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by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 21, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #22, Kyle and Will update the situation between the US and Iran after a 13-year UN arms embargo expired over the weekend, as was set out in the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers. Despite throwing a fit, Washington did not get its...

US Slams the Door on Russian Offer to Extend Critical Treaty

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 19, 2020

On Conflicts of interest #22, Kyle and Will cover the US rejection of Russia's offer to extend the New START arms control treaty by one year with no preconditions. Washington deemed the proposal a "non-starter," insisting the Russians give in to a number of demands...

Bombshell or Bust: Do Hunter Biden’s Emails Prove His Father’s Corruption?

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 16, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #21, Kyle and Will cover a New York Post story that many have deemed a "bombshell," alleging shady business dealings between Joe Biden, his son Hunter and a Ukrainian gas firm, Burisma. Will and Kyle break down the piece in detail and give...

Did the US Violate the Peace Deal with the Taliban?

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 14, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #20, Will and Kyle go over a new bill introduced by Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) that would overhaul the World War I-era Espionage Act, which has been used to target journalists and whistleblowers as enemy spies. Gabbard's legislation would...

Gov’t Blunders Sow Election Chaos as Pentagon Plans Space-Based Weapons

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 12, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #19, Kyle and Will discuss a new Pentagon contract with Elon Musk's SpaceX to develop a cargo transport system capable of dropping weapons from orbit to anywhere on Earth in an hour flat, part of the company's shift toward military projects...

The Plot to Kidnap Michigan’s Governor

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 10, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #18, Will and Kyle look at an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in order to try her for "treason," which the FBI claims to have unraveled with help from a number of confidential informants and undercover agents. The...

Can Government Preserve Authoritarian Covid Lockdown Powers?

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 7, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #17, Will and Kyle look at a recent Michigan Supreme Court decision striking down Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Covid-19 emergency orders, which have been continually in force since early March. The move mirrors a similar ruling by a federal...

Did the Attorney General Botch the Breonna Taylor Grand Jury?

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 5, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #16, Kyle and Will cover the recently released audio from the Breonna Taylor grand jury proceedings, which reveal new holes in the government’s story. A federal judge has ordered Edward Snowden to hand over $5.2 million in book royalties from...

Trump Tests Positive for Covid as Russiagate Revelations Surface

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 2, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #15, Kyle and Will run down new disclosures from Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe on the Russiagate saga, suggesting some in the intelligence community were aware of a plot by the Hillary Clinton campaign to invent a scandal...

Trump and Biden’s Weaknesses on Display at Debate

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 30, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #14, Kyle and Will break down the first presidential debate, which saw Donald Trump square off with Joe Biden in what many have dubbed the worst debate in American history. The candidates were light on substance, struggled to stay on topic,...

FBI Agents in Trump/Russia Probe Feared Fallout From Nefarious Scheme

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 28, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #13, Kyle and Will break down newly unsealed FBI docs showing the bureau feared repercussions for its legally and factually challenged investigation into the 2016 Trump campaign. Lebanon's newly installed acting prime minister, Mustapha Adib,...

Government Employees Loot and Shoot with Impunity

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 25, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #12, Kyle and Will break down the grand jury verdict on the Breonna Taylor murder, resulting in no charges directly linked to her death for any of the officers involved. A new report shows that the Pentagon handed $1 billion meant for...

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US Delivered 28,000 Bombs and Missiles to Israel Since October 7

The US has delivered 25,000 bombs and 3,000 missiles to Israel since October 7. The majority of the munitions are 2,000-pound unguided bombs that Tel Aviv has used during its onslaught in the Gaza Strip. The Jewish Institute for National Security of America...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 28, 2024

Netanyahu Upset with VP Harris’s Remarks After Meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly upset with Vice President Kamala Harris’s remarks after the two met in Washington. After the meeting, Harris said it was time for a ceasefire in Gaza. Netanyahu claims her statement set back any potential...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 27, 2024

Legal Filings From Israeli Allies Delays ICC Issuing Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu

The pending International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be delayed by several months as the ICC will hear legal briefs from a number of countries, including Israel’s allies. In May, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 25, 2024

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

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 9/16/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 16, 2021

US News New Jersey will divest from Ben and Jerry’s parent company because of its decision not to sell ice cream in Israeli settlements. [Link] Korea North Korea says it test-launched a new rail-based missile system. [Link] China The US signs a new anti-China defense...

News Roundup 9/15/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 15, 2021

US News The Army will require all service members to be vaccinated by December 15th. [Link] Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines says Afghanistan is not the top terror threat to America. Haines listed Yemen, Somalia, Syria, and Iraq as the top countries...

News Roundup 9/14/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 14, 2021

US News The proposed Pentagon funding bill (NDAA) contains the Just In Case Act. If the NDAA is passed, the new law will allow the Pentagon to bail out defense contractors. [Link] New York City will only pay death benefits to subway workers who are vaccinated. [Link]...

News Roundup 9/13/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 13, 2021

US News Two FDA regulators resigned their post over Biden’s plan for covid vaccine booster shots. [Link] The Surgeon General wants Biden to monitor for abuses of vaccine exemptions. [Link] Biden is releasing $25 billion in bailout money to healthcare providers. [Link]...

News Roundup 9/9/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 9, 2021

Assange Siggi Thordarson explains why he lied about Julian Assange. The US government attempts to use Siggi’s statements to get Assange extradited from the UK. [Link] Brazil Glenn Greenwald covers the protest in Brazil. [Link] China The US carried out warship...

News Roundup 9/8/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 8, 2021

Korea South Korea developed a new submarine-launched ballistic missile. [Link] Afghanistan The Taliban named a new temporary government. It is led by Mullah Akhund and the interior minister is sanctioned by the US. [Link] UNICEF is attempting to reunite hundreds of...

News Roundup 9/7/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 7, 2021

Myanmar Myanmar’s military rulers agree to a humanitarian ceasefire through the end of the year. [Link] Myanmar’s opposition government called for the people to rise up against the military coup government. [Link] Pakistan Three Pakistani soldiers were killed by a...

News Roundup 9/6/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 6, 2021

US News Five first responders - three cops and two paramedics - were charged with negligent homicide and manslaughter in the death of Elijah McClain. [Link] A judge dismissed all non-vaccinated jurors. The trial involved medical fraud. [Link] The Biden administration...

News Roundup 9/2/2021

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 2, 2021

US News Twitter will begin ‘auto-blocking’ accounts that post harassing replies. The blocks will last for seven days. [Link] The House Armed Services Committee voted to add another $24 billion to the defense budget. The new total is $778 billion. [Link] China’s new US...

News Roundup 9/1/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 1, 2021

Venezuela Venezuela’s opposition parties will take part in the upcoming election. [Link] Ukraine Biden will meet with Ukraine’s president and offer the country over $100 million in aid. Most of the aid will be lethal arms. [Link] Afghanistan Biden says the US will...

News Roundup 8/31/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 31, 2021

US News Police have an agreement with FedEx allowing drug dogs in its shipping facilities. If dogs hit on a package, cops go undercover as FedEx employees. Once the package is delivered and enters the home, cops raid the home and arrest the homeowner. [Link] US...

News Roundup 8/30/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 30, 2021

US News Fauci backs vaccine mandates for US children and says the FDA should have enough data by October to determine if it is safe for children. [Link] Video surfaces of a Colorado cop murdering a dog. After shooting the dog, the officer refused to let the owner...