South Korean leader's martial law drama leads to impeachment talks
Political chaos hits South Korea as presidentʼs short-lived martial law triggers major backlash. Opposition lawmakers push-back against democracy suspension leads to talks of removing leader from office
Yoon Suk Yeolʼs quick-change martial law decision created a political storm in South-Korea: after declaring military control on dec-4 he reversed it within hours due to mass street protests (a move that caught US officials off-guard)
The opposition-controlled parliament voted to cancel the presidents decree — which he claimed was needed due to “anti-state activities“; now theyʼre moving forward with plans to remove him from power
In US political developments Donald Trumpʼs cabinet picks face hurdles: Chad Chronister withdrew from DEA consideration while oil-exec Chris Wright and billionaire Stephen Feinberg got nominated for key positions
The Supreme court started hearing arguments about trans-youth medical care in Tennessee; the case includes:
- Three teenagers challenging the ban
- Their parents support
- Medical professionals input
- State officials defense
Lake-effect snow hits north-east US again: cold air meeting warm Great Lakes creates extreme conditions that already left 5-feet of snow in some places
Holiday shopping broke records this year — cyber weekend brought in $41.1-billion in online sales; high-income buyers got big items while budget shoppers focused on basic needs
Tokyoʼs movie studio had to recall harry-potter sword replicas (measuring 34-inch long) because they didnt meet japans strict weapon laws requirements
