Neither Netanyahu’s nor Eisenkot’s bloc won the 61 seats needed to govern. Arab-led parties hold 19 seats, but both leaders have rejected working with them.
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James Comey’s lawyers are asking a federal judge to dismiss the Justice Department’s latest case against him, arguing that an unusual filing did not preserve charges tied to an alleged 2016 disclosure. Prosecutors say the filing is valid and the 10-year deadline has not expired.
Three people died when a Robinson R22 and an Airbus H125 collided near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon. Federal investigators are examining the crash.
Neither Netanyahu’s bloc nor his main rival’s won a majority in Israel’s election. Arab parties gained 19 seats amid record turnout among Palestinian citizens, but the leading blocs have ruled out governing with them.
Binance says it has frozen at least $2.54 billion in digital assets and suspended deposits and withdrawals while investigating a potential security issue. Founder Changpeng Zhao said the exchange appeared to have been hacked.
Binance says it is investigating a potential security issue and that customer funds are safe. Tether and Circle have frozen more than $2.3 billion in digital currency linked to the incident, while the exchange has not confirmed a theft.
DHS says a leaked database puts more than 40,000 personnel at risk and has asked an Icelandic web host to remove it. FlokiNET refused, arguing that the public has a legitimate interest in the information.
The Justice Department has issued grand jury subpoenas to California election officials after a judge rejected its request to separate ballots from people it claims are noncitizens. Los Angeles election officials criticized the department’s approach.