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Dems help pave way for Donald J. Trump Avenue in Miami-Dade County after historic election victory  Fox News

The announcement by Chad Chronister, a Florida sheriff with virtually no experience in the kinds of complex international investigations the agency handles, comes just three days after his selection.

Chad Chronister Withdraws as Trump’s Pick to Lead DEA  The New York Times

For the first time since South Korea became a democracy some 40 years ago, a president declared martial law. But hours later, the opposition and members of his own party in parliament rejected the order. Nick Schifrin discussed what led

Trump’s pick to lead the DEA withdraws from consideration  NBC News

South Korea: Martial law sparks fear and confusion among citizens  BBC.com South Korea crisis live: President Yoon faces impeachment calls amid martial law outcry  The Guardian South Korea’s Warning for Washington  The Atlantic Why South Korea’s president suddenly declared martial law  BBC.com Nearly 300

In our news wrap Tuesday, U.S. cyber defense officials say they still don’t know the true scope of China’s cyberattack on American telecommunication firms, the shaky cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah are being tested with new violence and President Biden

The post-Watergate norm that political leaders should steer clear of criminal cases is being tested from opposite ends of the political spectrum.

The latest on Trump’s presidential transition as Cabinet picks head to Capitol Hill  CNN

Israel’s military has imposed a curfew and created a no-go zone where villagers are prohibited from going home to villages across southern Lebanon. NPR speaks to residents inside.