10 Things to Know for Tuesday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (all times EDT):

1. WHY THE FATE OF THE TAX CUT PLAN SEEMS DUBIOUS

Democrats want to push tax cuts through the Senate for companies that hire new workers while Republicans may use procedural blockades to derail the measure.

2. EGYPT'S LEGISLATURE CONVENES DESPITE COURT RULING

The Islamist-dominated parliament meets in defiance of a ruling by the country's highest court dissolving the legislature.

3. WHY VETERAN HOUSE DEMOCRATS FACE BIGGER ELECTION CHALLENGES

New district boundaries have turne...