Author: Mandy Matthews

The first teaser for “Dune: Part Three” has arrived, a new “Spider-Man” movie is kicking off its marketing, and Hollywood’s momentum machine keeps turning with more studio moves and franchise noise. The teaser for “Dune: Part Three” has surfaced, offering a quick, atmospheric look that reminds viewers why the saga attracts attention. It leans into broad visuals and mood over plot, hinting at the scope the filmmakers are promising. That sort of early tease sets expectations while keeping specifics under wraps. Meanwhile, the new “Spider-Man” movie has begun its marketing campaign, rolling out initial assets to build awareness and shape…

A Navy lieutenant commander has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for cyberstalking his ex-wife and her boyfriend over several years, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts said. The case involves a Navy lieutenant commander who was convicted and sentenced to 41 months behind bars after a multi-year campaign of online harassment directed at his former spouse and her partner. Prosecutors described the conduct as sustained and invasive, using digital tools to track, intimidate, and distress the victims over time. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts brought the federal charges that led…

Republicans should expect a familiar Washington stalemate: structural advantages, incumbency, and turnout mean the 2026 midterms may shift headlines more than power. On this week’s edition of Liberty Nation Radio, we look at the balance of power in DC and how the 2026 midterms might not change a whole lot. Washington’s ecosystem favors the settled over the sudden, and that matters for any midterm. Incumbents keep their seats more often than not, and district maps and Senate schedules make sweeping changes rare. For Republicans, that means strategy must focus on shoring up gains where they already exist. House control can…

Phil Campbell, the Welsh guitarist who shaped Motorhead’s sound for more than three decades, has died at 64 after complications from surgery. Phil Campbell was central to Motorhead’s relentless, in-your-face guitar attack for over thirty years, and his passing leaves a big hole in rock music. He helped keep one of the loudest bands on the planet moving forward, playing with a punchy, no-nonsense style that matched the group’s pace and attitude. That steady presence made him a touchstone for fans who relied on his riffs and stage energy. Campbell’s guitar work was built around raw power and tight timing,…

Within two weeks of strikes aimed at removing the Supreme Leader and his murderous regime, the political fallout has been immediate and sharp, with predictable left-wing outrage and growing debate on the right over how the president has prosecuted the conflict. The president’s decision to authorize strikes on Iran has forced Americans to decide whether firmness and risk are preferable to endless hesitation. Those who support decisive action argue that targeting the regime’s leadership is a legitimate effort to protect American lives and deter future aggression. Opponents warn about escalation and long-term entanglement, but that caution should not be mistaken…

Honda has paused plans for three electric models destined for North America, citing a changing policy and market environment that altered the economics of those launches. Honda said it is halting plans for three models of electric vehicles that would have been sold in North America, blaming tariffs, eased gasoline regulations and rolled-back incentives. That single sentence frames the decision as a direct response to shifting government policy and trade costs rather than a purely technical or production problem. The announcement reflects how external forces can reshape automaker roadmaps quickly. The company’s move is a reminder that producing EVs at…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will continue to run the IRS even though he is no longer officially serving as acting commissioner, the agency said Friday. The Treasury Department confirmed that Scott Bessent will keep directing IRS operations despite stepping down from the formal role of acting commissioner. That announcement, made by the agency on Friday, raises immediate questions about authority and accountability. Republicans are watching closely for how this arrangement will affect oversight and taxpayer protections. Putting a cabinet official in charge of day-to-day IRS affairs without the acting commissioner title blurs lines that matter. Conservatives worry this kind of…

Readers are hearing about “Lobstergate” and the left-leaning media frenzy around alleged Pentagon decadence, the political theater that followed, and why conservative voices are raising questions about priorities, accountability, and hypocrisy in Washington. The word “Lobstergate” has become shorthand for a scandal that mixed expensive meals, elite detachment, and headline-hungry coverage. The reaction from cable news and late-night shows has been loud and gleeful, treating the story like a morality play. Conservatives see more than a punchline; they see systemic problems that deserve scrutiny. At the heart of the outrage is not just what was served on the plate but…

The Trump Justice Department sought double the judge’s prison sentence for Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, meaning the federal team pushed back hard after a judge’s initial punishment in the case involving an accused Old Dominion University assassin. This move by the Justice Department signaled a clear disagreement with the sentencing decision handed down in the case involving Mohamed Bailor Jalloh. Republicans and law-and-order voters saw it as a straightforward attempt to correct what they viewed as leniency. The action raised questions about how much deference courts should get when dealing with violent crimes tied to campus safety. The defendant in question…

The scandal has shifted from questions about the Biden family to serious allegations that FBI agents and DOJ employees actively worked to obstruct the inquiry into the former president, raising fresh concerns about politicized law enforcement and the integrity of our justice system. This is not some abstract complaint about bias; it is an accusation that trusted officials conspired to derail an investigation into the former president, and that allegation deserves rigorous scrutiny. When people who enforce the law start picking winners and losers, the system breaks down and ordinary Americans are the ones who lose faith. Republicans have for…