TRUMP PUTS HIMSELF ON THE BALLOT: $5K CHECKS, IRAN WAR & ICE AT THE POLLS

<p>Donald Trump is making the 2026 midterms about himself.At the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Trump told supporters to “pretend” he is on the ballot — while promising a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” to American adults if Republicans maintain control of Congress.Tonight on Habari Live, Damon and Iesha break down what that promise actually means, whether Congress would have to approve it, and why Trump is putting himself at the center of November’s election.PLUS:🇮🇷 The Iran war continues as oil prices surge and Americans feel the impact at the pump.🗳️ The legal battle over mail-in voting intensifies ahead of the midterms.🚨 Denver and civil-rights organizations sue over the possibility of armed ICE agents conducting enforcement at polling locations.🏘️ We revisit the immigration operation that left residents of a Maryland neighborhood dealing with a federal presence for roughly 40 hours.🤖 And Congress is confronting increasingly serious warnings about artificial intelligence.Tonight’s conversation is about more than Republicans vs. Democrats.It’s about PEOPLE. POWER. POLICY.Who has power? What limits should the government have? And what will Americans decide when they vote in November?Join Damon and Iesha for two hours of news, analysis, and conversation.Subscribe to Habari Live and turn on notifications.HABARI LIVE — NEWS OUR WAY#HabariLive #DonaldTrump #Trump #Midterms2026 #Election2026 #ICE #Iran #IranWar #VotingRights #MailInVoting #Politics #BreakingNews #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #USPolitics</p>