 The tidal basin in Washington is pink with cherry blossoms on Friday, March 25, 2016. (AP Photo/J. David Ake) Happy Monday from Washington, where the cherry blossoms have reached their brief and beautiful peak bloom. On the other side of the country, another peak is being discussed. California may soon adopt the highest rate for minimum wage in the United States. Lawmakers there are expected to announce the deal today, which would incrementally raise the per-hour wage to at least $15 over the next six years, up from the state's current $10 rate. (You can read more background on this in a piece by my colleague Lydia DePillis.)
WHAT WE'RE WATCHING THIS WEEK: * The newest episode of the Presidential podcast is out! It's about 12th president Zachary Taylor—in particular, whether his background as a military hero helped him in the White House and why conspiracy theories swirled around his death. * Though Congress is in recess, several senators will return to Washington this week for private meetings with Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland. Among those will be Mark S. Kirk, the first Republican who has agreed to meet with the judge. | 
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