Mueller report, #EqualPayDay, Chicago mayoral election: 5 things to know Tuesday
Barr faces House deadline to turn over Mueller report
Tuesday looms as the deadline set by House Democrats for Attorney General William Barr to turn over the full report from Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian election interference. The leaders of six House committees asked Barr in a letter last week to turn over the full "unredacted" report – including secret grand jury evidence – saying the materials were "urgently needed by our committees to perform their duties under the Constitution." Barr said Friday he would release the report "by mid-April, if not sooner." On Monday, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y, announced that the committee will vote Wednesday to authorize subpoenas for the report if it is not delivered.
Chicago to elect first black female mayor
In a historic election Tuesday, the city of Chicago will elect its first-ever black female mayor — choosing between former federal prosecutor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. The election has been shaped by name-calling, campaign surrogates raising questions about racial authenticity and a barrage of negative campaign advertisements. Both candidates cast themselves as progressives who will center their agendas on improving life and safety for residents in the city's 77 neighborhoods. The latest polling shows that Lightfoot is on her way to winning by a wide margin — leading by a whopping 53 percent to 17 percent. If Lightfoot is elected, she will also be the city's first out LGBT mayor.
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#EqualPayDay calls for better wage conditions for women
On Equal Pay Day, it is prime time to recognize the income discrepancies between men and women in the workforce. Although it may seem as if wage conditions are getting better over time, there is still room for improvement. Women continue to face workplace hardships like fewer promotions, less support and implicit bias. They also experience pregnancy discrimination, exclusion from the "boy's club" and sexual harassment. On top of all that, they're getting paid 80 cents on average for every dollar a man makes — a trend that's expected to continue through the 23rd century.
Nipsey Hussle: Suspect identified after violence erupts at vigil
The Los Angeles Police Department on Tuesday will provide an update on the investigation into the murder of Nipsey Hussle after they identified a suspect in the shooting outside the rapper's apparel store. A Los Angeles native, Hussle, 33, whose real name was Ermias Asghedom, was widely admired for his community-building and investment in local businesses, public schools and in young adults learning coding and other tech skills. On Monday, hundreds of people had gathered in front of the store to pay their respects, with some of Hussle's songs blared through speakers. But after nightfall, the crowd grew violent, and a stabbing contributed to a massive stampede, with at least 19 people injured.
Phillies' Harper plays before former hometown crowd in DC
In one of the most highly-anticipated regular-season MLB games in recent memory, Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday take on the Washington Nationals – Harper’s former team – in D.C. The 26-year-old signed a 13-year, $330 million contract – the richest free-agent deal in MLB history – with the Phillies after spending the first seven seasons of his career with Washington. Nobody knows exactly what kind of reaction the superstar will get, but it should be a raucous scene when the NL East rivals meet for first time this season. There's anticipation beyond the baseball diamond, too, with Harper's wife Kayla announcing Monday on social media that they're expecting a baby boy.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mueller report, #EqualPayDay, Chicago mayoral election: 5 things to know Tuesday
