Johnathan Jones, Author at The Western Journal

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Johnathan Jones is a journalist, novelist, and media analyst with experience as a reporter, editor, and producer across radio, television, and digital platforms. Follow him on X: @misterjkjones

Sen. John Cornyn speaks to members of the media at the Austin Marriott Downtown on March 3, 2026, in Austin, Texas.

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Commentary

John Cornyn's Costly Texas Runoff Is the Best Argument Yet for Term Limits

Tuesday’s primary in Texas revealed something that should make Republicans and voters across the country angry.

By Johnathan Jones March 5, 2026

A missile launched from Iran is pictured in the sky Sunday from the Bureij camp for Palestinian refugees in the central Gaza Strip .

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The Iran Strikes Have Flooded X with So Much AI Disinformation That I Went Crawling Back to Cable News

To be clear, the early stages of any military conflict are always full of misinformation. That has been true for centuries.

By Johnathan Jones March 5, 2026

An F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 31 lands on the flight deck of the USS Gerald R. Ford Saturday while supporting Operation Epic Fury.

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We Can't Forget the Quagmires in Iraq and Afghanistan, But Let's Hold Off Judging Iran as the Next 'Forever War'

When Americans hear the war drums again, the skepticism of government and its motives is more than warranted.

By Johnathan Jones March 3, 2026

U.S. Boy Scouts are seen saluting while listening to their country's anthem in a file photo dated April 16, 2011.

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Commentary

Hegseth Announces the Woke Organization Formerly Known as the Boy Scouts Will Drop DEI – But the Damage Is Already Done

The number of Scouts has plummeted from 10 million boys in 1970 to fewer than one million boys and girls this year.

By Johnathan Jones March 1, 2026

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrive at the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Jan. 20, 2025.

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BREAKING: Clintons to Testify Separately Thursday and Friday in House Epstein Probe

The appearances are part of the committee’s ongoing investigation into Epstein and his child exploitation network.

By Johnathan Jones February 26, 2026

It turns out that obtaining a copy of your birth certificate is not rocket science.

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Commentary

How to Get a Birth Certificate for Dummies: A Guide for Democrats Who Oppose Secure Elections

The process of obtaining the unicorn document known as a birth certificate is simple and inexpensive. It is almost too simple.

By Johnathan Jones February 23, 2026

President Donald Trump, pictured during a speech in Rome, Georgia.

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BREAKING: Trump Reportedly Rips Supreme Court Tariff Ruling as a 'Disgrace' – He Has Plan B

Trump addressed the ruling during a White House breakfast with governors, according to a report after the ruling was made public.

By Johnathan Jones February 20, 2026

The United States Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC.

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BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules 6-3 Against Trump Tariffs

Trump declared the trade deficit an emergency before taking office and used tariffs to level the global trade playing field.

By Johnathan Jones February 20, 2026

Then- President Barack Obama and National Security Adviser Susan Rice, seen in a file photo dated April 5, 2016, reportedly reacted strongly to Donald Trumps election victory in November of that year.

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Obama and Susan Rice Reportedly 'Broke Down and Cried' After Trump's 2016 Win

Trump's 2016 win over Hillary Clinton stunned Washington and sparked an effort to undermine him before he entered office.

By Johnathan Jones February 18, 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is joined by Governor Kathy Hochul at a news conference in New York City on Feb. 10, 2026.

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BREAKING: NYC's Mamdani Seeking First Property Tax Hike in Decades to Cover Budget Deficit

Mamdani's city government is still recovering from the fallout from last month’s winter storm, which caused basic services to break down.

By Johnathan Jones February 17, 2026

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John Cornyn's Costly Texas Runoff Is the Best Argument Yet for Term Limits

The Iran Strikes Have Flooded X with So Much AI Disinformation That I Went Crawling Back to Cable News

We Can't Forget the Quagmires in Iraq and Afghanistan, But Let's Hold Off Judging Iran as the Next 'Forever War'

Hegseth Announces the Woke Organization Formerly Known as the Boy Scouts Will Drop DEI – But the Damage Is Already Done

BREAKING: Clintons to Testify Separately Thursday and Friday in House Epstein Probe

How to Get a Birth Certificate for Dummies: A Guide for Democrats Who Oppose Secure Elections

BREAKING: Trump Reportedly Rips Supreme Court Tariff Ruling as a 'Disgrace' – He Has Plan B

BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules 6-3 Against Trump Tariffs

Obama and Susan Rice Reportedly 'Broke Down and Cried' After Trump's 2016 Win

BREAKING: NYC's Mamdani Seeking First Property Tax Hike in Decades to Cover Budget Deficit

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