Kyle Anzalone

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FPF #171 – The Heroism of Ahed Tamimi

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 23, 2018

On FPF #171, I discuss Ahed Tamimi. Ahed is a 17-year-old Palestinian who was jailed for confronting an Israeli soldier who shot her younger cousin. Ahed was denied a public trail and remained in jail while awaiting trial at an Israeli military court. Ahed agreed to a...

FPF #170 – Senate Kills Yemen War Powers Act

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 21, 2018

On FPF #170, I discuss the Senate killing the Yemen War Powers Act. The Senate voted 55-44 to table the bill. The bill was killed by a lie from the War State. By tabling the bill, the Senate continues to allow the US to aid the genocide of the people of Yemen. I...

Foreign Policy Focus #169 – Turkey's Afrin Occupation

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 19, 2018

On FPF #169, I discuss the Syrian Civil War. Turkey has taken control of Afrin City after it was evacuated by the Syrian Kurds. The Turkish Forces immediately announced their occupation by tearing down statues and flying Turkish flags. Assad Forces continue to make...

Foreign Policy Focus #169 – Turkey’s Afrin Occupation

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 19, 2018

Foreign Policy Focus #168 – Everyone Says Russia Did It

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 16, 2018

On FPF #168, I discuss the nerve agent attack on former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia. The British Prime Minister rushed to condemn Russia. The media quickly picked up the narrative presented by the UK. The UK has been joined by the leads...

Foreign Policy Focus #167 – Tillerson Out, Pompeo Promoted

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 14, 2018

On FPF #167, I discuss the new changes to the Trump Administration. Trump announced the firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Twitter. CIA Director Mike Pompeo has been nominated to replace Rex Tillerson. Pompeo is an Iran hawk who wants to break the Nuclear...

Foreign Policy Focus #166 – Max Boot Fearmongers Against Peace

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 12, 2018

On FPF #166, I discuss Max Boot's Washington Post article North Korea and South Korea Snooker Trump. Boot argues that Trump talking with Kim Jong Un is very dangerous. Boot even claims that a deal with North Korea could lead to North Korea conquering the Korean...

Foreign Policy Focus #165 – The Deadly Afghan Opium Crop with Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 9, 2018

On FPF #165, Will Porter joins the show to discuss the Afghanistan War. Will and Kyle co-authored an article at Consortium News on the subject, Record Afghan Opium Crop Signals Violent Year for US Forces. The article focuses on the growing Afghan opium market which,...

Foreign Policy Focus #164 – Korean Peace Progress

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 7, 2018

On FPF #164, I discuss peace talks in Korea. South Korea sent high-level officials to North Korea to talk with Kim Jong Un. The Koreans agreed to work towards talks with the countries leaders and the US. The South Koreans are also signaling to the US that North Korea...

Foreign Policy Focus #163 – Trump’s Tariffs and Putin’s Missiles

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 5, 2018

On FPF #163, I discuss several events occurring around the world. Trump has proposed new steal and aluminum tariffs. Putin announces that Russia has developed nuclear-armed cruise missiles. At the UN, the US is looking to punish North Korea and Assad. I also update...

Foreign Policy Focus #163 – Trump's Tariffs and Putin's Missiles

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 5, 2018

Foreign Policy Focus #162 – Congress Moves on War

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 2, 2018

On FPF #162, I discuss Congress looking to limit presidential war powers. Senators Sanders, Lee, and Murphy have introduced S.J. Res. 54 to end the US war in the Yemen Civil War. The bill has bipartisan support, and Senator Sanders explains the importance of the bill....

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Israeli Military Says It Will Be Unable to Destroy Half of Hamas’s Tunnel Network

Several sources within the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) say it will be unable to destroy most of Hamas’s tunnel network under Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged the Israeli military will eliminate Hamas and rescue the Israeli captives in Gaza....

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 22, 2024

Dems Calls for Biden to Rethink Unconditional Support of Israel

As Tel Aviv continues to ignore requests from Washington, a growing number of Democratic lawmakers are breaking with the White House and calling for placing conditions on aid the US sends to Israel. In recent days, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 21, 2024

Lawmakers Push Funding to Replace Weapons Used in Yemen

As the White House has started an open-ended and unauthorized war in Yemen, some members of Congress are pushing for legislation that would provide funding to replace the munitions dropped on the Middle East’s poorest nation. Politico reports, “As American...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 21, 2024

Israel Rounds Up Thousands of Palestinians Without Charge or Access to a Lawyer

The Israeli Knesset has approved legislation that allows holding Palestinians deemed security prisoners for up to 180 days without access to a lawyer. Since October 7, Israel has placed thousands of Palestinians in administrative detention. On Monday, the Israeli...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 18, 2024

California Senator Says Calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza Is ‘Dehumanizing Language’

In an interview with the LA Times, Sen. Laphonza Butler said that it was “dehumanizing” to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. The striking comments as Gaza has been turned into a humanitarian nightmare by an Israeli military campaign that has relied upon US support. ...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 18, 2024

laphonza butler sworn in by vp kamala harris, 2023

Israel Buys Tech for Mass Influence Operations

Israel has acquired systems that are designed to manage online discussions. Tel Aviv hopes the new technology can improve its sagging image, especially in the US. While Israel has been firmly backed by President Joe Biden, many of his supporters from 2020 are...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 17, 2024

CIA Providing Israel with Intelligence on Top Hamas Officials

Two recent reports have shed light on the extent of US intelligence sharing with Israel since October 7. Both the CIA and Air Force have likely provided Israel with information to target Hamas collected from satellites and drones. The New York Times reports that...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 15, 2024

UN Says ‘Providing Aid Across Gaza Almost Impossible’ as Famine Nears

The UN’s top humanitarian coordinator said the crisis in Gaza is nearing famine as Israel further restricts aid to the besieged coastal enclave. In just over three months, millions have been internally displaced, hundreds of thousands are starving, and tens of...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 14, 2024

Kyle Anzalone is news editor of the Libertarian Institute, opinion editor of Antiwar.com and co-host of Conflicts of Interest with Will Porter and Connor Freeman.

News Roundup

News Roundup 1/15/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 15, 2020

US News A Mississippi man was arrested, and police failed to confiscate his phone. He later asked one of his jailers to charge his phone. He was then charged with a crime for possessing a phone in jail. He was later convicted of the crime, and a judge sentenced him to...

News Roundup 1/14/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 14, 2020

US News The US places sanctions on seven Venezuelans. [Link] The US Army plans to deploy two specialized task forces to the Pacific capable of conducting information, electronic, cyber, and missile operations against China. The task forces will be deployed over the...

News Roundup 1/13/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 13, 2020

US News A judge blasts the military for ‘lax’ security at a base. Two Chinese students were arrested after simply driving past the guard. [Link] More than a dozen Saudi soldiers were expelled from the US. [Link] Two US airmen were found dead in their dorms at an...

News Roundup 1/10/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 10, 2020

US News Atlanta disbands its police department’s drug unit. The police will try to focus on solving violent crimes. [Link] The House passes a War Powers Resolution aimed at preventing Trump from starting a war with Iran. The resolution is concurrent and cannot be...

News Roundup 1/9/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 9, 2020

US News Trump addresses the nation on the Iranian missile attack against Iraqi bases housing US soldiers. Trump says it appears Iran is standing down, and no Americans were injured or killed. [Link] In his address, Trump said he is placing powerful new sanctions on...

News Roundup 1/8/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 8, 2020

Iran responds to the assassination of Soleimani by launching several missiles at Iraqi bases housing US soldiers. There have been no reports of US casualties and some reports of Iraqi casualties. After the attack, Tweets by Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad...

News Roundup 1/7/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 7, 2020

US News The Idaho Republican Party passed two antiwar resolutions at the direction of Afghan and Iraq War vets. [Link] Iranian-Americans attempting to enter the US are facing additional questions, long detentions, and questions of their loyalty to the US. [Link] Over...

News Roundup 1/6/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 6, 2020

US News Mayor Pete is pushing for the US to take action in Syria. Daniel Larison explains why Mayor Pete’s ‘do-somethingism’ is a foolish policy. [Link] The Department of Homeland Security says there are no credible threats to the US homeland. [Link] Soleimani...

News Roundup 1/3/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 3, 2020

The US assassinated the IRGC-Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani, the deputy head of the Popular Mobilization Forces, and a senior member of Kata’ib Hezbollah in a drone strike in Baghdad. [Link] US News Portland State University will pay $1 million to the family of...

News Roundup 1/2/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 2, 2020

US News The UN Specia Rapprator for torture says Chelsea Manning is being tortured. [Link] Missouri police extorted $2.6 million from motorists by threatening to take them to jail or signing papers that forfeit their assets. [Link] Alex Jones was ordered by a judge to...

News Roundup 12/31/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 31, 2019

US News A family will get $12 million from the city of Detroit after a police officer killed their son. The office tased the kid while he was riding an ATV. [Link] The CIA designed technology that would allow for the US to limit shoulder-fired missiles use to a...

News Roundup 12/30/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 30, 2019

US News The FBI is investigating a Ghislaine Maxwell, a British woman who worked with Jeffery Epistine trafficking young women and children. [Link] Navy SEALs say they witnessed Eddie Gallagher murder a man and shoot at a child. Trump granted Gallagher clemency and...