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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.

October 17, 2025

Single Donor Gives $63 Million to Morgan State University, Bringing Total to $103 Million

(AURN News) — Morgan State University has received a $63 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of billionaire Amazon founder…

October 17, 2025

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Sues Over Trump Administration’s $100K Immigration Fee

(AURN News) — The nation’s most powerful business lobby has taken aim at President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda. The U.S. Chamber of…

October 16, 2025

Exclusive: Anti-Fascism Scholar Flees U.S. After Death Threats

(AURN News) — Rutgers University history professor Mark Bray says he and his family fled the United States for Spain after receiving…

October 15, 2025

U.S. Passport No Longer a Powerhouse — Slips to No. 12 Worldwide

(AURN News) — The power of the U.S. passport isn’t what it used to be. For years, carrying a U.S. passport meant…

October 14, 2025

Americans Lose Faith as Government Shutdown Drags On

(AURN News) — A new Economist/YouGov poll shows that many Americans are uneasy about where the country is heading. Among white respondents,…

October 13, 2025

Christian Nationalism Is Rising — Here’s How the Black Church Is Responding

(AURN News) — As Christian nationalism enjoys what many describe as a golden age during President Donald Trump’s second term, the Rev.…

October 10, 2025

What’s Going On With the Federal Budget?

(AURN News) — The U.S. collected nearly $200 billion in tariffs last year, according to a recent must-read article by Wall Street…

October 9, 2025

No, Undocumented Immigrants Can’t Get Federal Health Benefits

(AURN News) — During the current government shutdown, the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress have claimed that Democrats want to give…

October 8, 2025

Why Gold Prices Are Skyrocketing

(AURN News) — Gold prices hit a record $4,005.60 an ounce Tuesday morning — nearly double the $2,036.10 it traded for on…

October 7, 2025

No Air Traffic Controllers? Blame the Shutdown

(AURN News) — Will the government shutdown affect your travel plans? A social media feud between California and Washington suggests it already…

October 6, 2025

These 5 States Are the Safest in America Right Now

(AURN News) — Vermont is the safest state in America, according to a new WalletHub report that ranked all 50 states on…

October 5, 2025

Poll Finds Trump, GOP Blamed Most for Shutdown

(AURN News) — The government shutdown continues — and the question now is who is taking the blame. According to a new…