Kyle Anzalone

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FPF #181 – Trump Attacks Assad

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 16, 2018

On FPF #181, Will Porter joins the show to discuss Trump ordering an attack on the Syrian government. Will and I breakdown speeches by Trump, Secretary of Defense Mattis, Pentagon spokesperson Dana White, and General McKenzie to explain the attack and give our...

FPF #180 – Chemical Weapon Lies Cause Geopolitical Chaos

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 13, 2018

On FPF #180, I discuss the geopolitical fallout from the Western accusation that Assad used chemical weapons in Douma, Syria. The US has floated forming a coalition for military actions against Assad, with France and the UK suggesting they would be participants. Trump...

FPF #179 – Trump Beats the Syria War Drum with Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 11, 2018

On FPF #179, journalist Will Porter returns to the show to discuss Syria. Allegations that Assad used chemical weapons have presented the hawks with an opportunity to push Trump deeper into the Syrian quagmire. Trump seems to be taking the bait, as he says he believes...

FPF #178 – Trump Takes the Bait

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 9, 2018

On FPF #178, I discuss recent allegations that Assad used chemical weapons. The al-Qaeda linked White Helmets claims that over 40 people were killed in the attack. In response, Trump took to Twitter to call Assad an animal and blame the situation in Syria on Obama. I...

FPF #177 – Will Bolton Scuttle Potential Peace with Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 6, 2018

On FPF #177, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss Syria, Russia, and North Korea. In an Ohio speech, Trump suggested the US should remove troops from Syria. Trump has since said US troops will remain in Syria for now. On a March 20th phone call, Trump suggested...

FPF #176 – Palestinian Protests End in Murder

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 4, 2018

On FPF #176, I discuss the recent Palestinian protests in Gaza. During the protests, the Israeli Defense Force opened fire on the protesters killing 18 and injuring over 750. Links Will Porter talks about the Nakba on the Free Man Beyond the Wall Justin Raimondo on...

FPF #175 – The Lies MSNBC Tells You About Russia

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 2, 2018

On FPF #175, I breakdown segments by NBC Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel. Engel presents a narrative that Russia an expansionist power headed by the evil Putin. During the segments, Engle tells lies, half-truths, and distorts facts to scare Americans into...

FPF #174 – The Syrian War Goes On

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 30, 2018

On FPF #174, I update the Syrian Civil War. The Syrian Civil War recently passed its 7th year but remains exceptionally complex. Assad has liberated Damascus from most al-Qaeda linked factions. Turkey has conquered the Afrin District from the Syrian Kurds and now...

FPF #173 – Kicking the Russians Out

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 28, 2018

On FPF #173, I discuss the US expelling 60 Russian diplomats. Several other countries also expelled Russian diplomats in response to an alleged Russian nerve agent attack in the UK. I look at the evidence behind the allegations and respond to US Ambassador to Russia...

FPF #172 – How Bad is Bolton?

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 26, 2018

On FPF #172, I discuss Trump's announcement that John Bolton will replace HR McMaster as National Security Advisor. Bolton continues to support the Iraq War, and he was involved in lying us into the war. Bolton has been a long opponent of the Iran Nuclear Deal. He has...

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...

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White House Approves Nearly $3 Billion Weapons Sale to Saudi Arabia

The State Department approved a proposed sale of military technical equipment to Saudi Arabia. Washington views Riyadh as a key partner in the Middle East, even as the Kingdom rules its people with an oppressive dictatorship and wages war abroad. On Wednesday, a...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 24, 2024

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Israeli Parliament Advances Legislation that Calls UN Aid Agency a ‘Terrorist’ Group

The Israeli Knesset voted in favor of a series of bills that will shut down the UN aid agency for Palestinians (UNRWA). One piece of legislation will name UNRWA as a terrorist entity. On Tuesday, the Israeli legislature passed three bills targeting UNRWA. The...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 23, 2024

Israel Bombs Tent of Journalists

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) dropped a bomb on a tent sheltering journalists covering the situation at the Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. On Monday, journalist Haydar Ibrahim al-Msaddar and several others experienced serious injuries when an Israeli munition hit a...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 22, 2024

Russian Fighter Jets Intercept US Strategic Bombers Over Arctic

Two American B-52 bombers flying in the direction of Russia were turned away by Moscow’s fighter jets. One of the US’s primary strategic aircraft, B-52s are capable of carrying nuclear weapons. On Sunday, Washington ordered two long-range bombers to conduct...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 21, 2024

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Kenyan Soldiers Begin Patrols in Haiti in American Armored Vehicles

Hundreds of Kenyan soldiers deployed to Haiti began patrolling the streets around the National Palace. Gunfire was heard during the operation and an American armored vehicle broke down. On Wednesday, Kenyan soldiers in American MRAP vehicles patrolled the streets...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 18, 2024

Pentagon Officially Ends Gaza Pier Operations

A temporary floating pier that was intended to bring food and other aid into Gaza has been officially terminated, according to the Department of Defense. While the White House is touting the operation as a success, it cost hundreds of millions of dollars and...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 17, 2024

Death Toll for Palestinian Journalists Hits 160 in Gaza

The death count for Palestinian journalists in Gaza has hit 160 as Israeli forces continue to target civilians throughout the Strip. The mass killing of reporters has shrouded the true devastation caused by the Israeli bombing campaign. The Gaza media office...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 17, 2024

Israeli Military Says It Is Facing Shortages of Tanks and Ammo

The Israel Defense Forces said that it was facing a shortage of functioning tanks and shells. The admission came in a court filing explaining why the IDF was not allowing female tank soldiers in Gaza. On Monday, the IDF informed the Israeli high court that many of...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 16, 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 1/29/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 29, 2020

US News A police officer killed a man while trying to enforce a ‘Red Flag’ law. [Link] The House may pass two bills in the coming week that assert Congress has not approved Trump to go to war with Iran. Trump is threatening to veto the bill. [Link] Poland will sign a...

News Roundup 1/28/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 28, 2020

US News Trump will announce his “Deal of the Century” on Tuesday. The deal is meant to resolve the Israeli occupation of Palestine. However, Palestinians have already rejected many of the details of the plan that have been leaked. [Link] Daniel Larison explains how...

News Roundup 1/24/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 24, 2020

US News The Justice Department says the FBI should not have spied on former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. [Link] The US bars Iranians from receiving trade or investment visas. [Link] Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says American CEOs should still do business...

News Roundup 1/23/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 23, 2020

US News Local police are using license plate readers to help the federal government build a massive database. [Link] More than 2,000 vets have filed a lawsuit against 3M for producing defective earplugs. [Link] The Guardian reports Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin...

News Roundup 1/22/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 22, 2020

US News Illinois changes a law that suspended driver's licenses for unpaid parking tickets. [Link] Reports say Trump will add seven countries to his travel ban list. [Link] Iranian students with valid visas are being detained when they get to the US and some of them...

News Roundup 1/21/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 21, 2020

US News The US will no longer use B-52 bombers to carry nuclear weapons. [Link] The psychologist who designed the torture program will testify about it during a pre-trial hearing for a military tribunal at Gitmo. The psychologist - Mitchell and Jessen -made millions...

News Roundup 1/20/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 20, 2020

US News The Army is canceling the $45 billion contract to build a replacement for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The Army only got one bid on the contract. The Army plans to reexamine its requirements for the replacement and reoffer the contract. [Link] The US sailed a...

News Roundup 1/17/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 17, 2020

US News Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has issued two memos this year reorienting the Pentagon towards great power competition with China and Russia. [Link] The Air Force is looking to improve the Jan Mayen Airbase. The base is located in the Norwegian Sea between...

News Roundup 1/16/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 16, 2020

US News Trump attacks Apple on Twitter for not giving the government a backdoor into iPhones. [Link] A Green Beret died during a training exercise. [Link] Amazon is filing an injunction against the Pentagon and Microsoft from starting work on the JEDI program. The...

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...