Israelis are voting in a pivotal election today as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas’ 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces an array of parties seeking to oust Israel’s longest-serving premier from power. Opinion polls have suggested a tight race with his main rival, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot.
The Trump administration on Monday asked Washington state to set aside any ballots received from more than 400 people it alleges registered to vote without U.S. citizenship.
The announcement is the latest sign of the administration’s attempts to sow doubts about the election. It asked the state to set aside any ballots they might cast in next month’s midterm until state officials can confirm they are legally eligible to vote.
The Gophers managed to finish 11th in the 18-team conference in coach Niko Medved’s debut despite a slew of injuries, sparking optimism about the program’s trajectory.
At least three of their top five scorers return with forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson and guards Isaac Asuma and Bobby Durkin.
Emily Kratz can be reached at krat1542@stthomas.edu
