Kyle Anzalone

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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....

Foreign Policy Focus #161 – Why the UN is Horrible

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 28, 2018

On Foreign Policy Focus #161, I discuss the failures and evils of the United Nations. In Syria, the UN imposed a ceasefire that no one is listening too and UN aid workers forcing women to have sex for aid. In Yemen, the UN targets Iran while the war crimes of Saudi...

Foreign Policy Focus #160 – Trump's CPAC Speech

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 26, 2018

On FPF #160, I breakdown Trump's CPAC Speech. In the speech, Trump celebrates increased military spending and moving the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. Trump also makes threats and announces new sanctions against North Korea. I point out Trump's lies and explain...

Foreign Policy Focus #160 – Trump’s CPAC Speech

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 26, 2018

Foreign Policy Focus # 159 – Yemen Cheat Sheet

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 23, 2018

On FPF #159, I discuss a Bloomberg article claiming to be a summary of the Yemen Humanitarian Crisis. I break down who all the players in the Yemen Civil War. I debunk some of the most common myths from the US media and government about Yemen. I explain why the...

Foreign Policy Focus # 158 – When Syrian Lives Matter

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 21, 2018

On FPF #158, I discuss the mainstream media's attention turning back to Syria. The Assad bombing of East Gouta has allowed the mainstream media to push the "Assad must go" line. The mainstream media have used Iran's and Russia's role in Syria to claim those states are...

Foreign Policy Focus #157 – Mueller Indictment Insanity with Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 19, 2018

Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the new indictments by the Mueller Probe. Will and Kyle debunk the lies that surround the claim "Russia hacked the election." We break down the responses to the new incidents by Leon Panetta, Rachel Maddow, Brian...

Foreign Policy Focus #156 – Afghan and Korean Peace

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 16, 2018

On FPF #156, I discuss the peace process in Korea and Afghanistan. On the Scott Horton Show, Peter van Buren explained why there was a reason to be optimistic about the hope for peace in Korea. The Taliban have offered to have peace talks with the US. I also update...

Foreign Policy Focus #155 – Rand Paul is Right on War

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 14, 2018

Senator Paul takes advantage of the government budget process to call out American's 7 wars, the huge Defense budget, and the futility of American Interventionism. I discuss Mike Pence's statement on North Korea. I also update the Afghanistan War, the Riyadh...

Foreign Policy Focus #154 – Syrian Civil War: Iran V. Israel

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 12, 2018

On FPF #154, I discuss the Olympics and Syria. The Koreans entered the games under a unified flag. Mike Pence and Kim Yo-jong have received a lot of attention for their appearance at the opening ceremony. John Bolton claims the sanctions against North Korea have...

Foreign Policy Focus #153 – Trump's Military Parade

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 9, 2018

On FPF #153, I discuss Trump's plan to have a military parade. The Left reacted in a hysteria, claiming Trump is now a dictator. However, this ignores that past presidents have given Trump dictatorial powers. Bush tortured people, Obama had secrete kill lists, both...

Foreign Policy Focus #153 – Trump’s Military Parade

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 9, 2018

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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

New York Times Says Ukraine’s ‘Prospects Look Bleak’

One of America’s top news outlets paints a horrific outlook for the Ukrainian war effort. Ukraine’s forces are struggling even to hold territory. Kiev is running out of men and weapons to throw into the fight. Russian forces are now advancing in several positions....

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 14, 2024

president of ukraine met with the ukrainian military in bakhmut and presented state awards. (52713278745)

US Officials Concerned About Split Between Zelensky and Military Chief

As the Ukrainian war effort lags into its third year, fractures have begun to emerge between top officials in Kiev. The most significant is the growing divide between President Volodymyr Zelensky and the head of Ukraine’s military, General Valery Zaluzhny. The...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 11, 2024

ukrainian commander in chief, valery zaluzhny and president volodymyr zelensky.

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 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...

News Roundup 12/27/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 27, 2019

Latin America Riots in a Honduran prison leave 18 dead. [Link] A military facility in Venezuela was raided. One soldier was killed in the attack. The Venezuelan government claims to have captured the assailants and recovered the weapons. [Link] Ukraine/Russia Ukraine...

News Roundup 12/24/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 24, 2019

US News Senator Rand Paul airs his Festivus grievances, including the US spending $22 million on Serbian cheese and $700,000 on smoking fish. [Link] Trump signs the 2020 NDAA. [Link] The US and South Korea carry out military drills simulating capturing high value...

News Roundup 12/23/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 23, 2019

US News The Fort Worth police officer who killed Atatiana Jefferson has been charged with murder. [Link] A judge's ruling will allow the US government to seize the money Edward Snowden has made from his book. [Link] Daniel Larison explains the Trump travel ban...

News Roundup 12/19/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 19, 2019

US News The House votes for two articles of impeachment against Trump. Tulsi Gabbard voted present. [Link] The US national debt increased by $1.2 trillion in 2019. [Link] The 2020 NDAA requires the DNI to release a report on who is responsible for the murder of Jamal...

News Roundup 12/18/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 18, 2019

US News A North Carolina police officer has been fired after throwing a middle school student against the wall. [Link] The House reveals a $1.4 trillion budget bill. As well as funding the government, the bill also raising the tobacco age to 21. [Link] A FISA Court...

News Roundup 12/17/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 17, 2019

US News Over half the sheriffs in Washington state are refusing to enforce a new gun law. [Link] North Korea DefSec Esper says the US expects North Korea to carry out more weapons tests. [Link] Russia and China call for some sanctions to be lifted on North Korea. The...

News Roundup 12/16/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 16, 2019

US News The US is withholding crucial evidence in the Assange case from his defense team. [Link] Peter Thiel’s Palantir gets a $111 million contract to provide software to the Army. [Link] The 2020 NDAA includes a requirement of Trump to sanction the construction of...

News Roundup 12/13/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 13, 2019

US News Fifteen Department of Veterans Affairs employees and vendors of the VA are charged with defrauding the department out of millions of dollars. [Link] The 2020 NDAA includes sanctions against Syria, Iran, and Russia for war crimes in Syria. The sanctions will...

News Roundup 12/12/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 12, 2019

US News The 2020 NDAA establishes a civilian ROTC. The program will train people for future jobs at the Department of Defense. [Link] The US tells the UN that it is willing to be more flexible in talks with North Korea. [Link] The US will suspend operational trainings...

News Roundup 12/11/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 11, 2019

US News As Chicago and New York police officers cut back on proactive policing, the crime rate fell. [Link] The number of substantiated claims of sexual and personal misconduct in the Army increased over the past year. [Link] At a private fundraising dinner in...

News Roundup 12/10/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 10, 2019

US News Rep. Duncan Hunter says he will resign after the holidays. [Link] US immigration has separated 1,100 children from their parents since the summer of 2018 when a judge ordered the Trump admin to stop separating children from parents. [Link] The FBI IG releases...