The Latest: Officials make deal on California immigrant bill

The Latest on California's efforts to prevent a Trump administration crackdown on illegal immigration and an order to end a program giving deportation protection to young immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally or by parents who overstayed visas. California Gov. Jerry Brown and the state's top Senate leader have agreed to legislation that would further restrict interactions between state and local law enforcement officers and federal immigration agents.

Schumer tells Sinema he’s backing her in Ariz. Senate race

Charles Ellis Schumer RSC Chairman: Harvey aid could be jeopardized if linked with debt ceiling Dems prep for major fight over Trump USDA science pick Ex-Medicare chief promotes ObamaCare enrollment on Twitter after Trump cuts outreach funding MORE phoned Rep. Kyrsten Sinema during the August recess and told her he would back her over other primary candidates should she decide to run against vulnerable Sen. Jeffrey Lane Flake The Memo: GOP fears damage from Trump's move on DACA Pavlich: Congress's move on DACA The Memo: Trump faces critical fall MORE Schumer also placed a phone call with Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, another Democrat who had been eyeing a Senate bid, and told him he was going with Sinema, the sources said.

Senators unveil proposal to block military transgender ban

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, a New York Democrat, speaks while by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, listens during a news conference Dec. 2, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - A bipartisan pair of senators introduced an amendment Monday to try to reverse President Donald Trump's ban on transgender individuals serving in the military. The amendment from New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins would prevent the military from kicking out transgender service members solely based on their gender identity, according to a copy of the language obtained by CNN.

California Challenges Trump’s Decision to End DACA

California sued the Trump administration Monday over its decision to end a program that gives protection from deportation to young immigrants brought to the United States illegally as children or by parents who overstayed visas. The lawsuit's legal arguments largely mirror those already filed in a lawsuit last week by 15 other states and the District of Columbia.

Kid Rock Rips New York Post and Al Sharpton in Facebook Rant,…

On Monday, the rockstar and aspiring senator trashed a New York Post article and Al Sharpton, among others, and called Detroit's Sam Riddle "a piece of sh criminal." Rock's public relations rep gave select media - including TheWrap - a heads-up that "a statement regarding the recent controversies being reported in the news" would be coming this morning.

The Latest: Mexican diplomat meets with California officials

In this Jan. 24, 2017 file photo, Mexico's Foreign Relations Secretary Luis Videgaray speaks to reporters in Mexico City. Mexico's top diplomat will make a two-day visit to immigrant-friendly California as relations between his country and the U.S. government have strained over President Donald Trump's border wall and immigration and trade proposals.

Solemn, personal ceremonies as US commemorates 9/11

This undated artist rendering provided by bioLINIA and Paul Murdoch Architects via that National Park Service shows a depiction of the completed Tower of Voices that will be part of the Flight 93 National Memorial. The 16th anniversary of United Flight 93's crash into a Pennsylvania field during the 9/11 terrorist attacks will mark the beginning of the end of a $46 million effort to transform the rural Pennsylvania crash site into a national memorial park.

Congress sits idle in the face of genocide

Kenneth W. Starr, a former U.S. solicitor general and federal judge, served as independent counsel in the Whitewater and Monica Lewinsky investigations during the Clinton administration. In the wake of the Islamic State's genocidal practices in Iraq, the plight of religious minorities on the plain of Nineveh continues unabated.

Equifax Hack Is – Exhibit A’ in Case for Regulation, Durbin Says

The massive data breach at Equifax Inc. is "exhibit A" on why regulation is essential in the U.S. free-market economy, second-ranking Senate Democrat Dick Durbin said Monday. "We are duty-bound to step in on behalf of innocent citizens who are going to pay a price," Durbin said in an interview with Bloomberg News.

Catholic leaders decry Dems’ questioning of judicial pick

In this May 10, 2017, file photo, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. Catholic leaders and university presidents are objecting to Feinstein's line of questioning for one of President Donald Trump's judicial nominees, arguing the focus on her faith is misplaced and runs counter to the Constitution's prohibition on religious tests for political office.

N.J. lawmaker’s Hurricane Sandy cell phone tower bill just got a major boost in Senate

WASHINGTON -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr.'s bill to speed up cell phone tower repairs after a hurricane or other disaster received a major endorsement Sunday when Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said he would work towards passage his chamber. Schumer, D-N.Y., said the recent hurricanes emphasized the need for residents hit by such storms to have cell service restored as soon as possible.

Chabot: GOP: Warren prioritizes health of 2020 run over Mass. residents

Republican rivals blasted Sen. Elizabeth Warren's recent support of single-payer health care, saying her backing of Sen. Bernie Sanders' high-profile bill - expected to be introduced in Congress this week - is proof she's eyeing a 2020 presidential run. "Warren's endorsement shows she's more focused on the White House than Massachusetts," said state Rep. Geoff Diehl, a Whitman Republican running to oust the senior senator.

Trump’s in danger dancing with Democrats

"If, as a voter, you think what we need is more Republicans in Washington to cut a deal with Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer, then I guess Donald Trump's your guy." Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas spoke those words in Manchester, N.H., in January 2016.