# US Midterms 2026: With Washington gridlocked, can either party deliver?

https://mins.news/en/video/119790

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-28 20:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afgeNFYihv8

> Washington is increasingly divided, with Republicans and Democrats struggling to agree and public trust in both parties falling. As the 2026 midterms approach, Donald Trump’s influence over Republicans, divisions among Democrats and election pressures are making congressional compromise harder. Both parties face doubts about their credibility and ability to address voters’ concerns about affordability and healthcare.

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