Kyle Anzalone

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Russiagate Works: A Majority of Americans Believe Bountygate

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 10, 2020

On FPF #516, I discuss how Russiagate conditioned people to buy the fake Bountygate story. Russiagate has pushed a false narrative about Russia for four years. Now many Americans, believing Putin is the ultimate enemy, are willing to believe any lie spun about Russia....

Will Trump Meet with Kim Jong-un Again?

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 8, 2020

On FPF #515, I discuss the latest push by South Korean President Moon Jae-in to have another meeting between Trump and Kim Jong-un. The top US negotiator traveled to South Korea in an attempt to restart talks. Trump has now signaled he be open to talks. However, North...

Will Israel Annex the West Bank?

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 6, 2020

On FPF #514, Will Porter returns to the show to talk about the status of Israeli annexation. The recent power-sharing agreement that created the Israeli government agreed that annexation could have started as early as July 1st. However, the day has come and gone with...

Congress Wants Forever Wars

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 3, 2020

On FPF #513, I discuss the efforts in Congress to prevent Trump from bringing US troops home. After 19 years, there is a chance the US could end our longest war and bring troops home. However, members of Congress are working to pass provisions to the 2021 National...

Elijah McClain, Excited Delirium, and Ketamine

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 1, 2020

On FPF #512, John Dangelo returns to the show to talk about the murder of Elijah McClain. McClain was walking down the street when someone called the police because he was wearing a ski mask. A police officer confronted him and put him in a chokehold. An EMT gave his...

Trump’s Russia Policy Failed the American People

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 29, 2020

On FPF #511, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss Trump's failing Russia policy. During the campaign, Trump made it clear that he would able to get along and make deals with Putin. However, once Trump took office, his policy towards Russia became more and more...

The Anti-War War Vet guest John Dangelo

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 26, 2020

On FPF #510, John Dangelo returns to the show to discuss being a anti-war war vet. John explains he was a Marine reservist when he was deployed to Afghanistan. His experiences there and reading libertarian/antiwar material led to him to becoming antiwar. We talk about...

Liar, Liar, Mustache On Fire

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 24, 2020

Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the release of Bolton's new book and the Trump administration's effort to delay its publication. Will and Kyle break down some of the stories told in the book and how Bolton's lies as Trump's National Security...

Crazy Times

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 21, 2020

On FPF #508, I discuss some of the important news happening around the world. In California, police officers murdered an 18-year-old kid working as a security guard. The State Department approved a $600 million weapon sale to Ukraine. In the UK, a terrorist stabbed...

Influential China Hawks Push Trump Towards War guest Dave DeCamp

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 19, 2020

Dave DeCamp joins Foreign Policy Focus to discuss his recent coverage of Steve Bannon and Frank Gaffney's latest efforts to increase tensions with China. Bannon and Gaffney have stated the group Committee for Present Danger: China to further this goal. The Trump...

Trump’s Top Priority: Weapon Sales

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 17, 2020

On FPF #506, I discuss Trump's obsession with helping the arms industry. The Pentagon announced that it plans to spend $135 million bailing out small arms makers, the Senate is trying to allocate $10 million for nuclear weapons testing, and the US will acquire the six...

Attempting to Rein in the Killer Cops

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 15, 2020

On FPF #505, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss efforts to rein in the police. The recent weeks of protests have produced 100s of videos of police murdering and assaulting people. The police have committed these crimes with a very small chance of facing any...

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Zelensky Demands ‘Give Us Back Nuclear Arms’ or NATO Membership

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenksy said that his Western backers must give Ukraine NATO membership or nuclear weapons. In December, European officials discussed the idea of sending nuclear weapons to Ukraine with the Joe Biden administration. In an interview...

Kyle Anzalone | Feb 4, 2025

Trump Considering Sending 24,000 Rifles to Israel

President Donald Trump is mulling releasing an arms shipment of 24,000 rifles for the Israeli police. The Joe Biden administration withheld the transfer over concerns they would be used by violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank. A US official said on Friday...

Kyle Anzalone | Feb 3, 2025

Trump’s Plan to ‘Clean Out’ Gaza Has Overwhelming Support With Israelis

A new poll conducted in Israel found widespread support for ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from Gaza as proposed by President Donald Trump. A poll from the Jewish People Policy Institute Israel Index released Monday found that 80% of Jewish Israelis support...

Kyle Anzalone | Feb 3, 2025

Palestinians Released Under Hostage Deal Report Torture in Israeli Captivity

Palestinians who have been released under a hostage exchange and ceasefire deal between Hamas and Tel Aviv reported being tortured by Israeli forces. In the days leading up to their release, Israeli soldiers delivered additional beatings. Under the hostage deal...

Kyle Anzalone | Feb 2, 2025

Trump Envoy Travels to Venezuela, Returns With Six American Prisoners

President Donald Trump’s crisis envoy traveled to Venezuela on Friday and returned with a half-dozen American prisoners. Trump celebrated their return and said Caracas agreed to accept deportations from the US. “It is so good to have the Venezuela Hostages back...

Kyle Anzalone | Feb 2, 2025

Senators Peddle Lies, Attacking Tulsi Gabbard for Supporting Snowden Pardon

Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination as Director of National Intelligence is one of the more hopeful signs that President Donald Trump will make good on his pledge to be a peacemaker. While Gabbard is not a peacenik, she has fought against some of the worst abuses of the...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 31, 2025

‘People in Our Government Supported Al-Qaeda’: Gabbard in Heated Exchange With Sen. Kelly

During the confirmation hearing for Director of National Intelligence, Senator Mark Kelly attacked nominee Tulsi Gabbard over her past criticisms of US policy in Syria. Kelly asserted that Gabbard was repeating Russian talking points, while Tulsi argued that she...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 30, 2025

Trump Orders Migrant Detention Facility at Guantanamo Bay to Operate at ‘Full Capacity’

President Donald Trump is preparing a migrant processing facility in US-occupied Cuba to house as many as 30,000 migrants illegally living in the US. On the campaign trail, Trump made immigration a central issue, pledging to expel people from the US, with an...

Kyle Anzalone | Jan 30, 2025

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 7/9/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 9, 2021

US News The White House is working on an ‘ethics’ plan for Hunter Biden to sell his artwork. The plan will allow Hunter to sell his pieces, some sell for as much as $500,000, without revealing to Hunter who the seller is. [Link] A whistleblower alleges Servpro - the...

News Roundup 7/8/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 8, 2021

US News The city of Phoenix pays $1 million to the family of Anthony Cano after he was executed by police officer Chase Bebak-Miller. Bebak-Miller is not facing charges for the murder. [Link] Tucker Carlson was looking to interview Putin around the time a source told...

News Roundup 7/7/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 7, 2021

US News The Biden administration will send people door to door in an effort to get more people to take a covid vaccination. [Link] An Illinois doctor reviewed a case file, and without examining the child, determined the child was suffering from abuse from Munchausen...

News Roundup 7/6/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 6, 2021

US News A 17-year-old was killed by an Arkansas police officer. The teenager was trying to repair his truck and was on a test drive when he was pulled over. He was unable to put his truck in park so attempted to put a stop in front of his wheel. The police officer...

News Roundup 7/5/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 5, 2021

US News A 76-year-old woman was released from jail on home confinement during the covid pandemic. She attended a class and didn’t answer a call from her parole officer. She was rearrested and will be sent to federal prison. [Link] The government plans to remove the...

News Roundup 7/2/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 2, 2021

Russia The US is conducting Dynamic Mongoose war games in the Arctic. The war games are simulating detecting Russian submarines. [Link] Ukraine is using armed Turkish drones during the Sea Breeze war games. [Link] The US was flying drones over the Black Sea at the...

News Roundup 6/30/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 30, 2021

Foreign Policy The House voted to repeal the 1967 and 1991 AUMFs that authorized fighting communism in the Middle East and the Gulf War. [Link] The Pentagon will not take action against ex-SEAL Eddie Gallagher. Gallagher admitted on a recent podcast that his unit...

News Roundup 6/29/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 29, 2021

US News Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas says the federal ban on cannabis is contradictory and maybe unconstitutional. [Link] The city of San Francisco spent over $18 million to put 260 homeless people in tents during the pandemic. [Link] Iran Biden told the...

News Roundup 6/25/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 25, 2021

China Pentagon whistleblower Franz Gayl penned an open letter to Biden warning of war with China. [Link] The State Department approves the sale of F-16s and missiles to the Philippines. [Link] The US and China may hold talks on the sidelines of the G20 meeting next...

News Roundup 6/24/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 24, 2021

Spain John McAfee was found dead in a Spanish prison. The US was attempting to extradite him on tax charges. [Link] Spain pardoned nine Catalan leaders who were imprisoned for supporting an independence movement. [Link] Afghanistan The White House says there has not...

News Roundup 6/23/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 23, 2021

US News The Biden Administration announced support for the Equal Act that will work to eliminate the sentencing disparities between cocaine and crack cocaine. [Link] A proposed bill will double Amtrack’s funding. [Link] Great Power Russian President Putin condemned...

News Roundup 6/22/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 22, 2021

US News California’s Coastal Commission fined a homeowner $4.2 million over a failure to remove a gate and stairs for an easement project. The homeowners said they were waiting to remove the structures once the CCC was ready to break ground. However, the CCC decided...