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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.

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
World
Hegseth, Caine describe most ‘intense day of strikes’ on Iran; WH calls operation ‘resounding success’ 

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine said Tuesday that U.S. forces are dismantling Iran’s missile, drone and naval capabilities as Operation Epic Fury enters its… Read More

March 10, 2026