Judge who sentenced Arpaio for contempt makes DOJ lawyers prove pardon’s legality as legal beagles file novel challenge, defending Constitution….--columnist Jennifer Rubin outlines potential roadblocks to pardon
--former law clerk defends the judge who Trump says treated Arpaio “unfairly”
--in Syria, US airstrikes attempt to block transit of IS fighters under Hezbollah truce, raising some difficult questions
--Israel’s Netanyahu exposes himself as a long-term liar, vowing to defend illegal West Bank settlements “for eternity”, just after Crown Prince Jared tried to talk peace
--Trump’s tweet about North Korea, “talking is not the answer” is countered by Pentagon chief Mattis
--US claims another success in carefully staged—likely rigged—missile defense test
--Mattis also slow-walks Trump order banning transgender service members, naming yet another panel to study the issue while maintaining status quo
--Trump pumps corporate tax cut schemes for companies that already pay little or nothing, pretending they will lead to growth of jobs and economy
--Trump will take credit for 3rd quarter 3% economic growth, but it undercuts argument for corporate tax cuts, which can add trillions to debt
--at 84, Sen. Dianne Feinstein isn’t senile, but she’s way out of touch with California voters, as she hopes Trump can become a good president
--Facebook joins others in avoiding Red Cross donations for Texas hurricane relief
--former prosecutor challenges Russiagate narrative in strong op-ed in Philadelphia newspaper
--as FCC prepares to gut Net Neutrality, deadline for comments arrives and Trevor Timm urges you to post comments at FCC.gov
--Sarah Palin’s defamation suit against NY Times is thrown out
--troubled by football brain injuries, ESPN analyst Ed Cunningham quits
--Kid Rock leads pack of Trump lovers running for US Senate
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