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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.

Government
Trump is reinstating the ‘basics’ of the American Dream, Rep. Rich McCormick tells The Lion

Ahead of the State of the Union speech, Rep. Rich McCormick called President Donald Trump’s policies the “basics” of the American Dream: stable taxes and interest rates, support for families and seniors, pro-business policy and wage growth… Read More

February 26, 2026
Government
LA school superintendent target of 3 federal raids 

Federal agents executed search warrants Wednesday at three locations tied to Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. The searches covered LAUSD headquarters, his current San Pedro… Read More

February 25, 2026
Culture
Trans ‘wolf’ teacher fired at school serving children of military families

A controversial Fort Bragg transgender teacher, who reportedly also identifies as a wolf, has been terminated from his position following complaints from families of “sexual fetish behavior.” The firing comes after months of reports to the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)… Read More

February 25, 2026
Illinois
Analysis: Windy City residents face debt storm, rank No. 1 in financial distress

Chicago has long marketed itself as a world-class city with global ambition. It was the  City That Works . But Chicago no longer works, according to… Read More

February 24, 2026
Crime
Mexican military kills top narco boss as violence rocks Western Mexico

(The Heartlander) — Mexican security forces killed cartel boss “El Mencho” in an operation that U.S. officials say was aided by American intelligence support, delivering a blow to the fentanyl… Read More

February 23, 2026