Iran adds Azerbaijan to its targets as the U.S. and Israel carry out strikes, while Canadians continue to seek escape routes; U.S. President Trump now says he must be involved in picking Iran’s next leader, and PM Mark Carney left the door open to joining NATO allies in the Middle East. 

Iran adds Azerbaijan to its targets as the U.S. and Israel carry out strikes, while Canadians continue to seek escape routes;&nbsp;U.S. President Trump now says he must be involved in picking Iran&rsquo;s next leader, and&nbsp;PM Mark Carney left the door open to joining NATO allies in the Middle East.&nbsp;

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CTV National News for Thursday, March 5, 2026: Middle East war widens, and President Trump says he must help choose Iran’s next leader

U.S. media is reporting the Democrats have taken control of the U.S. House of representatives, setting the stage for the second half of Trump's presidency; Democrats flip multiple key Senate seats as midterm results emerge, raising questions about Trump's influence and control of Congress. Joy Malbon reports; and, Vassy Kapelos examines how Democrats winning the House could affect Canada-U.S. trade talks as Trump signals a deal is near, despite more work needing to get done.

U.S. media is reporting the Democrats have taken control of the U.S. House of representatives, setting the stage for the second half of Trump's presidency; Democrats flip multiple key Senate seats as midterm results emerge, raising questions about Trump's influence and control of Congress. Joy Malbon reports; and, Vassy Kapelos examines how Democrats winning the House could affect Canada-U.S. trade talks as Trump signals a deal is near, despite more work needing to get done.

CTV National News for Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Democrats take control of House in midterm elections: U.S. media

Americans head to the polls in crucial midterm elections, with control of Congress at stake and major implications for Trump and Canada; Mike Le Couteur reports from Detroit on how auto tariffs are shaping the race and influencing voters in Michigan; Alaskans feel the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Andrew Johnson reports from Anchorage on how residents are affected.

Americans head to the polls in crucial midterm elections, with control of Congress at stake and major implications for Trump and Canada;&nbsp;Mike Le Couteur reports from Detroit on how auto tariffs are shaping the race and influencing voters in Michigan;&nbsp;Alaskans feel the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Andrew Johnson reports from Anchorage on how residents are affected.

CTV National News for Monday,  November 2, 2026: Trump's tariffs hit Alaska residents as economic concerns continue to grow

Canada’s plan to become an associate member of the EU has left some students wondering if studying abroad will become more accessible; Canada continues trade discussions with the U.S., but Trump’s ‘concept of a deal’ has created some confusion; time zones throughout Canada just got more confusing as the debate over daylight savings time continues; and more.

Canada&rsquo;s plan to become an associate member of the EU has left some students wondering if studying abroad will become more accessible; Canada continues trade discussions with the U.S., but Trump&rsquo;s &lsquo;concept of a deal&rsquo; has created some confusion; time zones throughout Canada just got more confusing as the debate over daylight savings time continues; and more.

CTV National News for Thursday, March 5, 2026: Middle East war widens, and President Trump says he must help choose Iran’s next leader

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