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
China’s Xi purge of top military leaders leaves just one general remaining  

Over the weekend, China’s top leader Xi Jinping wrapped up the most sweeping purge of senior military leadership seen in decades, according to multiple media reports. The purge removed… Read More

January 26, 2026
Government
Trump crackdown coincides with crime declines in major cities, report concludes

The federal law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C, has produced a marked reduction in violent crimes this year, according to data released by an independent agency. The trend is being seen in other cities where the federal government has taken a… Read More

January 23, 2026
World
Trump at Davos: America’s boom makes the world safer, wealthier

In a speech delivered Wednesday at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, President Donald Trump celebrated the economic achievements of his administration. He urged European leaders to… Read More

January 21, 2026
World
China expands crackdown on Christian churches not controlled by CCP

Chinese Communist Party (CCP) authorities have carried out armed raids and arrests against Christian worshippers in early January, detaining leaders and members of independent churches. Religious freedom advocates describe… Read More

January 21, 2026
Government
Trump vows to protect churches in Minnesota from anti-ICE protesters  

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it is investigating protesters for disrupting a church service where an official with alleged ties to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a… Read More

January 19, 2026