US Sen. says allegations against Netanyahu are 'serious'

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren blasted Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, after Attorney General Avichai Mendelblit recommended charging the prime minister, pending a hearing, in three corruption cases.

"First embracing right-wing extremism. Now manipulating a free press, accepting bribes, and trading government favors. The allegations against Prime Minister Netanyahu are serious and cut to the heart of a functioning democracy.

"Corruption threatens democracy," she tweeted.