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
Thousands respond after Gov. Tim Walz encourages activists to track, impede federal agents

At the governor’s invitation, thousands of radical anti-immigration activists in Minnesota reportedly flocked to training that teaches them how to monitor federal agents. The so-called “ICE Watch” trainings had… Read More

January 16, 2026
Government
First time in 50 years: Net US migration hits negative numbers in 2025 as enforcement kicks in 

Illegal immigration into the United States fell sharply in 2025, following expanded enforcement and a collapse in illegal border crossings. A new report from the… Read More

January 16, 2026
Government
US designates Muslim Brotherhood chapters ‘Foreign Terrorist Organizations’

The Trump administration on Tuesday formally designated the Lebanese, Egyptian and Jordanian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. The designation marks a significant and intended escalation… Read More

January 14, 2026
Politics
Americans still fleeing blue states, as the political center of gravity shifts south on jobs, taxes, prices

Two independent moving companies have again released results that show blue states are losing population to red states. Texas reclaimed its position as the nation’s top growth state in 2025, according to… Read More

January 12, 2026
Public Education
Clear path for protests: Minneapolis Public Schools cancels classes following officer-involved shooting

Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) announced it will close schools for the remainder of the week following a fatal law-enforcement shooting involving a woman federal officials say weaponized her car. “Out of an abundance of caution,… Read More

January 8, 2026