President Trump, bipartisan leaders discuss deal on DACA
Posted: Updated:President Donald Trump was flanked by a bipartisan group of congressional leaders who came to the table to negotiate some long-standing issues, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA.
DACA extends protections for immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children.
The president appealed to everyone in the room to "put country before party" during the Tuesday meeting.
Minority Whip Sen. Dick Durbin says that as of March 1, 1,000 so-called 'Dreamers' will lose DACA protection each day if a deal isn't made.
"Lives are hanging in the balance of our getting the job done. In a matter of days, we can come together and reach an agreement," says Sen. Durbin.
Nelson Melgar, a DACA recipient who came to the U.S. from Honduras 14 years ago, lives in Glen Cove. He is hopeful he will be able to keep working in the country he's grown to love.
"We want to make this country stronger," says Melgar. "We want to be part of this country for generations to come."
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy admitted that the talks will take significant work.
"We'll all have to give a little and I'll be the first one willing to," says Rep. McCarthy.
President Trump spoke confidently to the press, saying that the "people sitting around this table want to get something done in good faith and I think we're on our way to doing it."
The president says if lawmakers can agree on a bill and bring it to his desk, he will sign it.
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April 24th Special Election - Meet the Candidates
April 24th Special Election - Meet the Candidates
News 12 Long Island invited the candidates in the April 24 special election to submit a short video about themselves.
News 12 Long Island invited the candidates in the April 24 special election to submit a short video about themselves.
Budget crisis looms ahead for City of Long Beach
Budget crisis looms ahead for City of Long Beach
The City of Long Beach could run out of money in just three weeks, prompting proposals for service cuts and possible layoffs.
The City of Long Beach could run out of money in just three weeks, prompting proposals for service cuts and possible layoffs.
The City of Long Beach could run out of money in just three weeks, prompting proposals for service cuts and possible layoffs.
Ex-town attorney takes the stand in Mangano-Venditto trial
Ex-town attorney takes the stand in Mangano-Venditto trial
A former Oyster Bay official who admitted to accepting bribes took the stand Monday in the Mangano-Venditto corruption trial.
A former Oyster Bay official who admitted to accepting bribes took the stand Monday in the Mangano-Venditto corruption trial.
Trump cries 'slime ball' after former FBI director slams him
Trump cries 'slime ball' after former FBI director slams him
President Donald Trump laced into James Comey as an "untruthful slime ball" on Friday as the White House and the national Republican Party mounted a withering counterattack against the former FBI director and his stinging new memoir.
President Donald Trump laced into James Comey as an "untruthful slime ball" on Friday as the White House and the national Republican Party mounted a withering counterattack against the former FBI director and his stinging new memoir.
Congressional candidate seeks campaign funds for child care
Congressional candidate seeks campaign funds for child care
A candidate for Rep. Peter King’s seat wants to use campaign contributions to pay for a baby sitter while she runs for Congress.
A candidate for Rep. Peter King’s seat wants to use campaign contributions to pay for a baby sitter while she runs for Congress.
A candidate for Rep. Peter King’s seat wants to use campaign contributions to pay for a baby sitter while she runs for Congress.
Trump furious after FBI seizes documents from his lawyer
Trump furious after FBI seizes documents from his lawyer
Federal agents carrying court-authorized search warrants have seized documents from President Donald Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen.
Federal agents carrying court-authorized search warrants have seized documents from President Donald Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen.
Gov. Cuomo leads ‘Blue Wave’ rally in Holtsville
Gov. Cuomo leads ‘Blue Wave’ rally in Holtsville
Gov. Andrew Cuomo led a so-called Blue Wave rally on the Island Sunday, where he and other leaders called on voters to elect Democrats in the November election.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo led a so-called Blue Wave rally on the Island Sunday, where he and other leaders called on voters to elect Democrats in the November election.
Impatient for wall, Trump wants US military to secure border
Impatient for wall, Trump wants US military to secure border
President Donald Trump walks from the Oval Office to the Marine One helicopter as he departs for Mar-A-Lago from the South Lawn of the White House on March 23, 2018 in Washington, DC.
Trump administration officials say they're crafting a new legislative package aimed at closing immigration "loopholes.".
Trump administration officials say they're crafting a new legislative package aimed at closing immigration "loopholes.".
Change to Census roils many immigrants
Change to Census roils many immigrants
Some immigrants say the addition of a question about citizenship status on the 2020 United States Census is a bullying tactic aimed at immigrant communities.
Some immigrants say the addition of a question about citizenship status on the 2020 United States Census is a bullying tactic aimed at immigrant communities.
Some immigrants say the addition of a question about citizenship status on the 2020 United States Census is a bullying tactic aimed at immigrant communities.
Newsday's Joye Brown revisits latest Singh testimony
Newsday's Joye Brown revisits latest Singh testimony
Brown discusses the latest developments in the corruption trial of former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and former Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto.
Brown discusses the latest developments in the corruption trial of former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and former Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto.
Brown discusses the latest developments in the corruption trial of former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and former Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto.
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Funeral to be held for priest who died after Shelter Island home invasion
Funeral to be held for priest who died after Shelter Island home invasion
As News 12 has reported, Reverend Canon Paul Wancura, 87, was discovered tied up and injured back in March.
As News 12 has reported, Reverend Canon Paul Wancura, 87, was discovered tied up and injured back in March.
As News 12 has reported, Reverend Canon Paul Wancura, 87, was discovered tied up and injured back in March.
Woman accused of driving with suspended license, spitting on police
Woman accused of driving with suspended license, spitting on police
Police say Jahnay Harley blew through several stop signs on Schleigel Boulevard in North Amityville on Monday afternoon.
Police say Jahnay Harley blew through several stop signs on Schleigel Boulevard in North Amityville on Monday afternoon.
Police say Jahnay Harley blew through several stop signs on Schleigel Boulevard in North Amityville on Monday afternoon.
Police say Jahnay Harley blew through several stop signs on Schleigel Boulevard in North Amityville on Monday afternoon.
Charges upgraded against driver in fatal Lawrence crash
Charges upgraded against driver in fatal Lawrence crash
Rahmel Watkins is now facing two upgraded charges of manslaughter.
Rahmel Watkins is now facing two upgraded charges of manslaughter.
Police: Man attempted to kill girlfriend before killing himself in Bay Shore
Police: Man attempted to kill girlfriend before killing himself in Bay Shore
Police spent hours searching a trailer inside an industrial park on Washington Avenue around 1:30 p.m. Monday.
Police spent hours searching a trailer inside an industrial park on Washington Avenue around 1:30 p.m. Monday.
Phone scam targets 9/11 survivors, first responders
Phone scam targets 9/11 survivors, first responders
A phone scam is targeting survivors and first responders of the Sept. 11 terror attack in Manhattan.
A phone scam is targeting survivors and first responders of the Sept. 11 terror attack in Manhattan.
A phone scam is targeting survivors and first responders of the Sept. 11 terror attack in Manhattan.
Gov. Cuomo calls for statewide plastic bag ban
Gov. Cuomo calls for statewide plastic bag ban
Gov. Andrew Cuomo began pushing for a statewide ban on single-use plastic shopping bags Monday.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo began pushing for a statewide ban on single-use plastic shopping bags Monday.
Van kills 10 and injures 15 in Toronto; driver in custody
Van kills 10 and injures 15 in Toronto; driver in custody
A rented van plowed down a crowded Toronto sidewalk Monday, killing 10 people and injuring 15 before the driver fled and was quickly arrested in a confrontation with police, Canadian authorities said.
A rented van plowed down a crowded Toronto sidewalk Monday, killing 10 people and injuring 15 before the driver fled and was quickly arrested in a confrontation with police, Canadian authorities said.
Finance exec: Singh facilitated loans backed by Oyster Bay Town
Finance exec: Singh facilitated loans backed by Oyster Bay Town
A finance executive linked a disgraced restaurateur to about $20 million in loans backed by the Town of Oyster Bay Monday during testimony in the federal corruption trial against Ed Mangano and John Venditto.
A finance executive linked a disgraced restaurateur to about $20 million in loans backed by the Town of Oyster Bay Monday during testimony in the federal corruption trial against Ed Mangano and John Venditto.
Spokesman: George HW Bush hospitalized with blood infection
Spokesman: George HW Bush hospitalized with blood infection
Former President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized in Houston with an infection, just after attending the funeral of his wife, Barbara, a spokesman said Monday.
Former President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized in Houston with an infection, just after attending the funeral of his wife, Barbara, a spokesman said Monday.
Legendary Met Ed Kranepool needs kidney transplant
Legendary Met Ed Kranepool needs kidney transplant
Legendary New York Mets first baseman Ed Kranepool has two failing kidneys and needs a transplant, he says.
Legendary New York Mets first baseman Ed Kranepool has two failing kidneys and needs a transplant, he says.
Legendary New York Mets first baseman Ed Kranepool has two failing kidneys and needs a transplant, he says.
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome baby boy
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome baby boy
It's the third child for Kate and Prince William, and he's fifth in line to the British throne.
It's the third child for Kate and Prince William, and he's fifth in line to the British throne.
Photos: Mother's Day gifts 2018
Photos: Mother's Day gifts 2018
News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen is joined by Newsday's Valerie Kellogg who has a list of Mother's Day gifts.
News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen is joined by Newsday's Valerie Kellogg who has a list of Mother's Day gifts.
News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen is joined by Newsday's Valerie Kellogg who has a list of Mother's Day gifts.
News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen is joined by Newsday's Valerie Kellogg who has a list of Mother's Day gifts.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
LIT will perform as part of the Loudwire's Gen-X Summer on Thursday, July 26 at 6 p.m. Other performers include Buckcherry, POD and Alien Ant Farm.
A look at the performers coming to the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in 2018.
A look at the performers coming to the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in 2018.
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Dog Day Fridays for April 20
Dog Day Fridays for April 20
Lizzy is a Retriever, Shepherd mix. She is only 2 years old and has all the makings of a great family dog. She appears to be good with children and other dogs.
Pet Peeves, an organization that donates and helps support shelters, and Last Hope Animal Rescue visited the News 12 Long Island studios with three adorable dogs this week.
Pet Peeves, an organization that donates and helps support shelters, and Last Hope Animal Rescue visited the News 12 Long Island studios with three adorable dogs this week.
Fire destroys businesses in Babylon Village
Fire destroys businesses in Babylon Village
Fire officials believe the fire began at Empire Nutrition, which was slated to have its grand opening Thursday.
Fire officials believe the fire began at Empire Nutrition, which was slated to have its grand opening Thursday.
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.