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John Ransom

John Ransom is a Heartlander News 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: Trump’s Korean maneuver cancellation not a sign of US military strain

A look at the history of joint U.S.-South Korean military exercises should reassure critics who claim the Iran War is straining the resources of the American military. President… Read More

August 17, 2026
Government
Inflation moderates but interest rates expected to remain high

Inflation data released on Friday will make it more difficult for the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) to raise interest rates in the short term, according to experts. … Read More

August 17, 2026
Government
Investigation finds Harvard chose Chinese money, research over national security

A new finding from the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) found Harvard has for years consistently deferred to the CCP over U.S. interests. In one incident, the university provided guidance to students on… Read More

August 14, 2026
Opinion
Analysis: Wisconsin results throw more doubts on 2026 polling as youth vote sags

The polling industry is under attack again after results in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race cast doubt on public polling throughout the campaign. More ominous for progressive Democrats, the youth vote they once… Read More

August 13, 2026
World
Analysis: Ukraine, Russia trade blows as war of attrition, innovation continues

As Ukraine and Russia continue to make little headway on the ground, both sides are engaged in a technological battle they hope will break the stalemate. A Ukrainian drone strike on a refinery deep inside Russia on Monday killed 13 and injured 75 others in the Tatarstan… Read More

August 11, 2026