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John Ransom

John Ransom is a Lion contributor and a national political writer and editor whose work has appeared in The Epoch Times, at Townhall.com, Newsmax, the Daily Caller and IBT.

Opinion
Blue cities catch the blues as economic optimism rises in America’s heartland, survey finds

Americans outside of blue urban areas are feeling far more optimistic about the country’s future than big city residents, a new survey reveals. The poll by the American Communities Project/Ipsos shows Biden-era inflation… Read More

November 19, 2025
Government
SNAP recipients must reapply as analysis shows quarter of spending suspect

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will require every household receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to reapply due to rampant fraud and abuse, according to Agriculture Secretary Brooke… Read More

November 18, 2025
World
Ousted Bangladesh PM gets death sentence over protest crackdown

Bangladesh’s deposed leader, Sheikh Hasina, was found guilty for “crimes against humanity” and sentenced Monday to death by a domestic court, reported multiple media outlets. The longtime prime minister,… Read More

November 17, 2025
Courts
Analysis: DOJ sues California over constitutional amendment in latest redistricting salvo

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the state of California over the passage of a constitutional amendment that it argues unconstitutionally gerrymanders congressional districts. The… Read More

November 14, 2025
Government
Analysis: Immigration enforcement job applications hit records as Trump ramps up enforcement

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it has received more than 35,000 applications for its newly created “Homeland Defender” position. The number of applicants marks the highest… Read More

November 12, 2025