The declaration of martial law in South Korea triggered a political crisis, which was later reversed by President Yoon Suk Yeol. The incoming Trump administration is facing pressure to conduct background checks on Cabinet picks, including Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel. The Supreme Court is set to consider whether states can prevent transgender adolescents from using puberty blockers and hormone therapy, a controversial issue at the center of a major culture war. In other news, the case of Hannah Kobayashi, a Hawaii woman who disappeared and was rumored to be abducted, took a turn when authorities confirmed she crossed into Mexico voluntarily. President Joe Biden visited Angola on the last day of his Africa trip to discuss extending a railway to transport critical minerals. The College Football Playoff rankings were released, revealing upsets in recent games. The daily briefing also included information about the weather, high-profile legal cases, and other top news stories. Additionally, readers were encouraged to sign up for the newsletter and reach out to author Nicole Fallert via email.
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