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Support for NPR comes from NPR member stations and Eric and Wendy Schmidt through the Schmidt Family Foundation, working toward a healthy, resilient, secure world for all. On the web at theshmit.org. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Rylan Barton. Less than a day after voters in California overwhelmingly approved a new congressional map to favor Democrats, Republicans are suing Carrie Klein. Republicans are suing Carrie Klein of member states. Station KVPR reports on the lawsuit against Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom. The federal complaint argues the redrawn district map passed by voters violates the Constitution, specifically the 14th and 15th amendments. Plaintiffs allege district lines were

redrawn in favor of Hispanic voters, which they claim is illegal because Hispanics are not a minority in California. Lead plaintiff is David Tonguepa, a Republican State Assembly member in Fresno County. This whole process with a sham. And with this lust, suit. We will make sure that we will expose it and we will hold those accountable. Plaintiffs are asking a panel of judges to issue an injunction, preventing the new map from going into effect. The case could make its way to the Supreme Court. For NPR News, I'm Carrie Klein in Fresno. The Federal Aviation Administration says it will reduce air traffic by 10% across some of the nation's busiest airports to maintain safety during the government shutdown. NPR's Joel Rose reports

the agency's dealing with persistent staffing shortages of air traffic controllers. The FAA is planning to reduce air traffic in 40 high-volume markets beginning on Friday. FAA administrator Brian Bedford says the agency wants to reduce the pressure at those airports before safety is compromised. We're not going to wait until we see something flashing red to say, ooh, we should take action now. The FAA has already been delaying flights at some airports because of staffing shortages among air traffic controllers.

Those controllers are required to work without, pay during the shutdown, but some have taken on second jobs and many are calling out sick. Bedford and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy say they'll meet with airline leaders to figure out how to implement the reductions fairly before announcing the details. Joel Rose, NPR News, Washington. Attorney General Pam Bondi is calling Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro a narco terrorist and says he's a threat to U.S. national security. This comes as the Trump administration is ramping up the pressure against Maduro and sending more military assets to the Caribbean. NPR's Ryan Lucas reports.

Speaking on Fox and Friends, Bondi was asked about the $50 million reward. The U.S. government is offering for information leading to Maduro's arrest. Bondi said Maduro is not Venezuela's legitimate leader, and that the reward money is well-merited. We will catch him. This country will catch Maduro. Can't talk about the details, but he should be very frightened. American officials accuse Maduro of narco-terrorism. He is facing an indictment in U.S. federal court for allegedly leading the Cartel de Los Solis,

as well as drug trafficking, U.S. military built up in the Caribbean, and President Trump's acknowledgment that he's authorized CIA covert action in Venezuela has fueled speculation that the Trump administration may take action to try to topple Maduro. Ryan Lucas NPR News. It's NPR. International Police Organization Interpol is launching an effort to fight illegal deforestation in tropical areas. It comes ahead of the UN Climate Summit in Brazil. The efforts aimed at dismantling criminal networks behind.

illegal logging and gold mining. Interpol says they drive large-scale deforestation and generate billions of dollars in illicit profits each year. McDonald's is saying something that not a lot of restaurant chains have said lately, customers are spending more. NPR's Alina Seluk reports the fast food giant credits its deals. McDonald says its U.S. sales grew 2.4% in the latest quarter, not because people came in more often, but because they spent more when they did. The chain points to a return of its snack wraps and extra value meals. McDonald's executives repeated that this is a tough period for restaurants, as low-income families especially are feeling the budget squeeze.

McDonald's executives called out pricier rents and groceries, expensive childcare and inflation, erasing the value of a paycheck. At the same time, more high-income shoppers continue to trade down to fast food, their visits increased by double digits in the quarter. McDonald's is forecasting inflation to stay above average well into 2020. especially higher beef prices. Alina Seleuk, NPR News. A self-portrait by Frida Kahlo could set records when it's sold at auction later this month.

El Sueño La Camo has an estimated price of $40 to $60 million. The painting was created in 1940 and depicts Collo in a four-poster bed with a skeleton. The highest price for a female artist's work is currently $44.4 million for Georgia O'Keefe's Jimsonweed Whiteflower number one. This is NPR News. comes from Wise, the app for using money around the globe. When you manage your money with Wise, you'll always get the mid-market exchange rate with no hidden fees. Join millions of customers and visit wise.com. T's and Cs apply.