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Trump’s DOJ Sparks Outrage! Election Showdowns, Civil Rights Crisis & Wall Street Meltdown🚨 **BREAKING: AMERICA IS AT A CROSSROADS!**With the 2026 midterm elections just THREE DAYS away, political battles, civil rights controversies, election disputes, and Wall Street turmoil are dominating the headlines! This Saturday on **HABARI LIVE**, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan deliver TWO HOURS of har...

Who's really running America — the voters or the billionaires? On this week's Habari Live, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan investigate the growing influence of money and political power in Washington as the 2026 midterm elections approach. With billions pouring into political campaigns, explosive allegations involving Jared Kushner's foreign financial accounts, federal investigations tar...

🚨 POLICE RACISM EXPOSED, ILHAN OMAR RAIDED & TRUMP TARGETS BLACK HOMEOWNERSHIP!This week on Habari Live, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan break down major stories involving racial discrimination, government power, civil rights, and political accountability.🔥 TONIGHT'S TOP STORIES:🚔 **RACISM BEHIND THE BADGE:** Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers are under investigation after racist group...

Black Americans were never waiting to be free. On this episode of Habari Live, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan examine the controversy surrounding Haitian-American actor Da’Vinchi and his comments on Cam Newton’s Funky Friday podcast about Black American work ethic, slavery, and the Black diaspora. We go beyond the viral clips to explore centuries of Black resistance—from the Stono Rebellion, Gabrie...

**The “Welfare Queen” to Brad: Why This Ad Has Republicans Fighting | Habari Live****Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ “Brad” welfare ad is sparking backlash among Republicans and conservative commentators.** Why are some conservatives angry that the Arkansas governor used a young white man to represent someone receiving government assistance? On this episode of **Habari Live**, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowa...

,,Here’s the updated YouTube description reflecting the  Nolan Wells update instead of the basketball story : President Donald Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping for a high-profile state visit as the United States and China confront major questions involving trade, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and global power. With some of America's most powerful technology leaders at the table, what...

🇺🇸 AMERICA’S BILL IS DUE: Gas, Tariffs, ICE & the Economy Hit HomeAmericans are feeling the pressure — at the gas pump, grocery store, in housing costs, and across the economy. On this two-hour episode of **Habari Live**, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan break down what’s driving the cost of living and what these policies actually mean for everyday Americans.🔥 **ON THIS EPISODE:**⛽ **Gas Prices...

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 w...

🚨 **11-1 AND STILL NO VERDICT: Lindsay Clancy Mistrial Explained**After six weeks of testimony and more than **38 hours of deliberations across seven days**, the Lindsay Clancy triple-murder trial has ended in a **mistrial**.On this episode of **Habari Live**, Damon and Iesha break down the reported **11-1 jury split**, the controversy surrounding the lone holdout juror, the defense’s postpartum...

President Trump’s push to change mail-in voting rules is facing a major legal battle—and Arizona could be directly affected. Damon and Iesha break down what’s actually happening, why states are suing, what the courts have ruled, and what Arizona voters need to know before the 2026 midterms. Then it’s time for  “Did He Really Do That?”  Trump has signed an executive order directing the U.S. federal...

On this episode of **Habari Live**, Damon and Iesha challenge one of the most persistent stereotypes in America: the myth of the “absent Black father.”We break down federal CDC/NCHS research on father involvement and examine what the data actually found about Black fathers—from feeding, bathing, and dressing young children to helping with homework, sharing meals, and staying involved even when liv...

President Trump’s nationwide crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion is reaching far beyond federal offices. In this episode of Habari Live, Damon and Iesha examine how anti-DEI policies have affected federal employment, military libraries, museums, historical websites, and classrooms—including the Peoria Unified School District’s decision to prohibit works by Frederick Douglass and Lorraine...

**OFFICER TATUM EXPOSED: How He Spun the Sonya Massey & Nolan Wells Cases**In this powerful episode of Habari Live, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan examine how conservative commentator Brandon “Officer Tatum” Tatum framed two deeply troubling cases involving Sonya Massey and Nolan Wells—and what his commentary reveals about the political business of turning Black pain into profitable content. So...

Artificial intelligence is changing America faster than most people realize—and the price tag is staggering. Corporate America is projected to invest **$700 billion** into AI data centers, with companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Meta racing to build the infrastructure that could define the next generation of technology. But who benefits, who pays the price, and what does it mean for you...

Welcome to Habari Live! Is the Democratic Party undergoing a major ideological shift? This week, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan take a deep dive into the history of socialism, democratic socialism, and the rise of progressive candidates across the United States. We break down the recent primary victories of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-backed candidates, discuss what Zohran Mamdani's...

Did the Supreme Court just reshape America's future? This week on Habari Live, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan break down several major Supreme Court rulings that could have lasting consequences for immigration, asylum policy, and Temporary Protected Status (TPS). We examine what the Court actually decided, who could be affected, and what these decisions mean for the balance of power between Con...

This week on our Members-Only Clips of the Week, we break down a series of stories that raise serious questions about power, democracy, media influence, and political accountability. We start overseas as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pushes forward with a controversial social media crackdown despite warnings that Donald Trump and major U.S. tech companies could retaliate. Is this a fight against...

Is justice truly blind, or does America apply self-defense differently depending on who is involved? This week on Habari Live, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan take a deep dive into one of the most controversial questions facing the American justice system: Who gets self-defense? Using decades of research, FBI data, and legal studies, we examine racial disparities in self-defense rulings, Stand Your...

In this episode of Habari Live, Damon Ellison and Iesha Rowan examine the heartbreaking case of retired San Francisco firefighter Ken Jones, who died after his insurance provider denied coverage for a cancer treatment prescribed by his oncologist. Jones spent 17 years serving his community before being diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, raising difficult questions about healthcare access, insuran...

Republicans Redrawing America?! Black Districts Targeted Across The South | Habari LiveTonight on Habari Live, Damon and Iesha break down the growing redistricting battle sweeping across the South as Alabama lawmakers push for new congressional primaries while courts fight over voting maps and Black representation. Tennessee, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Virginia are now all at the center of a p...

Tonight on Habari Live, we expose the growing controversies shaking America from Washington to local communities fighting for survival. Republicans erupt over a controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund tied to Trump allies and possible January 6 compensation, while the Supreme Court weighs Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship for children born on U.S. soil. We break down the dang...

Tonight on Habari Live, Damon and Iesha break down a shocking week in American politics and policy. We dive into the Trump administration freezing $1.3 BILLION in Medicaid reimbursements to California, the growing skepticism surrounding claims of healthcare fraud, and what it could mean for seniors, disabled Americans, and working families across the country. We also examine the Supreme Court’s ex...

On this Saturday morning edition of Habari Live, Damon and Iesha break down the growing chaos surrounding Trump’s Iran conflict as the Strait of Hormuz erupts again despite White House claims that the ceasefire remains intact. We discuss U.S. naval clashes with Iran, Marco Rubio declaring “Operation Epic Fury” over, rising fears of a wider regional war, and why gas prices are skyrocketing across A...

This week on *Habari Live*, we break down a major Supreme Court decision that could reshape voting rights for a generation. In *Louisiana v. Callais*, the Court struck down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district — a ruling critics say weakens the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and threatens minority representation across the South. Then we dive into a chaotic week from Donald Trump —...

TOTAL CHAOS: Trump HUMILIATED, Courts BLOCK Agenda, Allies TURN & Truth EXPOSED**Habari Nation, this episode is PACKED.A federal appeals court just BLOCKED Trump’s asylum crackdown, ruling his “invasion” claim does NOT override U.S. law. At the same time, the DOJ drops MAJOR charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center—sparking a national debate about politics, power, and justice. But it do...