John Ransom

John Ransom is a senior contributor at The Lion, having been for many years a national political writer and editor whose work has appeared in The Epoch Times, at Townhall.com, Newsmax, the Daily…

Government
2026 National Defense Authorization Act released: Here’s what’s in it.

The final language of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was released on Sunday, revealing the most dramatic shift in U.S. military planning since the… Read More

December 9, 2025
Government
‘We are putting America First’: Trump unveils security strategy in major shift to US global posture

President Donald Trump has released the latest National Security Strategy of the United States, emphasizing many of the themes he campaigned on, such as America First… Read More

December 8, 2025
Government
Analysis: Fentanyl supply drops, overdoses fall as Trump escalates cartel war with new task forces

Federal officials this week unveiled a new national enforcement offensive aimed at international drug cartels operating in the U.S. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said agents… Read More

December 5, 2025
Government
Alleged pipe bomber’s father had large federal tax liens crippling bond company

The man charged with planting pipe bombs on Jan. 6, 2021 at the two major political party offices in Washington, D.C., has been tied to federal tax liens of approximately… Read More

December 5, 2025
Government
Democratic policies are ‘crazy,’ Rep. Jim Jordan tells The Lion

Loose border policies, defunding the police and men competing in women’s sports are just a few examples of the “crazy” in the Democratic Party, says Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. “I… Read More

December 3, 2025