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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.

Iran
Hegseth hails ‘historic and overwhelming’ victory over Iran

(The Heartlander) — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth described Operation Epic Fury as a decisive campaign against Iran that has obtained all its military objectives. Hegseth appeared with Chairman of the Joint… Read More

April 8, 2026
Government
FBI: Michigan synagogue attack inspired by Iran proxy Hezbollah

Federal investigators said an assault on a Michigan synagogue in March was a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism driven by ideology tied to Iran’s proxy forces. The attack specifically sought to target “the Jewish community and the largest Jewish Temple in Michigan,”… Read More

March 31, 2026
Culture
Communist symbols replace crowns at ‘No Kings’ rallies backed by teachers’ unions

Communist hammer-and-sickle flags flew openly in Times Square Saturday as demonstrators at the nationwide “No Kings” rallies called for a general strike on May 1. Protesters in New York chanted, “There is only one… Read More

March 30, 2026
World
Depleted US interceptor stockpiles reveal long-term defense weakness

A new report warns Iran’s low-cost drones and missiles are systematically depleting U.S. and allied air defense interceptor stockpiles during the ongoing conflict. The depletion is raising serious questions about long-term air defense sustainability. It likely won’t have an effect… Read More

March 30, 2026
World
Pakistan’s US-Iran peace gambit shows China’s vulnerability

Pakistan is hosting backdoor U.S.-Iran peace talks this week, confirming a strategic realignment with Washington that is leaving China increasingly isolated. The shift may be a better measure of how the U.S.-Iran conflict is… Read More

March 25, 2026