Kyle Anzalone

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Afghan Talks Off to a Rocky Start as Violence Spikes

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 23, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #11, Kyle and Will update ongoing peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government, which continue despite a sharp spike in violence in the country. Trump's Department of Justice has designated Seattle, Portland and New York City as...

Is ‘Putin’s Puppet’ Supporting Anti-Russian Attacks in Ukraine?

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 21, 2020

On Conflicts #10 Kyle and Will break down new US demands on Russia before it will agree to extend the New START Treaty, a new US deployment in Syria, and Washington's attempt to revive UN sanctions on Iran. Qatar is set to become the US's latest "major non-NATO ally,"...

Iranian Assassination Claim Likely Aimed at Stoking Tensions

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 18, 2020

On COI#9, Kyle is solo as the show was struck with tech issues. Kyle covers an allegation published in Politico that Iran was planning to assassinate the US ambassador. The report was quickly debunked by South African intelligence. However, Trump is not opposed to...

The ‘Bountygate’ Narrative Collapses as Trump Hires Afghan War Skeptic

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 16, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #8, Will and Kyle discuss CENTCOM commander Frank McKenzie's recent statement on the New York Times's "Russian bounties" story, saying he'd seen no evidence to support the assertion. Negotiating teams from the Afghan government and the...

9/11 Victims Advance Case to Find Truth About Saudi’s Role in Terror Plot

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 14, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #7, Kyle and Will break down a federal judge's order to Saudi Arabia to arrange for some two dozen current and former officials to testify about their potential knowledge, or involvement in, the 9/11 plot. Julian Assange's extradition hearing...

19 Years After 9/11 Americans Still Live in Fear

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 11, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #6, Kyle and Will outline the legacy of the September 11 attacks on their 19th anniversary, including years of war, torture, and mass surveillance carried out in their wake. The Pentagon has awarded a $13.3 billion contract to Northrop Grumman...

Trump Blasts the Pentagon for Following His Orders?

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 9, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #5, Will and Kyle break down the DOJ's case against two 'Boogaloo Boys' charged for conspiring with Hamas. Entrapment or foiled terrorist plot? President Trump went on a tear against top Pentagon brass during a Monday press conference,...

Journalism on Trial: Liberal Warmonger Praised as Assange’s Plight Ignored

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 7, 2020

An unverified hit piece by Jeffery Goldberg in the Atlantic accused Donald Trump of trash talking US troops. Despite its flimsy sourcing, the Libertarian Party ran with the story to score political points against the president. Kyle and Will explain the problems with...

Trump Brushes US War Crimes Under the Rug with Sanctions on the ICC

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 4, 2020

The US has ramped up its war on the International Criminal Court, adding a lead ICC prosecutor and her top aide to a sanctions blacklist over their effort to probe allegations of American war crimes in Afghanistan. Moscow is again on trial on the world stage, accused...

Quad-NATO: Trump’s Shiny New Dooms Day Machine

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 2, 2020

The US State Department has called to formalize a NATO-like alliance between itself, Japan, Australia and India, currently known as the "Quad." The Deputy Secretary of State, Stephen Biegun, said he would like the new alliance to serve as a bulwark against Beijing,...

Conflicts of Interest #1 – Is Trump the Antiwar Candidate?

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 31, 2020

Hosts Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter introduce the debut episode of Conflicts of Interest, a new video show covering news and world affairs that will stream live on YouTube three days a week. Kyle and Will break down Senator Rand Paul's speech at the Republican...

Self Defense or Murder? A Breakdown of the Kenosha Shootings

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 28, 2020

Will Porter returns for the final episode of Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the shootings and civil unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. First, a Kenosha police officer shot Jacob Blake in the back seven times while attempting an arrest, leaving him paralyzed. The shooting...

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Report: Trump Will Continue Arms Shipments to Ukraine

President-elect Donald Trump is planning to continue military aid to Ukraine after his return to the White House. The transition team has told some members of NATO that the incoming president plans to increase member states’ minimum military spending levels to more...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 22, 2024

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American Diplomat to Meet with Al-Qaeda Affiliated al-Julani

A top American diplomat in the Middle East is traveling to Damascus to meet with Mohammad Abu al-Julani. The trip is a sign that the US may lift sanctions on the al-Qaeda-affiliated rebel group that deposed former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. The Financial Times...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 19, 2024

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Dems Call for Blinken to Live Up to Admin’s Demands of Israel, Cut Weapon Transfers to Tel Aviv

A group of Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken demanding the administration follow through with threats to cut weapons transfers to Israel if Tel Aviv did not allow more aid into the Gaza Strip. Since early October, Northern Gaza...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 18, 2024

Al-Qaeda Linked Julani Meets With British Diplomats, Discusses Removal From Terror List

The leader of the al-Qaeda-linked Syria rebel group that removed President Bashar al-Assad from power met with British officials to request the removal of sanctions and the terror designation on his group. Abu Mohammed al-Julani met with Stephen Hickey, director...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 17, 2024

Assad Issues First Statement Since Fleeing Syria Over a Week Ago

Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad released a statement that detailed his final movement in Syria before fleeing to Russia. Assad and his family left the country after al-Qaeda-affiliated forces overran Damascus. “I remained in Damascus, carrying out my...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 16, 2024

Israel to Deploy Dozens of Autonomous Weapons Systems in West Bank

The Israeli Defense Forces are preparing to place dozens of weapons systems across the West Bank that can be operated automatically or remotely. According to a report from Israeli Army Radio, the Samson Remote Controlled Weapon Station will be deployed to dozens...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 15, 2024

Netanyahu Tells Iranian People That Regime Change Will Come ‘A Lot Sooner Than People Think’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a fresh threat to carry out a regime change in Iran. The Israeli leader said Tel Aviv had scored a recent series of victories over Tehran. In an English-speaking address to the people of Iran, he slammed Tehran for...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 12, 2024

Haaretz Uncovers Four Palestinian Deaths During Shin Bet Interrogations Since Oct 7

The Israeli outlet Haaretz has found that at least four Palestinians have died while under interrogation by the Israeli Shin Bet in over a year. Since October 7, Israeli officials have touted worsening the conditions for imprisoned Palestinians, while human rights...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 11, 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 8/21/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 24, 2021

US News The FDA gives full approval for the Pfizer covid vaccine. [Link] Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio to six months in prison for burning a BLM flag and having a ‘high-capacity magazine’ in DC. [Link] China The Quad - an informal anti-China alliance of the US,...

News Roundup 8/23/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 23, 2021

Afghanistan Polling shows Americans are supportive of Biden’s decision to leave Afghanistan. [Link] The US used three helicopters to airlift 169 Americans from a hotel outside of the Kabul Airport. [Link] UK officials report seven people were crushed to death outside...

News Roundup 8/20/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 20, 2021

US News The Biden administration will eliminate $5.8 billion in student loan debt for over 320,000 disabled people. [Link] Cuba The US sanctioned three Cuba officials using the Global Magnitsky Act. [Link] Afghanistan The State Department said it was deploying more...

News Roundup 8/19/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 19, 2021

US News Biden says nursing homes that have Medicare and Medicaid residents have to mandate their staff are vaccinated. [Link] The FDA approved a third booster shot of the 2-shot covid vaccinations for most adults. [Link] The federal government will reimburse states...

News Roundup 8/18/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 18, 2021

China The new Air Force Secretary Frank Kendell says he is obsessed with China and the Air Force needs to be freed up to confront the superpower. [Link] China says it is willing to work with the US on Afghanistan. [Link] Afghanistan The Taliban says they laid the...

News Roundup 8/17/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 17, 2021

US News Ricky Kidd is suing the Kansas City, MO government and police after he was wrongly convicted of a double murder he didn't commit and spent 23 years in prison. [Link] Afghanistan Biden delivers a speech standing by his decision to exit Afghanistan. [Link] The...

News Roundup 8/16/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 16, 2021

US News The FDA approved a third dose of the two-dose covid vaccinations. [Link] Pizer and Moderna could make up to $12.5 billion giving covid booster shots. [Link] Snopes suspends co-founder David Mikkelson after BuzzFeed discovered over 50 of his articles were...

News Roundup 8/13/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 13, 2021

Afghanistan Afghanistan’s second-largest city, Kandahar is under Taliban control. [Link] The Taliban captured the capital of the Uruzgan province. [Link] The US is carrying several airstrikes a day. Many of the strikes are targeting US equipment captured by the...

New Roundup 8/12/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 12, 2021

US News California is requiring all school employees to get vaccinated or get weekly covid tests. [Link] The NY Stock Exchange will require all floor traders to get vaccinated. Medical and religious exemptions are available. Anyone who receives an exemption will have...

News Roundup 8/11/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 11, 2021

US News DC Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered all city employees to get vaccinated or weekly covid tests. [Link] Senator Rand Paul had a second video taken down by YouTube for ‘covid misinformation’ and cannot post for a week. [Link] The NSA awarded a contract worth up to...

News Roundup 8/10/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 10, 2021

US News An Ohio judge is forcing Brandon Rutherford to get a covid vaccine as a part of his bail conditions. Rutherford pled guilty to a drug charge. [Link] Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says he will request Biden make the covid vaccine mandatory for all troops by...

News Roundup 8/9/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 9, 2021

US News Legendary reporter Mark Parry passes away. [Link] The Pentagon is failing to track and provide oversight for the mercenaries it hires. [Link] Two Myanmar nationals have been arrested in New York and are charged with plotting a hit on Myanmar’s ambassador to...