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sake, search the economist. A close American ally declares Marshall Law. The lead starts right now. Moments of chaos in a country

where democracy is rather young. Protests at South Korea's parliament after the unpopular president

declared martial law and vows to lift it. Why now? And what does this mean for a region already on

edge? Well, we're going to go there. Plus, the president elects cabinet picks on Capitol Hill,

including the latest embattled nominee Pete Hegseth.

What we're learning, Hegeseth told senators behind close doors

about his confirmation process,

trying to be the next Secretary of Defense.

And the major case coming before the U.S. Supreme Court

about transgender kids,

hear from the teen behind the lawsuit

and the first known transgender lawyer

to ever argue before the highest court in the land.

Welcome to the lead, I'm Jake Tapper. We start with breaking news in our world lead and stunning

developments in South Korea, a vibrant democracy and critical U.S. ally thrown into chaos today.

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