Kyle Anzalone

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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...

COI #193: Some Accountability – But Mostly Impunity – For US Law Enforcement

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 25, 2021

On COI #193 Kyle Anzalone discusses several examples of American police abusing, even killing, citizens and covering up the crimes. Police rarely face criminal charges – or any consequences – for misconduct on the clock. However, with growing scrutiny of the broken...

COI #192: American Backed Apartheid

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 23, 2021

On COI #192, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman discuss how Washington is provoking war on multiple fronts. Kyle reports that the NDAA is being held up in the Senate pending votes on myriad proposed amendments. Connor then covers NDAA amendments which seek to end U.S....

COI #191: Bring the Troops Home guest Hunter DeRensis

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 21, 2021

On COI #191, Hunter DeRensis joins Kyle Anzalone to discuss the Bring Our Troops Home movement. Hunter explains how Defend the Guard legislation has made significant progress in several states. Defend the Guard laws would prevent the federal government from exploiting...

Conflicts of Interest #190: Congress Is Set to Give Highly Corrupt Pentagon Hundreds of Billions

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 18, 2021

On COI #190, Kyle Anzalone discusses Congress closing in on passing a near $800 billion funding bill for the Pentagon as it fails in every category. A report from the Pentagon inspector general found the agency has failed to make much progress tackling its sexual...

Conflicts of Interest #189: The Pentagon Manufactures Crises It Cannot Control

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 16, 2021

On COI #189, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman – writer at the Libertarian Institute – talk about increasing tensions in Eastern Europe and the Persian Gulf. Kyle covers the refugee crisis on the border shared by Poland and Belarus. Washington and their European allies...

COI #188: Guilty of Murder? Rittenhouse, Soldiers & Police

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 14, 2021

On COI #188, Patrick MacFarlane joins Kyle Anzalone to break down the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. The trail has largely divided the country on political lines and could have important implications for self-defense law. The trial has produced many sensational moments that...

COI #187: The Biden Administration’s War on Immigration

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 12, 2021

On COI #187, Kyle Anzalone breaks down the increasing tensions in Eastern Europe. Thousands of migrants from the Middle East and North Africa are seeking to enter the EU through Belarus. The refugees are currently living in freezing conditions near the border with...

COI #186: You Cannot Break the ‘Blue Wall of Silence’

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 10, 2021

On COI #186, Kyle Anzalone discusses a new report from USA Today on the culture in police departments against exposing police abuse. The report found that nearly all police departments have a culture that punishes whistleblowers and defends abusers. The article argues...

COI #185: Biden Takes Ownership Over Saudi’s War in Yemen

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 8, 2021

On COI #185, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman – writer at the Libertarian Institute - cover the latest arms sales to Saudi Arabia approved by the U.S. State Department. Despite President Joe Biden’s previous pledges to end support for this war (as well as a UN warning...

COI #184: Russiagate Lies Expose Clinton Campaign Origins

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 5, 2021

On COI #184, Kyle Anzalone breaks down John Durham's indictment of Igor Danchenko for lying to the FBI about his sources for the Steele Dossier. The Dossier was funneled by the Clinton campaign to the FBI, and then into the mainstream media. The cooperate press...

COI #183: Biden Admin Works to Prevent Diplomacy with Iran

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 2, 2021

On COI #183, Kyle Anzalone discusses how the Biden administration has prevented a return to the Iran Nuclear Deal. Iran recently made an effort to re-engage in the Vienna talks, but the US met this offer with sanctions and threats. Iran has been clear, it will not...

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Articles

Senate Bill Seeks to Place Campus Protesters on No-Fly List

A bill introduced in the Senate by two Republicans seeks to place campus protesters on a no-fly list. Across the country, pro-Palestinian students are gathering on campuses and demanding their universities cut ties with the Israeli government over Tel Aviv’s...

Kyle Anzalone | May 9, 2024

Russia Pummels Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure as Kiev Seeks More Air Defenses

Russian missiles and drones targeted energy infrastructure in cities across Ukraine on Tuesday night. The attack was one of Moscow’s largest so far in the war and came as Kiev is desperately seeking new air defense systems. According to Ukrainian officials, Russia...

Kyle Anzalone | May 8, 2024

Ukraine Seeks Reaper Drones to Aid Deep Strikes on Russian Forces

As Ukraine steps up its use of long-range munitions provided by Washington, it is also seeking to obtain the US-made MQ-9 Reaper drone to help locate targets well behind the frontlines. The aircraft quickly moved to the top of Kiev's weapons wishlist after the...

Kyle Anzalone | May 6, 2024

US Struggles to Unite Allies on Plan to Seize Russian Assets

The White House is struggling to persuade even its closest allies to support a plan to seize Russian assets. Members of NATO hold hundreds of billions of dollars in frozen Russian funds, with the Biden administration arguing they should be sold off to arm or...

Kyle Anzalone | May 5, 2024

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

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

‘Not Just Sending Our Prayers’: Australia Announces New Military Aid to Ukraine

by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 1, 2022

Australia is set to transfer Bushmaster armored vehicles to Ukraine, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, fulfilling a request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made just one day prior.

Biden Invokes Korean War-Era Law to Bend US Economy to Green Initiative

by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 1, 2022

President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to “meet the requirements of the clean energy economy,” following recent reports that he would use the measure to help refill dwindling US missile stocks.

News Roundup 3/31/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 31, 2022

US News The Oregon National Guard engaged in war games with the Bangladesh armed forces. [Link] Venezuela is buying and leasing oil tankers in anticipation of the US lifting sanctions. [Link] Russia A top Pentagon official says the US is working on a plan to send...

Hungary Accuses Ukraine of Election Meddling as Europe’s Anti-Putin Coalition Pushes for Tougher Russia Response

by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Mar 31, 2022

Hungary has accused Ukraine of attempting to interfere in its upcoming election, claiming the government is working with local leftists to sway the race in favor of opposition parties. Kiev denied the charge.

US Hits Iran With New Sanctions Amid Nuclear Negotiations

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 30, 2022

The Treasury Department announced a new round of sanctions targeting Iran as talks to save the nuclear agreement are “very close” to a deal. The Treasury will blacklist Mohammad Ali Hosseini and a network of companies, including Jestar Sanat Delijan and Sina...

Pentagon Seeks $12 Billion for Missile Defense, Plans More Space-Based Systems in 2023

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2022

The whopping $813 billion war budget proposed by the White House on Monday includes $12.3 billion for missile defense programs. Over $9 billion will go to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The Pentagon is hoping to deploy more space-based systems next year. The bulk...

Islamic State Attack on Syrian Refugee Camp Leaves 4 Dead

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2022

The Islamic State attacked a large refugee camp in American-controlled Syria. The battle between ISIS and Kurdish forces left four dead, including a child. The al-Hol refugee camp houses 60,000 people. While most of its inhabitants are displaced Syrians, it also...

Afghan Translator Alleges American Soldiers Tortured an Afghan Commando Before He Died

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2022

A Department of Defense investigation into the death of an Afghan commando includes evidence the man was tortured while in US custody and died hours later. Eight Green Berets received reprimands for their role in the soldier's death. On October 22, 2018, Wahidullah...

News Roundup 3/30/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2022

US News The Pentagon delays awarding a contract to build a cloud for the Department of Defense until December. [Link] Norwegian soldiers arrive in the US to train with the Minnesota National Guard. [Link] Russia A majority of Americans believe Biden has not been tough...

White House Hides War Spending in State Department and USAID Budgets

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 28, 2022

On Monday, the White House released its spending proposal for the 2023 fiscal year. The whopping $5.8 trillion budget includes $773 billion for the Pentagon. However, billions in war spending are allocated to other government agencies, including the State Department...

Pentagon Seeks to Scrap Problematic Littoral Combat Ships in 2023

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 28, 2022

The Pentagon's 2023 budget proposal calls for retiring 24 ships to make way for more expensive vessels. All nine of the Navy's Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) would be among those scrapped. The LCS program has been plagued with issues. The most serious are...

Biden’s Budget Includes Billions for Cyber Warfare

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 28, 2022

The White House released a massive $5.8 trillion budget for the 2023 fiscal year on Monday. The spending proposal calls for the Pentagon to receive $11.2 billion for cyber operations, and $11 billion will be distributed to the rest of America’s domestic government...

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Conflicts of Interest

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

COI #193: Some Accountability – But Mostly Impunity – For US Law Enforcement

COI #192: American Backed Apartheid

COI #191: Bring the Troops Home guest Hunter DeRensis

Conflicts of Interest #190: Congress Is Set to Give Highly Corrupt Pentagon Hundreds of Billions

Conflicts of Interest #189: The Pentagon Manufactures Crises It Cannot Control

COI #188: Guilty of Murder? Rittenhouse, Soldiers & Police

COI #187: The Biden Administration’s War on Immigration

COI #186: You Cannot Break the ‘Blue Wall of Silence’

COI #185: Biden Takes Ownership Over Saudi’s War in Yemen

COI #184: Russiagate Lies Expose Clinton Campaign Origins

COI #183: Biden Admin Works to Prevent Diplomacy with Iran

Articles

Senate Bill Seeks to Place Campus Protesters on No-Fly List

Russia Pummels Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure as Kiev Seeks More Air Defenses

Ukraine Seeks Reaper Drones to Aid Deep Strikes on Russian Forces

US Struggles to Unite Allies on Plan to Seize Russian Assets

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

Kyle Anzalone

News Roundup

‘Not Just Sending Our Prayers’: Australia Announces New Military Aid to Ukraine

Biden Invokes Korean War-Era Law to Bend US Economy to Green Initiative

News Roundup 3/31/2022

Hungary Accuses Ukraine of Election Meddling as Europe’s Anti-Putin Coalition Pushes for Tougher Russia Response

US Hits Iran With New Sanctions Amid Nuclear Negotiations

Pentagon Seeks $12 Billion for Missile Defense, Plans More Space-Based Systems in 2023

Islamic State Attack on Syrian Refugee Camp Leaves 4 Dead

Afghan Translator Alleges American Soldiers Tortured an Afghan Commando Before He Died

News Roundup 3/30/2022

White House Hides War Spending in State Department and USAID Budgets

Pentagon Seeks to Scrap Problematic Littoral Combat Ships in 2023

Biden’s Budget Includes Billions for Cyber Warfare

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