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Trump Fires IG Looking Into Saudi Weapon Sales

by Kyle Anzalone | May 20, 2020

On FPF #494, I discuss Trump's decision to fire the State Department Inspector General. At the time the IG was fired, the office was looking into State Department head Mike Pompeo. Pompeo a target because the State Dept continued to push to sell weapons to Saudi...

Russiagate: Judge Takes Rare Step in Flynn’s Trial guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | May 18, 2020

Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to explain a rare move the judge made in Mike Flynn's case. The Justice Department has recommended that charges be dropped against Flynn. However, the judge has now appointed a 'third party' to come argue the case against...

Exposing of the Origins of Russiagate guests Dan Wright and Joanne Leon

by Kyle Anzalone | May 15, 2020

Dan Wright and Joanne Leon - cohosts of the Around the Empire Podcast - return to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the origins of Russiagate. For three years, we have been fighting to debunk the fake news created about the imagined Russian conspiracy to help Trump beat...

Another Step Towards War: Trump Vetoes the Iran War Powers Resolution

by Kyle Anzalone | May 13, 2020

On FPF #491, I discuss Trump's decision to veto the Iran War Powers resolution passed by Congress. The resolution was passed after the killing of Iranian General Soleimani. Trump's veto is now one of several vetoes he has used to keep Congress from attempting to put...

Retired American Soldiers Captured in Failed Coup Against Maduro guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | May 11, 2020

Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss the wild events during a recent coup attempt in Venezuela. Two Americans, along with 50-60 Venezuelans, landed on the shores of the country in an attempt to attest and overthrow Maduro. However, the Venezuelan government knew of...

New Leaks Further Debunk OPCW Douma Lies

by Kyle Anzalone | May 8, 2020

On FPF #489, I discuss how newly leaked documents from the OPCW show the organization was lying. The new docs leaked to the Grayzone, prove Ian Henderson was a vital member of the Douma fact-finding mission. As a member of the team, Henderson conducting an assessment...

Is Trump’s Afghan “Peace Agreement” Working?

by Kyle Anzalone | May 6, 2020

On FPF #488, I discuss the US-Taliban "peace agreement." The agreement has brought a reduction in violence between the US and the Taliban. Overall the violence between the Taliban and US-supported Afghan government rages. In the first three months of the year, Taliban...

Is Kim Jong-un Alive? guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | May 4, 2020

Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the seeming reappearance of Kim Jong-un. Will breaks down the evidence that shows Kim's recent public visit to a new factory, after being absent from public view for three weeks. During his absence, the world...

Netanyahu’s Fake Documents Pushed the US Towards War

by Kyle Anzalone | May 1, 2020

On FPF #486, I discuss how Israel apparently used fake documents to push Trump towards war with Iran in April 2018. Gareth Porter has a great article out that explains how it is clear the documents were forgeries. Netanyahu released the documents in April of 2018...

OPCW Insiders Debunk the Latest Claim that Assad Used Chemical Weapons

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 29, 2020

On FPF#485, I discuss the lastest letter for current and former OPCW employees disputing the organization's latest report claiming Assad used chemical weapons. The letter points out several critical flaws with the report. The insiders point out the problem that the...

Is Kim Jong-un Dead? guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 27, 2020

Will Porter returns to the show to discuss the rumors of Kim Jong-un's death. Will explains the media reports suggesting Kim is dead, or will soon die, are based on flimsy sources. However, Kim has been absent from public life for a few weeks and missed a significant...

Trump Instructs Navy to Shoot Down Iranian Ships

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 24, 2020

On FPF #483, I discuss Trump's lastest foolish threat to Iran. Trump tweeted that he is instructing the Navy to 'shoot down' Iranian ships that harass American Navy ships. If Trump's orders are followed it could provoke a shooting war between the US and Iran....

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DoD Used $300 Million in ‘Savings’ to Send Arms to Ukraine While Facing $10 Billion Deficit

Over the past few months, the White House has employed multiple budgetary schemes to free up funds to send weapons to Ukraine. Last year, the Joe Biden administration sent $300 million in weapons to Ukraine using money that was authorized by Congress on Saturday....

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 25, 2024

Most Americans Believe US Will Be in World War Within Next Decade

The majority of Americans believe it is likely that the US will be involved in a world war during the coming decade. Under President Joe Biden, the US is preparing for great power wars with Russia and China, engaged in multiple Middle East conflicts, and posturing...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 24, 2024

Israel Bars UNRWA Aid Shipment to Northern Gaza as Region Nears Famine

The head of the UN aid agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) said that Israel barred all shipments of assistance to northern Gaza. The international watchdog on food crisis warned that famine will be official in northern Gaza in the coming weeks. On Sunday, UNRWA...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 24, 2024

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US Resolution on Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal Fails at UN

China and Russia used their veto power at the UN Security Council to kill a US-sponsored resolution that said there was a need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 22, 2024

Fearing Spike in Oil Prices, US Tells Ukraine To Halt Attacks on Russian Energy

US officials are losing patience as Kiev fails to heed American demands to stop attacking Russian energy infrastructure.

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 22, 2024

Israel Bombed Over 400 Healthcare Facilities, Killing Nearly 700

Israeli strikes have hit over 400 healthcare facilities in Gaza, killing nearly 700 people. Most of the medical infrastructure in the Strip is damaged and inoperable. The World Health Organization released statistics on the impact on medical facilities in Gaza...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 21, 2024

Rights Groups Demand US End Weapon Shipments to Israel

Oxfam and Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a joint letter calling for President Joe Biden to halt arms transfers to Israel. Over the past five months, Washington has shipped weapons to Tel Aviv on a near-daily basis. The rights groups documented Israel conducting...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 21, 2024

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Austin Doubles Down on Military Aid for Israel and Ukraine

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin pledged that the US would continue to ship weapons to Ukraine and Israel. Washington has provided Kiev with over $100 billion in aid over the past two years. Additionally, after October 7, the US began providing a significant...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 19, 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 6/10/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 10, 2021

US News Police departments are not turning over data on use of force. [Link] The US government will buy 1.7 million doses of the five-day antiviral treatment drug molnupiravir. The drug is made by Merck and does not have FDA emergency approval for Covid-19. [Link] The...

News Roundup 6/9/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 9, 2021

US News IRS head Charles Rettis is asking Congress for more authority to regulate cryptocurrencies. [Link] Great Power The US plans to spend $152 million on a Romanian air base to make it a hub for NATO. [Link] The Senate passed a massive $250 billion dollar spending...

News Roundup 6/8/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 8, 2021

US News The Supreme Court declines to hear a case claiming the male-only draft is discriminatory. [Link] Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Guatemala and told the people not to come to the US. She is working with the governments in the region on 'anti-graft'...

News Roundup 6/7/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 7, 2021

US News Chicago students from black and brown majority schools are being funneled into classes taught by the military. [Link] The Department of Justice plans to give ransomware attacks the same priority as terrorism. [Link] After a pause, weapons makers are once again...

News Roundup 6/3/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 3, 2021

US News The Pentagon claims it killed 23 civilians in 2020. The monitoring group Airwars says the US killed at least 102 civilians. [Link] Russia accuses the US of using war games as cover to smuggle weapons to Ukraine. [Link] The US sanctioned three Bulgarians and 64...

News Roundup 6/2/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 2, 2021

Great Power Biden’s 2022 Pentagon budget calls for fewer bombs that are typically used in the Middle East and more munitions to target China. [Link] Russia says it is revoking the 1992 “open lands” accord with the US in response to the US expelling Russian diplomats....

News Roundup 6/1/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 1, 2021

Foreign Policy The US failed to intercept a ballistic missile in a test of its Aegis system. [Link] The US flew nuclear-capable bombers over the 30 capitals of NATO member states. [Link] Germany’s Foreign Minister rejected the idea of giving weapons to Ukraine....

News Roundup 5/31/21

by Kyle Anzalone | May 31, 2021

US News The AP defends a decision to fire a journalist over pro-Palestinian social media posts. [Link] Biden’s 2022 Pentagon budget calls for $112 billion in research and development. [Link] The proposed Space Force budget for 2022 is 17.4 billion, a 13% increase....

News Roundup 5/28/21

by Kyle Anzalone | May 28, 2021

US News A Georgia police officer killed his police dog by leaving him in a hot car. The officer was demoted. [Link] A US State Department-funded report faults the IAEA for not tracking small amounts of fissile material that could be used to make a low-yield nuclear...

News Roundup 5/27/21

by Kyle Anzalone | May 27, 2021

US News Only 22% of high school seniors tested proficient in science. [Link] The Pentagon is refusing to disclose troop numbers in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. [Link] Great Power Ukraine says it is upset that NATO states have not taken action to make Ukraine an...

News Roundup 5/26/21

by Kyle Anzalone | May 26, 2021

Great Power Biden will meet with Putin on June 16th. [Link] Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been unable to connect with his Chinese counterpart because he has been asking to speak with the wrong official. [Link] Afghanistan US troops are expected to exit...

News Roundup 5/25/21

by Kyle Anzalone | May 25, 2021

US News Police unions are stifling efforts to reform the criminal justice system. [Link] The National Guard withdrew from DC. [Link] A federal court rules that Georgia’s anti-BDS law is unconstitutional. Abby Martin brought the lawsuit after the state attempted to...