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…

World
Drone warfare dominates Russia-Ukraine war as peace prospects dim

The drone war over Ukraine entered a darker chapter this week as Russia launched wave after wave of unmanned aerial attacks targeting civilians. Meanwhile, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy flew to Istanbul for… Read More

April 7, 2026
Government
FBI: Michigan synagogue attack inspired by Iran proxy Hezbollah

Federal investigators said an assault on a Michigan synagogue in March was a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism driven by ideology tied to Iran’s proxy forces. The attack specifically sought to target “the Jewish community and the largest Jewish Temple… Read More

March 31, 2026
Culture
Communist symbols replace crowns at ‘No Kings’ rallies backed by teachers’ unions

Communist hammer-and-sickle flags flew openly in Times Square Saturday as demonstrators at the nationwide “No Kings” rallies called for a general strike on May 1. Protesters in New York chanted, “There is… Read More

March 30, 2026
World
Depleted US interceptor stockpiles reveal long-term defense weakness

A new report warns Iran’s low-cost drones and missiles are systematically depleting U.S. and allied air defense interceptor stockpiles during the ongoing conflict. The depletion is raising serious questions about long-term air defense sustainability. It likely… Read More

March 30, 2026
World
Pakistan’s US-Iran peace gambit shows China’s vulnerability

Pakistan is hosting backdoor U.S.-Iran peace talks this week, confirming a strategic realignment with Washington that is leaving China increasingly isolated. The shift may be a better measure of how… Read More

March 25, 2026