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US Democrats plot their next steps after winning Congress

November 4, 2026 · 28 min

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U.S. Democrats celebrate their resounding victory that saw the party take control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate; President Donald Trump admits the war in Iran played a large part in the Republicans’ defeat, and says he will work with Democrats on “many things”.


Also: The impact of the midterm results on Canada, including tariffs and the trade war with the U.S.


And: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government is presenting its second budget tomorrow and the opposition parties are pushing for more affordability measures, while small businesses are looking for tax relief.


Plus: We speak to the family of a service member injured in the CFB Wainwright fire; Google rolls out AI-based shopping in Canada.

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