SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced in his hush money case but faced no punishment, allowing him to continue his presidency without the threat of jail or fines. His conviction on 34 felony counts was upheld, marking him as the first convicted felon to assume the presidency. Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan cited Trump’s impending presidency as a reason for the unconditional discharge. Trump, who claims the case is a political witch hunt, denied any wrongdoing regarding payments made to porn actor Stormy Daniels. Prosecutors criticized his attacks on the legal system, while Trump plans to appeal the verdict.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers aim to reform the state’s certificate of need (CON) laws as a response to ongoing healthcare challenges, particularly after Medicaid expansion efforts stalled. With a new federal administration on the horizon, legislators are shifting focus away from Medicaid to CON law reforms, led by State Rep. Sam Creekmore. He proposes a “common sense” measure to reduce government oversight, allowing hospitals more autonomy in adding services like outpatient dialysis. Though critics highlight the lengthy and costly CON application process, Creekmore emphasizes maintaining protections for rural hospitals while encouraging competition and enhancing care access for Mississippians.

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SUMMARY: Law enforcement has arrested Drexler Johnson, 37, in connection with a New Year’s Day triple homicide in State Line, Mississippi, though the shooter remains at large. Johnson, charged with accessory after the fact and conspiracy, is believed to have aided the killer in the deaths of Rhonda Deason, Lester Campbell, and Jason Thornton at a gas station. The masked suspect shot Campbell and Thornton before forcing Deason to open the cash register and safe, killing her. A $100,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the killer’s identification. The investigation remains ongoing.

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