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
New York’s socialist budget crisis goes national 

With an unalloyed socialist as the new Democrat Party boss, New York City is facing a budget crisis that could serve as the canary-in-the-coal mine for big-spending, big-taxing liberal domains. Read More

March 16, 2026
World
Trade dominates as US upends China’s strategic network in Iran

Outside of the effects the U.S. war with Iran will have in the Middle East, several analysts say the conflict may carry significant geopolitical consequences for China – eventually. For now, however, China has adopted a wait-and-see attitude. Read More

March 16, 2026
Government
US on elevated alert after attacks show Iran links, but DHS funding still frozen

The federal government is probing Iran terror links after attacks in Texas, Michigan and Virginia in the last 12 days, but Department of Homeland Security funding remains frozen, possibly imperiling… Read More

March 13, 2026
Government
Millionaires, billionaires flee new taxes in California, Washington state

The Washington Legislature passed a law this week that will attempt to soak millionaires as the state scrambles to balance the books. But the result may be the Evergreen… Read More

March 13, 2026
World
Iran threatens $200 oil as attacks mount near Strait of Hormuz 

The U.S. military is moving to counter Iran’s threat to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of the world’s crude oil shipments. The… Read More

March 11, 2026