# This Week in Washington: Democrats gain in polls as Republicans lose ground ahead of midterms

https://mins.news/en/video/93639

- Global News, 2026-10-09 17:54 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ftwCW3LWM8

> The U.S. midterms will determine control of Congress, with Democrats gaining in polls and Republicans continuing to lose ground. The program also asks whether Donald Trump’s temporary approval of red-dyed diesel for some vehicles will bring down soaring fuel prices or is a bid to win back disillusioned Republicans.

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