Democrats who opposed Dream Act in past line up in support, Trump lies are exposed, and some GOP legislators offer support….--Trump shafts McConnell and Ryan, agrees with Dem leaders to package debt ceiling raise with first round of Harvey relief
--many Republican leaders join Obama and other Dems in urging Supreme Court to find political gerrymandering unconstitutional
--Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is now on trial for bribery
--Hollywood producer pal of Netanyahu talks with Israeli investigators about claims he bribed Bibi
--Palestinian leader Abbas cracks down on dissent, latest target is well-known human rights activist Issa Amro
--shifting her focus from North Korea to Iran, Nikki Haley rattles sabers over Obama’s nuclear deal
--2 deep dives recommended today:
--Tim Shorrock recaps the Obama policies that failed to cause North Korea collapse, exposes propaganda in Seth Rogan’s “The Interview” and Sony hack
--and Trevor Aaronson exposes another FBI frame-up of confused Florida man who tried to get out of plot hatched with paid informants
--NFL star Michael Bennett goes public after being roughed up and abused by Las Vegas cops, for being black
--4 California deputies accused of “sadistic and terrorizing acts” against prisoners
--at Shadowproof, Kevin Gosztola nails Hillary loyalist Neera Tanden for her shifting positions on $15 minimum wage
--humanitarian crisis widens in Bangladesh, as Rohynga’s are pushed out of Myanmar and Aung San Suu Kyi blames “terrorists”
--Rush Limbaugh says Hurricane Irma is being used to promote climate change, ignoring the intensity of this year’s extreme weather events
--Lego’s hit turbulence, as kids are now playing with more digital toys
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