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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.

April 15, 2026

Bigger Tax Refunds in 2026 — Here’s the Catch

(AURN News) — With Tax Day behind us, many Americans are already looking forward to and planning what they are going to…

April 14, 2026

Starting a Business? New Data Shows High Failure Rates

(AURN News) — New data shows troubling trends for those looking to start a business. Recent analysis from LendingTree research shows that…

April 13, 2026

Bipartisan Push Aims to Boost HBCU Research Funding

WASHINGTON (AURN News) — Sens. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., and Katie Britt, R-Ala., recently introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at streamlining federal funding opportunities…

April 10, 2026

Americans Feel the Squeeze as Prices Jump Again

WASHINGTON (AURN News) — The U.S. economy continues to get hammered by inflation, and new numbers from the federal government show that…

April 9, 2026

Automatic Draft Registration to Begin in December

WASHINGTON (AURN News) — A major change is coming to the Selective Service System, with automatic registration set to begin later this…

April 8, 2026

Oil Prices Fall After Ceasefire, But Gas Prices Remain High

WASHINGTON (AURN News) — Oil prices fell Wednesday following news of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, even as…

April 7, 2026

Gas Prices Top $4 as Iran War Drives Costs Higher

(AURN News) — As the war with Iran continues, Americans are paying more at the pump, with gas prices climbing back above…

April 6, 2026

Reality Star Dr. Heavenly Kimes Runs for Congress in Georgia

(AURN News) — Reality television star and business owner Dr. Heavenly Kimes is making her case to voters as she runs for…

April 3, 2026

Trump Seeks Major Defense Spending Increase Over Safety-Net Programs

WASHINGTON (AURN News) — The Trump administration is seeking a major increase in defense spending, requesting $1.5 trillion for fiscal year 2027,…

April 2, 2026

AI Could Cost Black Americans Billions, Report Warns

(AURN News) — As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the economy, a new report warns that Black Americans could be left behind…

April 1, 2026

Americans Losing Confidence in Trade Policy

WASHINGTON (AURN News) — Americans are continuing to feel the impact of rising costs, from higher gas prices to more expensive groceries,…

March 31, 2026

Gas Prices Jump Overnight

(AURN News) — Gas prices are climbing again, putting more pressure on Americans already dealing with rising costs. According to AAA, the…