This Week in Washington: Will Canada be compensated in legal battle over $166B tariff refunds

The midterms hangover continues in the U.S., with Republicans regrouping after facing major losses in the election. Joining Miranda Anthistle, our Washington expert Reggie Cecchini shares the latest on the matter. Many attribute that loss to the ongoing war in Iran – which has triggered skyrocketing gas prices – and President Donald Trump’s handling of the situation. Despite hope for a renewed push for a deal between the two nations, Trump has said, “We don’t need a deal with Iran.” Meanwhile, Republicans have blocked a bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over alleged abuse of power in that war. Amid this new wave of blue, democrat Scott Colom made history in Mississippi after his election win, thanks to a strong online presence. Also, on ‘This Week in Washington’, will Canada get any compensation in the high-stakes legal battle over $166 billion worth of tariff refunds? Experts say it’s unlikely. And, after pushing for former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang — who resigned at the centre of a major political scandal — to take his job back, the U.S. president is now suggesting ex-Apple CEO Tim Cook is the “only man” fit to replace him. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/12148479/nvidia-jensen-huang-honey-trap-scandal/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews #ThisWeekinWashington #USpolitics 0:00 US policy on Iran war 1:40 Impeachment of Pete Hegseth 2:42 Democratic midterm agenda 3:49 Tariff refund legal battles 5:10 Nvidia controversy and Trump