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

FIFA, the global governing body for soccer, announced it has awarded its inaugural FIFA Peace Prize to President Donald Trump.

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Breaking: Trump Wins FIFA Peace Prize, Calls it 'One of the Great Honors of My Life'

The FIFA Peace Prize is presented annually to an individual who advances peace and unity through leadership and action.

By Johnathan Jones December 5, 2025

The cast of "Heartstoppers" on the Trafalgar Square Stage on July 1, 2023, in London, England.

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Commentary

Nearly Half of LGBT TV Characters to Vanish Next Year as Show Cancellations Pile Up

GLAAD is sounding the alarm after finding that 41 percent of LGBT characters counted this year will not return to screens next season.

By Johnathan Jones December 5, 2025

Entertainer Ben Stiller, left, was quick to criticize comments made Tuesday by President Donald Trump, but people on social media had some advice for him.

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Commentary

Ben Stiller's Attempt to Defend Somalis from Trump Backfires as Social Media Users Offer a Suggestion

Americans are rightfully furious about immigrants from Somalia stealing from programs meant to help citizens.

By Johnathan Jones December 3, 2025

Rahmanullah Lakanwal has pleaded innocent of murder and assault charges in last week's ambush shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C.

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BREAKING: Afghan Shooter Pleads Not Guilty to All Charges in National Guard Murder Case

The fatal attack occurred last week while the two National Guard members were patrolling just blocks from the White House.

By Johnathan Jones and December 2, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill on Oct. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

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Chip Roy Floats Congressional Action on College Football After Lane Kiffin Fiasco: 'Isn't Supposed to Be an NFL Lite'

“What we just saw unfold with Lane Kiffin is just an absolute abomination,” Texas Republican Chip Roy said.

By Johnathan Jones December 2, 2025

A suspect identified as Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, right, in black, has been charged with murder, assault, and weapons violations in connection with the ambush shooting of two National Guard members last week in Washington, D.C. One shooting victim has since died, and the other is reportedly fighting for his life.

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BREAKING: Afghan Refugee Accused of Shooting 2 National Guard Troops in Washington Charged with Murder

Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, were shot last Wednesday afternoon while patrolling in Washignotn.

By Johnathan Jones December 2, 2025

A copy of a special edition of USA Today sits in a display at a convenience store in Washington, DC on Aug. 6, 2019.

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Commentary

USA Today's Spin on National Guard Shooting Shows Why Legacy Outlets Are Dying

One person bears responsibility for the death of 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, and that’s if you're not blaming former President Joe Biden.

By Johnathan Jones November 28, 2025

Law enforcement officials gather near the site where to National Guardsmen were shot, one fatally, in Washington, DC on Nov. 26, 2025.

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House Republican Calls for Full Pause on ALL Immigration After D.C. Attack: 'Deport Every Non-Citizen'

The congressman framed the D.C. shooting as an avoidable tragedy and demanded immediate nationwide action.

By Johnathan Jones November 28, 2025

The Governor of California Gavin Newsom speaks with a woman during the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference, in Belem, Para State, Brazil, on November 11, 2025.

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Commentary

Flashback: Newsom's 2020 Thanksgiving Rules Should Remind Us What True Authoritarianism Looks Like

The same political movement screaming “NO KINGS!” in 2025 cheered this deranged, auhtoritarianism in 2020.

By Johnathan Jones November 27, 2025

Low-angle view of waters on Kaanapali beach, Maui, Hawaii, July 14, 2025.

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Navy Sailor Makes Ultimate Sacrifice Saving Children from Dangerous Hawaiian Surf

The swimmer, identified 47-year-old Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz, went into the water to save two children.

By Johnathan Jones November 27, 2025

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Breaking: Trump Wins FIFA Peace Prize, Calls it 'One of the Great Honors of My Life'

Nearly Half of LGBT TV Characters to Vanish Next Year as Show Cancellations Pile Up

Ben Stiller's Attempt to Defend Somalis from Trump Backfires as Social Media Users Offer a Suggestion

BREAKING: Afghan Shooter Pleads Not Guilty to All Charges in National Guard Murder Case

Chip Roy Floats Congressional Action on College Football After Lane Kiffin Fiasco: 'Isn't Supposed to Be an NFL Lite'

BREAKING: Afghan Refugee Accused of Shooting 2 National Guard Troops in Washington Charged with Murder

USA Today's Spin on National Guard Shooting Shows Why Legacy Outlets Are Dying

House Republican Calls for Full Pause on ALL Immigration After D.C. Attack: 'Deport Every Non-Citizen'

Flashback: Newsom's 2020 Thanksgiving Rules Should Remind Us What True Authoritarianism Looks Like

Navy Sailor Makes Ultimate Sacrifice Saving Children from Dangerous Hawaiian Surf

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