Trump attacks Sessions for not stopping GOP indictments

Republican senator: Trump is treating the nation like a “banana Republic” No Images? Click here   By Paul Vale     Tuesday, September 4  TRUMP SLAMS SESSIONS: ‘TWO EASY WINS NOW IN DOUBT’ President Donald Trump attacked Attorney General Jeff Sessions for hurting Republicans’ chances in the upcoming midterms by indicting two GOP lawmakers — Reps. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) and Chris Collins (R-N.Y.). “Two easy wins now in doubt because there is not enough time. Good job Jeff,” he posted. Nebraska Republican Sen. Ben Sasse responded by saying Trump was treating the nation like a “banana republic.” [HuffPost] [Tweet | Share on Facebook] NBC CHAIRMAN RELEASES WEINSTEIN MEMO The chairman of NBC News released a lengthy memo defending the network’s refusal to run Ronan Farrow’s story on Harvey Weinstein, saying the reporter had nothing “fit to broadcast.” Farrow shot back on Twitter, saying the memo contained “numerous false or misleading statements.” [HuffPost] TRUMP SUPPORTERS BURN THEIR OWN CLOTHES Quarterback Colin Kaepernick is to be the face of Nike’s “Just Do It” 30th-anniversary campaign. Trump supporters, upset that a black man knelt to protest for civil rights, have responded by destroying their own clothes. [HuffPost] KAVANAUGH PAPERS TURNED IN HOURS BEFORE HEARINGS A lawyer for former president George W. Bush turned over 42,000 pages of documents on Brett Kavanaugh — just hours before the start of the hearings for his nomination to the Supreme Court. Here’s exactly what experts say they would ask Kavanaugh once the hearings begin. [Washington Post] GIULIANI: WE’LL BLOCK MUELLER REPORT Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani admitted in an interview that the White House would try to block the full release of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Trump: “I’m sure we will.” [HuffPost] TRUMP TO ASSAD: DON’T ATTACK IDLIB Trump warned Syrian President Bashar Assad and his allies Iran and Russia not to “recklessly attack” Syria’s rebel-held Idlib province, warning that hundreds of thousands of people could be killed. [Reuters]         BANNON NIXED FROM FESTIVAL The New Yorker canceled an appearance by Steve Bannon at its October festival after a barrage of criticism from readers and even the magazine’s staff. [HuffPost] AFGHAN MILITANT DEAD Jalaluddin Haqqani, founder of the militant Haqqani network, one of the most powerful and feared groups in the Afghan insurgency, has died after a long illness. [Reuters] DORSEY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALEX JONES DECISION Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey ignored staff recommendations and personally ensured right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones remained on the platform. [HuffPost] 10 SHOT IN SAN BERNARDINO Ten people, including children, were shot at an apartment complex in San Bernardino, California, with three in dire condition. [Reuters] PORN STAR’S LAWYER TO TROLL TRUMP IN TEXAS Michael Avenatti, attorney for porn star Stormy Daniels, plans hold a rival rally in Texas next month to compete with the one Trump will headline. [HuffPost] SANDERS: TRUMP WORKING FOR RICH Bernie Sanders used a Labor Day speech to blast Trump for working “night and day ― on behalf of his fellow billionaires.” [HuffPost]       What would a socialist America look like? Politico asked thinkers on the left for their vision for a reimagined America. 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