Kyle Anzalone

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COI #205: Biden’s Failures on Covid and Yemen

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 27, 2021

On COI #205, Kyle Anzalone breaks down Biden's failure to reign in Covid and the Saudi “pariah” state. The US is facing staffing shortages in the medical field. Recently, a federal court reinstated a Biden rule requiring healthcare workers to take a Covid vaccine....

COI #204: Are America and Israel Waking Up to the Iran Reality?

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 22, 2021

On COI #204, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman update the JCPOA talks in Vienna, as well as America’s new Cold Wars with Russia and China. Kyle covers the Russians’ security proposals presented to Washington. Among other things, Moscow wants no intermediate-range...

COI #203: Understanding Conflict in Ethiopia

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 20, 2021

On COI #203, Kyle Anzalone joins Joanne Leon in interviewing Teodrose Fikremrium. Teodrose, an Ethiopian, discusses the recent history leading up to the recent conflict. He gives his take on various important developments in Ethiopia, including the start of the war....

COI #202: Biden Tries to Divide the World

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 16, 2021

On COI #202, Kyle Anzalone discusses how President Joe Biden’s effort to create a ‘Democratic’ bloc of countries is dividing the world into camps. The camps are not “democracy” versus “autocracy” as Biden claims. Rather, the divide is between the current American-led...

COI #201: Biden Allows Israel to Sabotage Iran Talks

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 14, 2021

On COI #201, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the latest on the JCPOA talks, Tel Aviv’s efforts to sabotage diplomacy, and Joe Biden’s efforts to placate the Israelis. Connor reports on the Americans’ unfair criticisms of Iran. They say Tehran’s delegation in...

COI #200: Biden Scores a Victory in His War on Journalism with Assange Ruling

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 12, 2021

On COI #200, Kyle breaks down the ruling by the UK High Court that will allow Julian Assange to be extradited to the US. While Assange’s legal team will appeal the decision, the ruling is a win for the Joe Biden Justice Department,the party that brought the appeal....

Conflicts of Interest #198: Biden & Putin Talk as NATO Looks East

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 10, 2021

On COI #198, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman update the Iran talks, tensions in eastern Europe, and America’s Cold War with China. Kyle reports on today’s talks between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Tensions continue to rise over the...

COI #199: Chrystul Kizer Makes Self-Defense Claim in Kenosha Court

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 10, 2021

On COI #199, Patrick MacFarlane - host of Liberty Weekly - joins Kyle Anzalone to break down Chrystul Kizer's self-defense claim. Kizer maintains she was the victim of sexual abuse and killed her abuser. A new Wisconsin law is allowing her to make a self-defense claim...

COI #197: Biden Watches as US Created Crises in Yemen & Afghanistan Kills Children

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 5, 2021

On COI #197, Kyle Anzalone breaks down the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. The World Bank and UN are attempting to deliver aid to the Afghans. However, U.S. sanctions continue to prevent the aid from reaching suffering people. Back in Washington., Biden is...

COI #196: Generating a Conflict in Ukraine guest Dave DeCamp

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 2, 2021

On COI #196, Dave DeCamp - News Editor at Antiwar.com - returns to explain escalating tensions with Russia over Ukraine. In recent weeks the US has engaged in military drills along Russia’s western border while encouraging a Ukrainian military build-up. The result has...

COI #195: Does Israeli Aggression Signal Progress in Iran Nuclear Deal Talks?

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 1, 2021

On COI #195, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman discuss recent developments in the new Cold War with China as well as the resumed JCPOA talks in Vienna. Kyle details recent reports about how Taiwan, eyeing China, is building its own submarine fleet with assistance from...

COI #194: US Threatens Russia Over Non-Ally Ukraine

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 28, 2021

On COI #194, Kyle Anzalone breaks down the growing tensions in Eastern Europe. The US is simulating nuclear war with Russia, conducting war games in Latvia, and deploying warships to the Black Sea. Meanwhile, Ukraine is engaging in military build-ups/drills on its...

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As Russian Forces Advance, Ukraine Struggles to Build New Defensive Lines

Russian forces are advancing in several places across the 600-mile frontline in Ukraine, straining Kiev’s ability to build rear fortifications. Some in the Ukrainian military fault the country’s leadership for not building stronger second and third-line defenses...

Kyle Anzalone | May 2, 2024

3rd id conducts live fire exercise with ukrainian soldiers

US-Constructed Base in Haiti Won’t Be Ready for Kenyan Troops on Time

The Biden administration's plan to restore order to Haiti by sending an armed international force has hit another snag: the base that will house the soldiers will not be ready by the date they are set to arrive in the Caribbean nation. Jake Johnston from the...

Kyle Anzalone | May 1, 2024

US Gaza Pier Could Be Operational By Weekend

Unnamed officials said the floating pier and causeway that Washington hopes to use to bring aid into Gaza could be completed by Friday with aid deliveries beginning Saturday. The development comes as the cost of the pier has nearly doubled, and Defense Secretary...

Kyle Anzalone | May 1, 2024

State Dept. Official Resigns, Says White House Inciting Attacks on US Troops

The State Department’s former Arabic language spokeswoman says she resigned from her post after official talking points became too provocative. Hala Rharrit said White House policy was potentially provoking attacks on US troops, and explained she refused to do...

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 30, 2024

Blinken Says US Nearing Saudi-Israel Proposal But Calm in Gaza Is Needed

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the White House is finalizing an incentive package to bribe Israel and Saudi Arabia to normalize their ties. The Biden administration is seeking to expand the Trump-era Abraham Accords, in which Washington handed out favors to...

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 29, 2024

UN Oversight Office Closes Investigation Into Four Staff Over Alleged Ties to Hamas

Four of the 12 employees of the UN Palestinian Relief Agency (UNRWA) under investigation by the UN’s internal inspector’s office had their cases closed due to lack of evidence. In January, Israel claimed 12 members of UNRWA participated in the Hamas attack on...

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 28, 2024

ByteDance Will Shut Down TikTok in US Rather Than Comply with Divestment Demand

ByteDance says it will not sell off its popular video-sharing app TikTok after President Joe Biden signed a law that will ban the platform from American users in nine months if it is not sold away from Chinese ownership. Several sources inside ByteDance say TikTok...

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 25, 2024

Biden Signs TikTok Ban, But Campaign Will Remain on Platform

The same day that Joe Biden signed a massive foreign military aid bill that includes a provision to ban TikTok for US users, the President’s reelection campaign says it will remain on the platform through this year’s election. On Wednesday, President Biden signed...

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 24, 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

Israel Police Attack Mourners Carrying Casket of Palestinian-American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

by Kyle Anzalone | May 13, 2022

Two days after Israeli forces shot and killed Al-Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, they beat mourners carrying the slain journalist's coffin. The Israeli police, in full riot gear, confronted the funeral procession carrying Abu Akleh’s body outside the St Louis...

News Roundup 5/11/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | May 11, 2022

US News The CDC estimates 107,000 Americans died from overdoses in 2021. [Link] Bodycam footage shows police killing a 75-year-old woman with dementia. [Link] The Pentagon tested microwave anti-drone weapons. [Link] Russia The White House says the next aid package to...

Israel Murders Palestinian-American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

by Kyle Anzalone | May 11, 2022

Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed by Israeli forces outside of Jenin. A second reporter Ali Samoodi was shot and wounded. Samoodi, who was near Abu Akleh when she was murdered, reported they came under fire from Israeli occupation forces...

New Report Reveals ICE Spent Billions Spying on Americans

by Kyle Anzalone | May 10, 2022

Immigration and Customs Enforcement spent $2.8 billion to surveil Americans from 2008 to 2021. The report titled “American Dragnet: Data-Driven Deportation in the 21st Century” from the Georgetown Law Center for Privacy and Technology details how ICE used warrantless,...

News Roundup 5/9/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | May 9, 2022

US News Biden is willing to increase the military budget beyond $813 billion. [Link] Biden called on Congress to divide funding bills for Ukraine and Covid relief. [Link] The US extradites the third man for alleged involvement in the assassination of former Haitian...

Iran Sells Oil to Venezuela as Washington’s Negotiations with Caracas and Tehran Appear Frozen

by Kyle Anzalone | May 9, 2022

Venezuela has begun importing heavy crude from Iran as the White House maintains severe economic sanctions on both countries. While the Biden administration has sought to increase ties with Tehran and Caracas, recent development suggests that a deal with either...

US Official Condemns Israeli Settlement Expansion, But Biden Will Not Leverage Visit to Tel Aviv

by Kyle Anzalone | May 9, 2022

A State Department official condemned Israel on Friday in response to a Tel Aviv plan to add 4,000 new settlement homes. Palestinian groups responded favorably to the statement but expressed that mere words are insufficient. Deputy State Department spokesperson...

News Roundup 5/6/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | May 6, 2022

Brazil CIA Director William Burns told the Brazilian president not to cast doubts over the integrity of Brazil’s election. [Link] Russia Adam Kinzinger is struggling to enlist co-sponsors for his Russia war bill. [Link] Zelensky invites German leaders to Kiev in an...

Biden Speaks with German Leader Scholz Amid Kiev-Berlin Tensions

by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | May 6, 2022

The United States and Germany will reject all Russian territorial claims in Ukraine, leaders from both countries said during a recent phone call, as relations between Berlin and Kiev plumb new depths over alleged close ties between the German president and his Russian counterpart.

NATO Will Have ‘Very Strong Obligation’ to Sweden If It Applies for Membership

by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | May 5, 2022

NATO’s civilian leader came close to offering Sweden a security guarantee if Stockholm decides to apply for membership in the bloc – even before it’s formally accepted – with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg vowing new military deployments to the Baltic Sea during the application period.

PayPal Releases Funds Seized From Independent Media Orgs

by Will Porter | May 5, 2022

PayPal has reversed course after freezing thousands of dollars belonging to alternative media outlets Consortium News and MintPress News, agreeing to return money to both sites after seizing it without explanation last week.

News Roundup 5/3/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | May 3, 2022

US News A judge grants qualified immunity to police officers who arrested and held a man for operating a parody Facebook account. [Link] The FBI conducted nearly 2 million warrantless searches using Russian cyber threats as an excuse. [Link] Lawmakers will likely...

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Conflicts of Interest

COI #205: Biden’s Failures on Covid and Yemen

COI #204: Are America and Israel Waking Up to the Iran Reality?

COI #203: Understanding Conflict in Ethiopia

COI #202: Biden Tries to Divide the World

COI #201: Biden Allows Israel to Sabotage Iran Talks

COI #200: Biden Scores a Victory in His War on Journalism with Assange Ruling

Conflicts of Interest #198: Biden & Putin Talk as NATO Looks East

COI #199: Chrystul Kizer Makes Self-Defense Claim in Kenosha Court

COI #197: Biden Watches as US Created Crises in Yemen & Afghanistan Kills Children

COI #196: Generating a Conflict in Ukraine guest Dave DeCamp

COI #195: Does Israeli Aggression Signal Progress in Iran Nuclear Deal Talks?

COI #194: US Threatens Russia Over Non-Ally Ukraine

Articles

As Russian Forces Advance, Ukraine Struggles to Build New Defensive Lines

US-Constructed Base in Haiti Won’t Be Ready for Kenyan Troops on Time

US Gaza Pier Could Be Operational By Weekend

State Dept. Official Resigns, Says White House Inciting Attacks on US Troops

Blinken Says US Nearing Saudi-Israel Proposal But Calm in Gaza Is Needed

UN Oversight Office Closes Investigation Into Four Staff Over Alleged Ties to Hamas

ByteDance Will Shut Down TikTok in US Rather Than Comply with Divestment Demand

Biden Signs TikTok Ban, But Campaign Will Remain on Platform

Kyle Anzalone

News Roundup

Israel Police Attack Mourners Carrying Casket of Palestinian-American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

News Roundup 5/11/2022

Israel Murders Palestinian-American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

New Report Reveals ICE Spent Billions Spying on Americans

News Roundup 5/9/2022

Iran Sells Oil to Venezuela as Washington’s Negotiations with Caracas and Tehran Appear Frozen

US Official Condemns Israeli Settlement Expansion, But Biden Will Not Leverage Visit to Tel Aviv

News Roundup 5/6/2022

Biden Speaks with German Leader Scholz Amid Kiev-Berlin Tensions

NATO Will Have ‘Very Strong Obligation’ to Sweden If It Applies for Membership

PayPal Releases Funds Seized From Independent Media Orgs

News Roundup 5/3/2022

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