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Donald Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge Friday by Judge Juan Merchan, but the president-elect is now officially marked as a felon, at least for now. Trump appeared on video from Mar-a-Lago and was allowed to speak. He criticized the trial as unfair, pointing to his election victory as evidence that the American people had rejected the charges against him.

Donald Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge Friday by Judge Juan Merchan, but the president-elect is now officially marked as a felon, at least for now. Trump appeared on video from Mar-a-Lago and was allowed to speak. He criticized the trial as unfair, pointing to his election victory as evidence that the American people had rejected the charges against him.

Judge Merchant acknowledged the unprecedented nature of the case, but said Trump remains subject to the law despite his presidential status. Trump, who plans to appeal his conviction, was found guilty of falsifying business records in connection with hush money payments, but argued the trial was politically motivated.

Judge Merchant acknowledged the unprecedented nature of the case, but said Trump remains subject to the law despite his presidential status. Trump, who plans to appeal his conviction, was found guilty of falsifying business records in connection with hush money payments, but argued the trial was politically motivated.

Concerns over the resurgence of the Islamic State in Syria are mounting after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pearce has the story.

Concerns over the resurgence of the Islamic State in Syria are mounting after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pearce has the story.

For the first time in over a decade, Tesla's global vehicle deliveries declined by 1%. The EV maker delivered 1.79 million vehicles for the year, down from 1.81 million in 2023. Despite a record 495,570 deliveries in the fourth quarter, the numbers fell short of those needed to surpass the previous year's total. Tesla stock fell by more than 3% immediately after the numbers were announced.

For the first time in over a decade, Tesla's global vehicle deliveries declined by 1%. The EV maker delivered 1.79 million vehicles for the year, down from 1.81 million in 2023. Despite a record 495,570 deliveries in the fourth quarter, the numbers fell short of those needed to surpass the previous year's total. Tesla stock fell by more than 3% immediately after the numbers were announced.

Elon Musk had cautioned investors about a potential slowdown due to increased competition and market saturation, but he remains optimistic, focusing on future projects like autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence.

Elon Musk had cautioned investors about a potential slowdown due to increased competition and market saturation, but he remains optimistic, focusing on future projects like autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence.

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is fighting to keep his cherished Yankees World Series ring. Daily Wire deputy managing editor Tim Rice has more.

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is fighting to keep his cherished Yankees World Series ring. Daily Wire deputy managing editor Tim Rice has more.

While Trump pledged a temporary cap, some Republican leaders have opposed similar measures, citing concerns about credit availability.

While Trump pledged a temporary cap, some Republican leaders have opposed similar measures, citing concerns about credit availability.

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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the ads are unauthorized. They show a man wearing an iconic red Make America Great Again hat and carrying a book titled Project 2025. The image has a red X across it and the slogan Keep D.C. Trash Free.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the ads are unauthorized. They show a man wearing an iconic red Make America Great Again hat and carrying a book titled Project 2025. The image has a red X across it and the slogan Keep D.C. Trash Free.

The ads display logos of the District of Columbia's Department of Public Works and the mayor's office, but city officials say they were not produced or approved by government officials and they are actively taking them down.

The ads display logos of the District of Columbia's Department of Public Works and the mayor's office, but city officials say they were not produced or approved by government officials and they are actively taking them down.