5 things you need to know Tuesday
Jeff Sessions to testify before Senate Intelligence Committee
Attorney General Jeff Sessions will get his turn in the spotlight Tuesday after ex-FBI director James Comey made headlines last week with his testimony. Sessions agreed to testify "in light of reports regarding Mr. Comey's recent testimony," and requested a public hearing before the Senate. According to Comey, Sessions may have had an undisclosed third meeting with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak, which could make him vulnerable in the Russia probe. Sessions is also expected to testify about the moments prior to a private conversation in which Comey alleges Trump asked him to drop the FBI probe into former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Jury could determine Bill Cosby's fate
Jury deliberations in Bill Cosby's sexual assault case are scheduled to resume Tuesday after the trial, which was supposed to last about two weeks, came to a close much sooner than expected. Judge Steven O’Neill sent jurors to their hotel rooms after they deliberated for several hours. The trial ended quickly thanks to the Cosby defense team’s decision to rest its case after a little more than five minutes, calling only one witness. The former Cosby Show star is charged with three counts of aggravated indecent assault in connection with an encounter with Andrea Constand at his home in 2004.
Uber internal investigation concludes
Former U.S. attorney general Eric Holder is slated to release his recommendations publicly Tuesday after a four-month internal investigation into sexual harassment claims at Uber. The ride-share company’s board voted over the weekend to approve Holder's report. Monday, Uber Vice President Emil Michael resigned. The board is also considering a leave of absence for CEO Travis Kalanick, who has received much of the blame for Uber’s toxic culture making headlines.
Trump heads to Wisconsin to tout apprenticeship benefits
President Trump will be visiting Wisconsin on Tuesday to push expansion of the nation’s use of apprenticeships to fulfill labor needs. The tour, which will take place at Waukesha County Technical College, will be used to publicize the Trump administration’s goal to fill the skills gap that makes filling jobs in manufacturing and other sectors difficult. Trump will be accompanied by daughter Ivanka Trump, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta.
Despite snazzy new technology, SUV headlights are still lagging behind
An auto research organization found that U.S. sport-utility vehicles' headlights still lag behind acceptable standards despite sleek design, a new study released Tuesday finds.According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, only two of the U.S. auto industry's 37 mid-size sport-utility vehicles offer headlight packages with "good" performance. Some of the problems with headlight performance include basic manufacturing errors, such as aiming headlights properly when they’re installed. Safety advocates warn that poor headlight performance, including incorrectly aimed beams and excessive glare, endangers motorists and pedestrians.
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