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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. Tomorrow, voters will decide some races and ballot measures. They include redrawing the congressional map in California. That's a Democratic Party response to redistricting in some red states ahead of next year's midterm elections, a three way race involving a Republican, a Democrat and a Democrat running as an independent to replace New York City Democratic Mayor Eric Adams and gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia. VPNs Jad Khalil is watching that regardless.
Jad Khalil (0:46)
Of who wins, Virginia will have its first woman governor. Democrats nominated former Congresswoman Abigail Spamberger and Republicans chose Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earl Sears. Both candidates closing arguments included kitchen table issues like affordability, health care, education and energy. Spamberger has also spoken about being a bulwark against Trump, while Earl Sears has spent a lot of airtime opposing accommodating transgender students.
Ryland Barton (1:10)
VPNs Jad Khalil reporting. The Trump administration says it will partially fund the SNAP food aid program after two federal judges required the payments to continue, but payments will be cut in half and likely delayed. About 1 in 8Americans depend on the program. Before the rulings, the administration said it would not continue the funding due to the government Shutdown. More than 20 Democrat led states are suing the Trump administration for new restrictions to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The rule blocks nonprofit and government workers from the program if federal officials determine their employer has a, quote, substantial illegal purpose. States argue the administration has overstepped its authority. The AI music platform Udio is giving users just 48 hours to save their tracks before shutting off downloads. The move follows a copyright settlement with universal music. As NPR's Windsor Johnston reports, it's a deal that's already sparking major backlash.
Windsor Johnston (2:10)
This song wasn't written by a musician. It was created by Udio, an AI tool that lets anyone generate music just by typing in a prompt. Now users have 48 hours to download any songs they've made on the platform. Udo is removing downloads as part of a legal settlement with Universal Music, which sued the company over copyright infringement. The two companies say they'll launch a joint streaming platform, but the move is raising concerns. With dozens of AI music lawsuits still pending. Artists and tech critics warn this could set a precedent for locking creative control into corporate hands. Windsor Johnston, NPR News.