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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
Analysis: Shutdown showdown previews 2026 midterms 

Democrat Senate Boss Chuck Schumer just vetoed another GOP attempt to reopen the government, even as air-traffic controllers missed their payday and U.S. soldiers face canceled paychecks. The Senate on… Read More

October 29, 2025
Opinion
Op-ed: Trump’s ongoing economic triumph shows economists, Obama wrong

Inflation data has arrived better than expected, as economists continue to poorly forecast the resilient U.S. economy under President Donald Trump – an economy that apparently needs no stimulus. Month… Read More

October 28, 2025
Public Education
AI augments school security with threat detection

As public schools continue to grapple with on-campus violence, U.S. schools are increasingly looking to artificial intelligence to beef up security. AI companies have ramped up their offerings with solutions… Read More

October 27, 2025
World
China’s economy faces slump on eve of Trump’s Asia meeting with Xi

China’s slowdown in growth and deep structural economic problems are shaping the restart of U.S.-China trade talks as President Donald Trump prepares for an Asian trip next week. Washington is… Read More

October 21, 2025
Law Enforcement
Hero’s welcome for Missouri deputy shot during investigation

(The Heartlander) — After being shot while assisting a homicide investigation in Ralls County, Missouri, a hero cop has returned home to cheers, gratitude and relief. On Oct. 12, police… Read More

October 17, 2025