From New York City’s high-stakes mayoral race to governor’s contests in New Jersey and Virginia, voters head to the polls in elections that could shape both parties heading into next year’s midterms.

Plus, the nation remembers former Vice President Dick Cheney, who died at 84. One of the most powerful and polarizing figures in modern American politics.

And SNAP payments are being cut in half this month as the shutdown drags on. The White House says it’s doing what it can within the law; Democrats call that an excuse.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.