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
Russia-Ukraine losses could hit 2 million by spring

A security think tank is painting a grim picture of the war between Russia and Ukraine, warning casualties could reach as high as 2 million by this spring if a peace deal isn’t in place. The report from… Read More

January 29, 2026
Culture
CEO says AI risks accelerating faster than controls  

The head of one of America’s leading artificial intelligence companies is warning about the real dangers of AI. The risks are not inconsequential, he said, and could be just… Read More

January 27, 2026
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