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
DHS suspends Harvard foreign study visa program; Harvard sues

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Thursday it is suspending Harvard’s ability to certify international students for student visas. The suspension of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)… Read More

May 23, 2025
Government
President Trump announces plans for complete missile defense of the US

President Donald Trump unveiled plans on Tuesday for a missile defense system to protect the U.S. from overseas, sea- and space-based missile attacks. The announcement helped fulfill a Trump-Vance campaign… Read More

May 22, 2025
Government
President Trump scolds South Africa over ‘bad situation’ surrounding white farmer murders, confiscation laws

President Donald Trump used a video montage of clips to press U.S. claims of murder and confiscation targeting white farmers in South Africa as he hosted the African country’s president. Read More

May 22, 2025
World
Trump touts bilateral Ukraine-Russia peace talks after calls with Putin, Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump announced Monday that Russia and Ukraine would immediately commence ceasefire negotiations following separate calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The U.S. president’s… Read More

May 20, 2025
Government
Liberal states, leaders reversing course on free health care for illegals

Three blue states have abruptly reversed course on free health care for illegal immigrants. Each state is led by a governor rumored to be a 2028 presidential contender or who… Read More

May 19, 2025