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Jamie Jackson

Jamie Jackson is an Emmy-nominated television and radio broadcaster who has served American Urban Radio Networks since 2015. He previously covered the Obama and Trump administrations as a White House Correspondent and Pool Reporter for AURN News. Jamie hosted a national PBS television special in 2023 and over the years has worked as a TV news anchor and local NPR host for stations across the country. His work has been honored by numerous organizations, including the NAACP and the Virginia Farm Bureau.

February 23, 2026

Is the Trump ‘Golden Age’ Losing Its Shine?

WASHINGTON (AURN News) — After President Donald Trump was dealt a setback by the U.S. Supreme Court over his tariff agenda, new…

February 20, 2026

Trade Deficit Widens Despite Trump’s Tariff Push

WASHINGTON (AURN News) — President Donald Trump has made trade and tariffs a central priority of his second term even as new…

February 19, 2026

Housing Market Stumbles as Sales Drop

(AURN News) — The housing market continues to show signs of strain as new data indicate that sales remain sluggish. The National…

February 18, 2026

Could Texas Elect Its First Black U.S. Senator?

(AURN News) — Early voting is underway in Texas for the March 3 primary, drawing heightened attention to races that could reshape…

February 17, 2026

Trump’s Tribute Post on Jesse Jackson Turns Political

(AURN News) — President Donald Trump posted a tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson that later took a political turn. “The…

February 17, 2026

Google Calendar Still Missing Black History Month

(AURN News) — The 100th year of Black History Month continues to highlight the challenges facing the Black community in the Trump…

February 13, 2026

Trump-Era Budget Deficit Projected to Soar

(AURN News) — The Congressional Budget Office reports the federal budget deficit, now at $1.9 trillion, is projected to rise to $3.1…

February 12, 2026

Gallup Ends Presidential Approval Tracking After More Than 80 Years

(AURN News) — Gallup announced it will no longer track presidential approval ratings, marking a significant shift in public opinion polling after…

February 11, 2026

Utility Bills Soar as Millions Struggle to Pay

(AURN News) — As winter continues, some parts of the country are seeing a warmup, with above-normal temperatures stretching across much of…

February 10, 2026

Tax Breaks for the Wealthy, Higher Deficits Ahead

(AURN News) — President Donald Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” could place further financial strain on the United States, according to a…

February 9, 2026

Black Republican Surges in Texas Senate Race

(AURN News) — Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, who has received less media attention than his opponents — incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and…

February 6, 2026

Earn an HBCU Degree Online With New eHBCU Initiative

(AURN News) — Students interested in earning an HBCU degree without relocating may soon have more options, as a new initiative expands…