# This Week in Washington: Final push ahead of US midterm elections

https://mins.news/en/video/122819

- Global News, 2026-10-30 16:29 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS7N_19HoSo

> With four days remaining before the US midterms, Republicans and Democrats are making a final drive for votes. Democrats have a slight polling edge, but several pivotal Senate races remain close as both sides vie for control of Congress. Canada has also been drawn into the election debate after Ambassador Pete Hoekstra reportedly suggested behind closed doors that Trump could blame Canada if Republicans fare poorly.

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