Animosity. Michelle mac lieu sew is on capitol hill with more details about senator Jeff Sessions confirmation hearing to be the next attorney general. Reporter senator Jeff Sessions made his case in front of the senate panel. Why he should be the next u. S. Attorney general. So i come before you today as a colleague, whos worked with you for years and some of you 20 years you know what i am who i am. Reporter but not all of the colleagues will be friendly. Senator core key booker and congressman john lewis will testify against senator sessions nomination because of his record on civil rights. Sessions was denied a federal judgeship in 1986 when the republican Led Committee rejected his nomination because witnesses reported he used racially offensive language. These are false charges. Reporter democrats also questioned senator sessions commitment to the Voting Rights act. Legislation which protects minorities access to the polls. I deeply understand the or country. And the horrendous impact that relentless and systemic discrimination and the denial of voting sights has had on our africanamerican brothers and sisters. Reporter but he is not wavering in his tough stance against immigration. We will prosecute those who repeatedly violate our borders. It will be my priority to confront these crimes vigorously, effectively, and immediately. Reporter protestors dressed up as kkk members tried to interrupt the hearings but were quickly escorted out. Michelle makaluso for cbs news, capitol hill. Senator sessions also disavowed the kkk during his testimony, calling it hateful ideology. In a different hearing room in about an hour, top u. S. Intelligence officials return to capitol hill for another round of testimony about russias intelligence activities before the senate an unclassified report last week accuses russian president Vladimir Putin of ordering an influenced campaign in 2016 aimed at the u. S. President ial election. President elect donald trump acknowledges the russian interference, but says they did not alter the voting process in any way. The violence gripping afghanistan is another thorny issue for the Trump Administration to tackle once in office. The taliban says it is behind this mornings boll, in coo bombings in kabul. A car bomb parked near the same site of the first attack went off moments later, afghan Officials Say three people were hurt. And president obama will likely out the the progress troops made in afghanistan during his Farewell Speech tonight from his hometown of chicago. Hes also expected to tell americans not to lose faith in their future, no matter what they think about their next president. Now this comes as a new poll shows more americans believe that his pren regarded by a solid majority as he wraps up his presidency. You can watch the president s farewell address beginning at 9 00 tonight right here on wusa9. Federal parks potentials have a formally established the Harriet TubmanNational Historic park in upstate new york. The annoyancement and signing ceremony happened this morning right here in d. C. The park encompasses tubmans old home in auburn, new york and a nearby church she went to regularly. It will focus on her work later on in her life when she was an active proponent for womens suffrage and other causes. It will be a sister park to the Harriet Tubman underground railroad National Historical park here in maryland. The maryland born tubman died in auburn, new york in 1913 and thats where shes buried. Jurors in the dylann roof murder trial could begin deliberations for his sentencing as early as today. The 22yearold fa or death in the fatal 2015 shooting of nine parishioners inside an Historical Black Church in charleston, south carolina. In court, roof expressed a lack of remorse for the killings. A manhunt is underway for the suspect accused of gunning down a Florida Police sergeant. Police say Markeith Loyd shot and killed Master SergeantDebra Clayton monday. Orange county sheriffs Deputy Norman liuation was also killed in lewis was also killed in a motorcycle accident during the accident. Oz a harvey fran coo Omar Villafranca reports he needs to turn himself in. Reporter Orlando PoliceMaster SergeantDebra Clayton was wearing body armor. But she was killed when she was struck by three rounds. Chief john mima says their officers are prepared to track the suspect to the ends of the earth. I assure you we will not rest unti hind bars. Reporter hours after the manhunt for him began, Orange County sheriffs Deputy Norman lewis died when the motorcycle was struck by a van. Detectives have been looking for 41yearold Markeith Loyd since december 13th. When his pregnant exgirlfriend sade dixon was murdered and her brother was wounded. Orlando police saluted claytons flag draped ode flag draped body monday. She was on the force for 17 years. Officer Marlon Mcclain served with clayton. Debra was not only a good friend but good officer, dragon boat teammate and just one wonderful person. Someone you cant replace in the world. Reporter married with a college aged son, she spent time mentoring through paddling. Well, she might not have been the best paddler. But she was the best spirit. Reporter andrea started the dueling dragons project which saw cops team up on boats with orlandos at risk kids. She was a police officer. A mom. A wife. And a uhhuh. What are the kids going to miss from this . Theyre devastated already. I had phone calls and texts, miss andrea, its not true, is it . Because chessel id. She was shes solid. She was always there. Reporter investigators are calling loyd amounted the dangerous because she armed and dangerous because he allegedly carjacked a vehicle in this parking lot and shot at another officer. Theres a 60,000 reward for any information that that leads to his arrest that leads to his arrest. Omar villafranca, cbs news, orlando. A renewed push for paid sick leave is in the works in maryland. The goveor and Senate Leadership appear to be on board. Except their plans differ when it comes to one thing. Householders say companies with leaders say companies with 15 or more employees should offer seven days of paid sick leave and Governor Hogan says companies with 50 or more workers should offer five days. The general ail semiwill dis assembly will discuss the proposals tomorrow. We just have to see even warmer temperatures. But were happy to say were now freezing instead of just frigid. Heres allyson way with the ray with the first alert forecast. We made the 32degree mark, thats step one in getting a little warmer, its been very cold for a while all weekend lock. Below the freezing mark. So here comes our slow and steady warmup. Hey first look at live doppler, we had passing snow showers for areas to the north and west. Thats since faded away. Just a couple of flurries west of 81 and well be cloudy and dry for the daylight hours, after the sun sets were going to be tracking some showers, not done with the precip just yet for today. Stay tuned thats coming up. Right now 32 thats a nice sight to see through nice sight to see through washington. 24 for frederick and 28 in hagueers town. Its still cold and cloudy out there. Factor in the wind out of the southeast thats going to play south though thats going to play a big role in the forecast. Only 13 for hagerstown and 17 for leesburg and elsewhere. For today were going to the 30s much of the day still chilly but note after the sun sets the temperature is still is still increasing. Yeah the southerly winds bringing in some warm air than we track the showers. There are some areas that might not be warm enough where we could have a little one doe of opportunity for some freezing rain or window of the opportunity for some freezing rain or mixed precipitation. Ill pinpoint that coming up in just a bit. Always get the latest forecast on the wusa9 app. It was a tragic day in the district. Many will never forget. Thursday marked two years since the train leaving the Lenfant Plaza metro station went dark filling up with smoke because of an electrical problem. Dozens of people suffered from smoke inhalation but one woman died. As mikea turner reports lawsuits are stilt piling up but melt row says fingers are being pointed in the wrong direction. Reporter since the incident at least 80 lawsuits have been filed against the agency which is saying now the d. C. Fire department should be held responsible. Metro old carol glover and the injuries of at least 80 people on the smoke filled train near the metro station two years ago isnt their fault. It says the d. C. Fire and Ems Department is to blame. But some people like metro rider larry coal better disagrees. I think that metro should take responsibility for what happened that day. There was probably some fault on all sides. Reporter on monday, metro asked the judge to drop tall lawsuits against them related to herdesses and passenger her death and passenger injuries because the Fire Department is responsible for rescues and evacuations of trains. A process that Officials Say didnt run smoothly. According to court documents, the agency accuses the department of ignoring wmatas efforts to relay critical information. Toe they say the failure to communicate resulted in delayed help. Youre talking about youre talking about having fire be responsible the someg that should be metro. Reporter a spokesperson has not commented on the allegations yet. But says its reviewing the claims. The deadly incident triggered improvements to the rail system and federal oversight to get them done. According to a report, contracts for communication upgrades for radio and cell phones have been awarded. More training for workers and maintenance is underway. Reporting from southwest, mikea turner, wusa9. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is also arguing immunity from the lawsuits, because of the way it was created which was by an agreement between congress, the district, maryland, and virginia. Well, weve been talking about how the Incoming Administration will affect the country. Next, we take a look at how trumps distinct taste in decor could ailfect the funnishings in the ailfect the furnishings in the with toothpaste or plain water. An their dentures and even though their dentures look clean, in reality theyre not. If a denture were to be put under a microscope, we can see all the bacteria that still exists on the denture, and that bacteria multiplies very rapidly. Thats why dentists recommend cleaning with polident everyday. Polidents unique micro clean formula works in just 3 minutes, resher, brighter denture every day. Welcome back to the news at noon. Heres the live look at the will become home to a new first family. And that means new decorations. The trumps are wellknown for their distinctive taste. Weijia jiang takes a look at how the trump aesthetic could translate at 1600 pennsylvania avenue. Reporter just as the transition of power between president s is seamless, so is the swapping of their stuff at the white house. 16 hours. 16 hours is a turnaround and a lot of what will happen, the public will never see. Reporter Bradley Blakeman served as president george w. Bushs deputy assistant. He says moving cant start until noon on inauguration day. Whats it like . It was it was organized chaos but more like a ballet between things moving in and things moving out. They had it down to a science. Reporter on january 20th, the choreographed chaos will unfold again when the trumps move in. Turning the white house into their home. I love living in this room. Its on the sunny side of the house. Reporter Kennedy Onassis restored the building and created the white houses historical association. Which still approves all major changes. The trumps will have free reign over the private residence barring any structural updates. And president elect donald trump can completely redo the oval office. From art to wallpaper to the rug, a defining feature. One of the things that he loves in raise residences is his residences is exquisite detail. Reporter washington interior design remarry predicts the trumps wont bring the decadent style of their manhattan apartment to d. C. People want you to be thinking about the ideas that are going to be helping their lives. And not focus as much attention on the 65,000 chippendale mirror. Reporter like every first family, the trumps will be temporary tenants with a duty to preserve the permanent history of the white house. Weijia jiang, s redecorating sniffle the government provides bill . The government provides a modest budget but its up to the new first family to pay for most moving expenses and the finer elements of decorating. And as for art, many museums and collectors will allow president s to borrow pieces. A familiar voice will be noticeably absent the day donald trump is sworn in. Charlie brotman has announced every inaugural parade since 1956 but this year the trump team is bringing in a new voice. An announcer named steve ray. The brotman told us he was informed of the change by e mail but not given a reason. Now trump is saying in essence, hey man you did me good. Is there anything i can do for you . Well, i am an announcer. You got it baby. Brotman. Get that bum out of here. Trumps team though has confirmed he will be honored as announcer chairman at the inauguration. Now is the perfect time to download the wusa9 app. If you are one stop shop for information about the inauguration. From a schedule of events to whats open to parking, Public Transportation schedules, and road closures. Now it was taken down but a controversial painting inspired by ferguson, missouri is going back up again. Law enforcement agencies are outraged over the painting depicting officers as pigs. California republican congressman Duncan Hunter took it down and returned it to the office of democratic congressman William Lacey clay whose district includes fergusons. Today members of the Congressional Black Caucus will hold an event to rehang that painting in the tunnel leading to the capitol in the area full of artwork submitted by students for the annual congressional art competition. The west coast is bracing for new snow and rain from the massive storm system that already battered the region. And flooding has forced thousands from their homes. After days of rain, the California California lost a centuries old sequoia carved into a living tunnel in the 1880s but the Silver Lining is california can use the snow and rain after five years of drought. You know we told you you can go to the wusa9 app for everything you want to know about the inauguration. Im sure a lot of people want to know how to dress for the inauguration, sometimes a little damp and sometimes freezing cold. Ill looked ahead to the long Term Forecast for inauguration day. And of course, being you know, this far out, its going to change. Absolutely. But for now, it did look dry. And mildish. Not too cold. Not too warm. Kind of just right. But thats far out. Sometimes the models just show kind of a climate logical average anyway. But not too bad or too shabby. Update forecast of course. I would plan too bring at least a couple to bring at least a couple of layers. We have one warm day on our seven day but thats one of seven. So yeah your chance of getting a real warm day are frit slim. Pretty slim. Cloudy skies out there. Its still cold. 32 degrees but you know what . Were finally, finally above freezing. Its been a while. Huh . Well here we are winds out of the south thats going to play a big role in the forecast today and a little bit of a breeze still feeling about 24 degrees out there. Pretty dry air and around the region into the 20s still. But we are headed to the near upper 30s near 40 degrees today. So when you check the app and it says high near 39, well guess what . Its not going the feel 39 before the sun sets. In fact these temperatures dont arrive until about the midnight hour. Not very typical. This does happen every once in a while but southerly winds are going to really kick in after the sun sets. And bring in this warm air so it arrives just before the midnight hour. And before these showers arrive. So we have thos not everybody saw them but areas in West Virginia picked up about an inch of snow and even a trace near frederick and little bit more for that for some areas. The day . Well, the showers arrive at the same time the temperature the increasing so that creates a little window here for our friends in hagerstown and frederick to see sleet and freezing rain. We hope the southerly winds do their job but watch out for that. If youre going to be traveling after 9 00 p. M. On 70 north of frederick, thats where you want to be a little concerned and cautious if you see anything on your windshield it could be frozen. On the ground. By midnight tonight, everyones sleeping maybe. So some showers coming on through. This shouldnt impact the wednesday morning too much. As you get out of here before 4 00, 5 00 in the morning. Were actually going to see some sunshine for tomorrow and then another round. This is warm front coming on through for the evening hours. The higher the warm front we get to the 60s thursday is the day. Maybe to have and you know thats not going to last too long. That cold front comes on through and then stalls out for the weekend. Thats going to leave our weekend chilly and wet at times. Its not a washout. But youre going to see some showers here or there come friday night. Saturday and into sunday. Well be right back. Now at havertys furniture, its our new year Savings Event. Save up to onethousand dollars in bonus discounts to create your perfect home. Plus youlget twentyfour month, nointerest financing. With havertys, your home can be perfect, even when life isnt. The new year Savings Event at havertys. Life looks good. Spending the day with my niece. E that me me smile. I dont use super poligrip for hold, because my dentures fit well. Before those little pieces would get in between my dentures and my gum and it was uncomfortable. Even well fitting dentures let in food particles. Just a few dabs of super poligrip free is clinically proven to seal out more food particles so youre more comfortable and confident while you eat. So its not about keeping my dentures in, its about keeping the food particles out. Try super poligrip free. Caught on camera, the one and only bill walton during last nights championship game. He was caught in the middle of a rant coming back from commercial break. It was about weed. Take a listen. And driven by you marijuana should not be a schedule one drug. Get them. All the people who have been in trouble for it for all these years, obama just blanket amnesty and lets move on the future. Earlier in the show he was caught saying i like to get high. And hes openly criticized also the ncaa rules for punishing College Players for smoking marijuana. Oh by the way, hes dressed as uncle sam we failed to mention that in case you didnt get it. It took three people to rescue the cow on a frozen pond in oregon. Its owner says the cow ventured onto the pond and fell and couldnt get back up. The guys lass sewed the animal and lassoed the okay, your seven day forecast is so cold today and cloudy. Might see a little bit of sunshine later on today for Central Virginia before the sun sets and some showers tonight. 5 00. Thats it for wusa9 news. We will be back with that at 5 00. And until then, have a great day. [ captions by caption colorado, llc 8007757838 email comments captioncolorado. Com ] chloe excuse me. Id like to fill out a missingpersons report. Kevin one of the officers can help you with that. Chloe right, but theyre busy right now. Kevin im sorry, i oh. You. [ chuckling ] hi. Chloe hi. Kevin what are you doing here . 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