurn #aurnonline #blackhistory #history #onthisday #todayinhistory via Clay Cane

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. via The Jackson Report

Morgan State University has received a $63 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, bringing her total gifts to $103 million.

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.

#OTD in 1928, historian Lerone Bennett Jr. was born. His work at Ebony and “Forced Into Glory” changed how we see Black history. #aurn #aurnonline #blackhistory #history #onthisday #todayinhistory #ebonymagazine via Clay Cane

A federal judge orders ICE agents in Chicago to wear body cameras after reports of excessive force. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

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 via The Jackson Report

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s plan to lay off thousands of federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown, calling the move illegal and beyond executive authority. via @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Thirty years after the Million Man March, its call for unity and responsibility still echoes across generations. via Clay Cane

The U.S. passport is losing power. America has dropped out of the top 10 for the first time, ranking No. 12 worldwide, according to Henley & Partners. via The Jackson Report

Connecticut opens the nation’s first museum dedicated to Black equestrian history — honoring “Stagecoach Mary” Fields and the legacy of Black cowboys. https://ow.ly/3wsB50XbVhh via Clay Cane

The Supreme Court is hearing Louisiana v. Callais — a pivotal case that could reshape the Voting Rights Act and alter Black representation in Congress. Civil rights groups say the decision could impact democracy itself. @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

More than 30 media outlets, including Fox News and CNN, are rejecting the Pentagon’s new press rules, calling them a threat to transparency. @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

A new poll shows most Americans think the nation is off track as the government shutdown drags on — and few are happy with either party’s handling of it.

Trump administration layoffs hit the Education Department hard, threatening services for millions of children with disabilities during the shutdown. @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a revolutionary Black transgender leader and Stonewall veteran, has died at 78. Her legacy shaped the modern LGBTQ+ movement. https://ow.ly/HA5q50Xbfc7 via Clay Cane

The government shutdown hits Day 13 as Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to negotiate, leaving federal workers and services frozen. @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

As Christian nationalism rises under Trump’s second term, Rev. Quardricos Driskell says the Black church must amplify its moral and social voice.

Hamas has freed the final hostages as Israel released 1,900 prisoners in a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that could end two years of war. https://ow.ly/F4yk50XaBnv @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Rev. Jesse L. Douglas Sr., a key organizer of the Selma marches and aide to Dr. King, has died at 90. https://ow.ly/a76v50XayHt Clay Cane

For the first time during a federal shutdown, the Trump administration is permanently firing workers. OMB Director Russ Vought confirmed the move, sparking bipartisan outrage and questions about its legality. @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Even with record tariffs, the U.S. budget math still isn’t adding up. WSJ’s Richard Rubin explains why: https://ow.ly/HkyG50Xa0MF via The Jackson Report

New York AG Letitia James faces a federal indictment and calls it political retribution. Full story: https://ow.ly/UhQT50X9QMy @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Nearly half of IRS workers are being furloughed as the shutdown drags on, leaving taxpayers facing delays and backlogs. Read more: https://ow.ly/CfHa50X9QK2 @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Despite GOP claims, undocumented immigrants can’t get Medicaid, Medicare, or Marketplace subsidies — it’s been law since 1996. Read more: https://ow.ly/inGM50X9s8H

Israel and Hamas agree to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire under Trump’s 20-point peace plan — hostages set to be freed within days. Read more: https://ow.ly/1Wlw50X9jSt @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson, one of the “Tennessee Three,” launches his bid for Congress, challenging longtime Rep. Steve Cohen. Read more: https://ow.ly/lTr650X99vu Clay Cane

The Trump administration has dismissed several Black leaders, raising fears of racial exclusion in federal government. Read more: https://ow.ly/NxwJ50X9905 Clay Cane

The U.S. deficit dipped slightly to $1.8T, but rising spending and debt costs keep pressure on federal finances. Read more: aurn.com/us-budget-de... @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Sen. Patty Murray warns health care premiums could soar as the government shutdown drags on. Details: https://ow.ly/Fwrl50X8xzZ @ebonymcmorris.bsky.social

Gold prices hit a record $4,005.60 an ounce as inflation and layoffs rattle investors. Here’s why gold is skyrocketing: https://ow.ly/xwaR50X8u4z

President Trump defends plans to permanently cut federal jobs and programs as 600K workers remain unpaid during the shutdown. Read more: https://ow.ly/BXvj50X84Xa