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Prominent anti-Trump lawyer George Conway filed to run for Congress in New York City on Monday. Conway, who lives in Bethesda, Md., an affluent Washington, D.C. suburb, will vie in a crowded Democratic primary to represent a deep-blue Manhattan district to succeed Democratic New York Rep. Jerry Nadler, who is retiring. The vocal Trump critic […]

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News Man of Tomorrow Lars Eidinger Cast as Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow, But Which Version of the Villain Will the Superman Movie Use? There are many Brainiacs, and not all are created equally By Matthew Byrd | Published on December 22, 2025 Photo: DC Comics Comment 0 Share New Share Photo: DC Comics In a statement on Twitter (or X, or whatever), James Gunn confirmed that Lars Eidinger will play Brainiac in the upcoming sequel to his 2025 Superman movie, Man of Tomorrow. James Gunn has strongly hinted (to say the least) that Brainiac will be the villain in Man of Tomorrow and that his arrival will force Superman and Lex Luthor to form an unlikely alliance. So far as that goes, this announcement does not come as a surprise. The decision to cast Lars Eidinger is a bit more surprising. It’s not fair to call Lars Eidinger an unknown (he’s made quite a name for himself on-stage and in the films of director Olivier Assayas), but this is certainly not the big splashy casting announcement that some suspected Gunn might prioritize for such a major villainous role. The casting is potentially quite good, and it will certainly be nice to see a Superman movie villain that isn’t General Zod or Lex Luthor. Actually, those who really only casually follow Superman via the movies probably have little idea who Brainiac is. He was reportedly considered for the villain role in Superman III way back in the day, but he rarely makes multimedia appearances despite being a major player in the comics. In fact, Brainiac has appeared in so many Superman comics in so many different forms that it’s tough to say which version of Brainiac we’ll see in Man of Tomorrow. While aspects of the character often remain the same (most notably, he’s incredibly intelligent, which allows him to create incredible devices and wield mental powers), Brainiac has been remarkably inconsistent for such a major character in the Superman mythos. Will we get the Silver Age Brainiac who was depicted as a green alien from the planet Colu who largely did his evil bidding through incredible devices such as a shrink ray? It’s…not likely. There is a charm to that character’s looks and methods that do fit into Gunn’s visual and directorial style, but Brainiac didn’t really come into his own until later. Still, there are elements of this version of the character (such as his love of shrinking and the more alien aspects of his appearance) that could be used in Man of Tomorrow. Will we get the Brainiac that uploaded his consciousness into a metal skeleton exoframe to achieve a more Terminator-like look? Probably not. That version of the character boasts an incredible design and was featured in some memorable storylines, but he’s pretty far removed from the more iconic elements of the Brainiac concept. It would be another big swing to bring that version of the character to the big screen first. Will we see the version of Brainiac that was actually an advanced AI program used by Jor-El (and other Kryptonians) like the Brainiac featured in Superman: The Animated Series? That is far more likely. Not only would such a villain allow Man of Tomorrow to comment on the evils of AI (a popular film villain trend at the moment), but tying Brainiac into the destruction of Krypton would make his rivalry with Superman (and possibly Supergirl) pleasantly personal. However, it’s far more likely that the Man of Tomorrow Brainiac will be closer to modern, rebooted versions of the character in the comics, which are really an amalgamation of previous Brainiac concepts. Specifically, all eyes are currently on the “House of Brainiac” version of the character. In that story, Brainiac is really the representative of a collective of networked iterations spread across the universe. He uses his galactic powers to launch an assault on Earth. Not only does that arc include Lex Luthor and Superman teaming up to fight Brainiac (something we know will happen in Man of Tomorrow), but it features Supergirl villain/antihero Lobo in a starring role. I doubt that Man of Tomorrow will be a straight adaptation of “House of Brainiac” or that version of the Brainiac character (the latter, in particular, will probably be presented in a slightly more iconic physical form), but that storyline certainly seems to have the most elements that fit into what Gunn is currently doing with Superman and the greater DC mythos. Ultimately, we’re going to have to wait a while to see more of Lars Eidinger’s Brainiac. Man of Tomorrow isn’t scheduled to be released until July 9, 2027, so unless Brainiac appears in Supergirl or unless we get a surprise sneak peek at the character elsewhere, we’ll all just have to wonder which of the nearly infinite Brainiacs in the universe we’ll ultimately get. [end-mark] The post Lars Eidinger Cast as Brainiac in <i>Man of Tomorrow</i>, But Which Version of the Villain Will the <i>Superman</i> Movie Use? appeared first on Reactor.

There’s a good chance that if you’re filling up your car today, you’re paying the lowest price in four years. According to December AAA data, the national average gas price is about $2.90 per gallon—marking the first time it has fallen below $3 since 2021. Despite this decline, a Fox News poll found that 54% of registered voters still believe gas prices have “increased a lot” or “increased a little” compared to a year ago. Why does gas still feel costly for so many Americans? In large part, Democrats’ aggressive green energy policies are causing gas prices to remain elevated in many states. In an effort to discourage the use of fossil fuels, many Democrat-run states have imposed costly state gas taxes. California, Illinois and Washington have some of the highest state gas taxes in the nation. California’s state gas tax is nearly $0.71 per gallon. By contrast, my home state of Texas has one of the lowest state gas taxes in the country at just $0.20 per gallon. It’s no surprise these high state taxes significantly increase the price consumers pay at the pump. California, Illinois and Washington all report gas prices above the national average. In California and Washington, prices exceed $4 per gallon. Meanwhile, Texas drivers enjoy prices closer to $2.50 per gallon, with some stations reporting prices as low as $1.96 per gallon, according to data from GasBuddy. But state policies are only one part of the problem. On the federal level, the previous administration enacted unprecedented restrictions on U.S. oil and natural gas production. In 2022, President Biden canceled all the remaining offshore lease sales in the Gulf of America and Alaska. Only after pressure from a federal court and Congress did the Biden Administration authorize one lease sale every two years in the Gulf of America. The Biden administration further tightened regulations on energy development, blocked liquefied natural gas exports and spent billions of taxpayer dollars subsidizing green energy projects. Then, on his way out the door, President Biden issued an executive order blocking offshore oil and natural gas leases on more than 625 million acres of U.S. coastal and offshore waters. These radical green energy policies had real consequences—U.S. energy companies cancelled developments, foreign energy suppliers profited and domestic gas prices surged. When lease sales are sporadic and scarce, American energy producers cannot plan long-term investments and consumers pay more at the pump. In short, the past policies of the Biden administration have a lasting effect on today’s energy markets. That’s why President Trump and Congressional Republicans are working together to implement the same strategy that kept the national average gas price below $3 during President Trump’s first term. Americans benefit when the federal government supports U.S. energy production through deregulation and by eliminating costly green energy mandates. These reforms jump start domestic production and help deliver lower energy costs. In the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, my Republican colleagues and I reopened millions of acres for offshore oil and gas leasing and require at least 30 offshore lease sales each year from 2026 to 2039. These reforms will jump-start domestic energy production and help deliver lower energy costs for families and businesses. Last month, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced the final notice of sale for one oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of America. More than just a minor administrative announcement, this is a sign that more affordable energy is on the way. It’s critical that we continue reversing the Biden administration’s restrictive energy policies so domestic businesses can plan for long-term growth. Americans want abundant and affordable energy, not extreme green energy mandates. Expanding America’s domestic energy production is key to lowering gas prices, creating jobs and growing the economy. Policies that support U.S. energy will fuel economic expansion and improve affordability for millions of Americans. The post Drilling Down on Gas Prices appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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The controversial Harvard astronomer is one of the main sources of the "alien mothership" hypothesis. This is what he thinks, as the object moves away from Earth.

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MRC Watchdogs churn out breaking news on a daily basis. Don't miss Today's Highlights, where you can keep up with the top MRC content, whether it's the latest study on media bias, a glaring omission from the elitist media, or how the Big Tech companies are serving up the same leftist spin as the media.  Top Stories: 1) Whoopi Claims ‘Warrior Dividends’ Are Bribe to Follow Illegal Orders 2) White House, Analysts Cheer Cooler-than-Expected November Inflation 3) The Media Research Center Award for Worst Quote of the Year 4) Trump Sues BBC for Defamation, Wants $10 Billion for Mangled January 6 Edit     Whoopi Claims ‘Warrior Dividends’ Are Bribe to Follow Illegal Orders The View’s anti-military bent from most of the year came to ahead on Thursday’s show as ABC News moderator Whoopi Goldberg asserted, without evidence, that President Trump’s announced “warrior dividends” (a $1,776 pay bonus) where about bribing service members to follow illegal orders. Additionally, co-host Joy Behar was outraged that Trump had the nerve to call President Obama a “divisive” figure. For which, she demanded the invocation of the 25th Amendment. Labeling historical or political assessments as grounds for removal from office trivializes actual constitutional standards and serves only to deepen national polarization. The suggestion that a one-time bonus of $1,776 could somehow compromise the oath of the entire U.S. military is not only logically flawed but also demonstrates a lack of respect for the moral compass of American soldiers. This narrative presumes that service members are motivated by financial handouts rather than duty, honor, and the Constitution.       2. White House, Analysts Cheer Cooler-than-Expected November Inflation The November CPI report showed a year-over-year inflation rate of 2.7%, significantly lower than the 3.1% economists had predicted. More importantly, "core" inflation (which excludes volatile food and energy) fell to 2.6%, its lowest level since March 2021. This suggests that despite warnings from critics that new economic policies or tariffs would spike prices, the "affordability gap" is actually closing and inflation is cooling faster than even the most optimistic Wall Street estimates. These numbers are a definitive turning point away from the "inflation crisis" of the previous years. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and economic commentators are highlighting that the 2.6% core inflation rate is a major achievement when compared to the 9% peaks seen during the Biden administration. The economy is being "brought back" through a trend of lower prices and higher "real wage growth" for the average American. While the overall number is 2.7%, many specific categories that impact daily life are seeing even more dramatic improvements or actual price drops. Travel and Energy: Airline fares are down 5.4% and certain heating fuels (propane/kerosene) are down 5.9% year-over-year. Groceries: While meat and poultry remain high, the cost of "food at home" rose only 1.9%, and egg prices have plummeted 13.2%.  Main Street is finally seeing relief in the specific areas that previously "lit the economy on fire."        3. The Media Research Center Award for Worst Quote of the Year Liberal media figures exploit tragedy to blame victims: Just hours after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, former MS Now contributor Matthew Dowd suggested on air that Kirk's own "hateful words" and "divisive" rhetoric likely provoked the attack, even floating the idea that the shooter could have been a supporter "celebrating,” a vile insinuation that led to Dowd's firing and exemplifies how left-leaning pundits rush to smear conservatives rather than condemn violence. Mainstream hosts politicize assassinations without backlash: First runner-up Jimmy Kimmel accused "MAGA" supporters of desperately trying to distance themselves from Kirk's killer and scoring "political points," ignoring facts while framing conservatives as the real villains in the tragedy, highlighting the unchecked bias where late-night "comedians" freely demonize one side without professional consequences. Left-wing commentators openly disdain America's founding documents: Runners-up like Elie Mystal, The Nation justice correspondent, (calling the U.S. Constitution "a piece of crap" compared to South Africa's post-apartheid version) and Sunny Hostin, co-host of The View, (equating the potential cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show to the "dismantling of our democracy and Constitution") reveal a deep-seated contempt among liberal elites for America's core principles, treating them as obsolete or threats when they conflict with progressive agendas.       4.Trump Sues BBC for Defamation, Wants $10 Billion for Mangled January 6 Edit Deceptive and Grotesque Editing: The BBC engaged in deceptive and grotesque editing of President Trump's speech from January 6, 2021, with the intent to make it appear like he urged violence. Proof of Media Bias: The incident demonstrates that "Trump Derangement Syndrome" infected the BBC's editorial choices, challenging the narrative that the British public broadcaster is apolitical and impartial. Intentional Malice: President Trump’s lawsuit alleges the BBC "intentionally, maliciously and deceptively" edited his January 6, 2021 speech by splicing together remarks that were delivered nearly an hour apart. Holding "Fake News" Accountable: This is part of a larger effort to hold media organizations responsible for a "long pattern of deceiving its audience... all in service of its own leftist political agenda." Strategic Timing to Fuel Political Pressure: President Trump strategically filed the $10 billion lawsuit just hours before the UK government began its once-a-decade review of the BBC's Royal Charter, which expires at the end of 2027, maximizing the pressure on the public broadcaster.  Every UK Household pays the equivalent of about $225 each year to subsidize the BBC.      

“I’m here to set the record straight on more fake news stories this week,” DHS Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis declared Sunday, debunking three dangerous false narratives used by the legacy media to smear U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. “First, we have Congresswoman (Ilhan) Omar (D-MN) caught in a lie,” Bis explains in a DHS social media video. “She claimed our officers pulled over her son in a racially-profiled traffic stop. ICE has absolutely zero record of its officers or its pulling over the congresswoman’s son,” Bis says, calling allegations like Rep. Omar’s that ICE engages in racial profiling “disgusting, reckless, and categorically false.” “It is shameful that Congresswoman Omar would level accusations to demonize ICE law enforcement as part of a PR stunt,” Bis says. The chorus of lies and smears from the FAKE NEWS are designed to tear down our brave law enforcement who protect our homeland every day. Watch as DHS exposes these false and dangerous lies and sets the record straight: pic.twitter.com/HZGfhQyurC — Homeland Security (@DHSgov) December 21, 2025 “Next, we have a viral video going around about ICE arresting a pregnant woman. Here are the facts,” Bis continues, noting that both the identity and pregnancy of the vandal – who was part of a mob of violent rioters – are unconfirmed: “During the riot, an unidentified woman, who the crowd later claimed to be pregnant, rushed the ICE vehicle and attempted to vandalize it. “When ICE officers apprehended her for vandalizing a government vehicle, they were swarmed and attacked by rioters, who punched, kicked and threw rocks at our officers.” “This dangerous riot is the direct result of sanctuary politicians and the media emboldening rioters to engage in violent and unlawful behavior,” Bis warns. Finally, Bis dispels “the hoax peddled all year long by that ICE is not targeting the worst of the worst”: “The truth is, this Christmas season, Americans can rejoice that murders, rapists, pedophiles, gang members and terrorists are out of your neighborhoods.” Fully 70% of ICE arrests are of criminal illegal aliens who have been charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S. – not counting the human rights abusers, wanted fugitives and gang members who lack a rap sheet in the U.S., Bis explains. “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,” Bis closes, promising that “We’ll be back in 2026 to debunk more fake news stories.”