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
Analysis: Trump hits Iran, Venezuela with sanctions in bold foreign policy moves

The Trump administration has imposed a new round of sanctions targeting Iranian and Venezuelan individuals and companies tied to Iran’s drone and missile supply chain. The move comes amid mounting economic unrest inside Iran… Read More

December 31, 2025
Government
‘Adapt, shrink or die,’ Trump admin tells UN after $2 billion humanitarian aid pledge

President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will commit $2 billion in humanitarian assistance to the United Nations, a sharp reduction from previous U.S. contributions. The administration said the amount – $12 billion less than 2024 but still among… Read More

December 29, 2025
Politics
Republicans nearly extinct at Yale, other Ivy League schools

A recent report about ideology in academia by a Yale University watchdog warned ideological and political selection at elite colleges fail to represent American conservatives. The Buckley Institute study revealed a significant ideological… Read More

December 23, 2025
Government
Merry Christmas, economy! Inflation data comes in chill as holiday spending, GDP growth up

U.S. inflation data released last week painted a decidedly better-than-expected picture for consumers heading into the holiday season. And Tuesday, the Commerce Department released a report that showed domestic… Read More

December 23, 2025
Culture
Expert: Labor market already experiencing AI benefits, dangers

Artificial intelligence (AI) will drive major productivity gains leading to higher wages and job creation, said Andrew Crapuchettes, CEO of the hiring firm RedBalloon, in an interview with The Lion. But the CEO… Read More

December 22, 2025