Author: Rana McCallister

Liberty Nation’s LN Radio episode pulls back the curtain on a media trust crisis, arguing that mainstream outlets and billionaire-funded initiatives prop up predictable narratives while failing to earn genuine public confidence. This episode of Liberty Nation News points a finger at entrenched media incentives and philanthropic efforts that promise reform but deliver spin. It treats the trust problem as structural, not merely a few bad headlines, and places the debate squarely in the context of who pays and who benefits. The conversation landed on the failures of top-down fixes and the habit of powerful institutions protecting their image. Reporters…

A sentencing hearing is underway for the man prosecutors say supplied the firearm used in the deadly Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia, after his conviction on second-degree murder charges. The courtroom filled as lawyers, family members and community members listened to arguments about responsibility and consequence. Jurors found the defendant guilty of second-degree murder in connection with a shooting that left two students and two teachers dead. The case has focused attention on how a weapon moved from one hand to another before the tragedy unfolded. Prosecutors argued the transfer of the gun set in motion a chain of…

The Navy this week announced a $17 million contract awarded to a California contractor to develop SONGBOW, a new laser weapon system intended to bring directed-energy tools into fleet operations. The announcement centers on a $17 million award to a California contractor to advance a program named SONGBOW, a laser gun designed for shipboard and potentially ground use. This investment reflects a focused push to turn high-power lasers from experimental tech into practical defensive and offensive options for the fleet. The Navy is positioning SONGBOW as part of a broader modernization effort to add precision, speed-of-light engagement, and lower per-engagement…

Wisconsin pulled brewing permits from Minocqua Brewing Company, citing regulatory violations, while the owner pushes back and vows a legal fight. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue revoked brewer’s permits for Minocqua Brewing Company at two locations and an Alcohol Beverage Warehouse permit at a third, with the action set to take effect on August 4. Owner Kirk Bangstad, known for his political activism, says he will contest the decision and has launched a legal defense fundraiser, claiming each regulatory battle racks up roughly $100,000 in legal fees before a case reaches a judge. State officials followed the permit action with…

Two Delta Air Lines aircraft triggered anti-collision alarms at Atlanta after one jet on final approach came too close to another that had just departed, prompting an urgent response from pilots and air traffic control and a review by authorities. The incident unfolded at one of the busiest airports in the country, where tight sequencing and high traffic volume make margins for error small. Passengers and crew reported alarms and a tense few minutes as the two flights took evasive steps guided by on-board systems and instructions from controllers. Airports like Atlanta rely on strict procedures and technology to keep…

A dual citizen of Ukraine and Israel was sentenced to four years in prison for his role in an international investment fraud conspiracy that defrauded American victims of millions of dollars. The case centers on a complex fraud scheme that targeted U.S. investors and moved funds across borders, ultimately costing Americans millions of dollars. The defendant, who holds citizenship in both Ukraine and Israel, received a four-year prison term after being found responsible for participating in the conspiracy. Authorities say the scheme operated at an international scale and left many individual investors and institutions with substantial losses. The sentence reflects…

Senate Republicans stopped a Democratic push to convert Temporary Protected Status into permanent legal status, setting up another clash over immigration policy and congressional authority. The Senate vote this week brought a familiar split into sharp relief, with conservatives arguing that Temporary Protected Status was never meant to become a backdoor to citizenship. The dispute centers on the proper role of Congress versus administrative fixes from the executive branch, and it touches voters’ real concerns about borders and rule of law. “Republicans blocked an attempt by Senate Democrats on Wednesday to pass a bill granting full legal status to migrants…

2028 presidential polls are all over the map right now, with Democrats split among a crowded field and Republicans showing signs of internal strain; early surveys and market odds offer a noisy, conflicting picture that suggests volatility well before the midterms. Polls taken this far from Election Day tell us less about winners and more about name recognition and momentum. Still, the numbers matter because they shape fundraising, media attention, and who decides to stay in the race. Right now, the 2028 presidential polls deliver confusion more than clarity. On the Democratic side the field looks fragmented, with no obvious…

A federal appeals panel gave President Trump a clear legal win, unanimously rejecting Democratic challenges to his March election-related executive order and framing the directive in the court’s own words as “directs the […]” The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a unanimous ruling from a three-judge panel that clears a major hurdle for President Trump in the dispute over his mail-in voting executive order. Republicans see this as a rejection of what they call Democratic lawfare aimed at undermining executive authority. The decision restores momentum to the administration’s effort to tighten rules around elections and federal mail-handling procedures. The…

The Pentagon has added a separate entry to its official casualty system to cover U.S. personnel killed and wounded amid renewed clashes with Iran, a move that changes how those losses are recorded and discussed. Officials say this adjustment reflects the distinct circumstances of recent operations, and it matters for reporting, benefits and oversight. The change has already drawn attention from lawmakers, veterans groups and the public who want clear, consistent information. The Pentagon said a new, separate category was created in its official casualty system to account for those killed and wounded in the renewed U.S.-Iran fighting because “Operation…