Final Days Of Midterm Campaigning, Alaska Senate Race Controversy, Iran War Plans

President Trump is changing his final campaign strategy as Republicans try to close an early-voting gap and hold off Democratic gains in competitive races across the country.
Alaska’s tight Senate race is facing new scrutiny after allegations that Democrats helped recruit a spoiler candidate with the same name as the Republican incumbent, while Mary Peltola denies knowing about the effort.
Connecticut Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, who was briefed on possible new U.S. strikes on Iran, is warning that the plan could trigger a major escalation as American forces continue building up in the region.

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(0:00) Introduction
(0:53) Final Campaign Days
(4:30) Alaska Senate Race
(8:23) Iran War Plans

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