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FPF #500 – Scott Horton on Star Wars and the George Floyd Murder

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 3, 2020

Scott Horton returns to Foreign Policy Focus for the 500th episode. Scott talks about the lessons and themes of Star Wars. He explains how the failures of the Jedi led to the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. The saga is a warning to Americans about the...

FPF #499 – Will Porter on Police Brutality and Looting

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 1, 2020

On FPF #499, Will Porter returns to the show to cover the ongoing protests, riots, and police brutality. The protests started after a police officer slowly murdered George Floyd, while three other helped and watched. The protesters demanded charges for the officers....

Trump Doubles Down on Ineffective Sanctions

by Kyle Anzalone | May 29, 2020

On FPF #498. I discuss Trump's foreign policy strategy of using sanctions to deal with any international issue. Trump has sanctioned several countries, including Russia, China, Iraq, Lebanon, Zimbabwe, and Myanmar. For others - North Korea, Venezuela, and Iran - he...

Judge Rules Biden to Be Named in Ukrainian Criminal Probe

by Kyle Anzalone | May 27, 2020

On FPF #497, I discuss the developing story of a Ukrainian judge ruling Joe Biden is to be named in a criminal probe from his time as Vice President. The criminal probe is looking into the firing of former-Ukrainian Prosecutor General Victor Shokin. Biden has...

Announcing a New Arms Race guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | May 25, 2020

Will Porter returns to the show to discuss the US announcing that it plans to spend China and Russia into oblivion in a new arms race. In recent years the US has been working towards a new Cold War. Will explains how the announcement ties with Trump's foreign policy...

Trump Withdraws from Another Important Treaty with Russia

by Kyle Anzalone | May 22, 2020

On FPF #495, I discuss the US leaving the Open Skies Treaty. The treaty allows for member states to conduct surveillance flights over each other. The treaty is key to keeping countries informed about each other's military capabilities. Without the treaty in place, war...

News Roundup 5/20/20

by Kyle Anzalone | May 20, 2020

US News Senator Rand Paul says no-knock warrants should be abolished. [Link] Sam Jacobs explains how civil asset forfeiture has led to rampant police abuse and policing for profit. [Link] An email from Susan Rice from inauguration day has been released. The email...

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...

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Netanyahu: Israel To Scale Down Operations in Gaza ‘Very Soon’

Tel Aviv will reposition its military assets from southern Israel to the northern border Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that the intense phase of the Israeli operations in Gaza will end “very soon.” However, he said that Tel Aviv was not moving...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 24, 2024

Israeli Defense Chief Heads to US to Discuss Next Phase of Wars in Lebanon, Gaza

A prosecutor at the International Criminal Court is seeking an arrest warrant for Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant The Israeli defense minister Gallant is traveling to the US to discuss the next stage of the wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Washington is pushing for...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 24, 2024

Hundreds Injured in Crimea, Russia Says Ukraine Used American Missiles

Russia reports over 100 were injured and five killed by Ukrainian attacks using American ATACMS missiles The Russian Health Ministry reports that five people were killed and over 100 injured by a Ukrainian missile barrage in Crimea. Moscow claimed American cluster...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 24, 2024

Trump, Farage Say NATO Provoked Ukraine Invasion Through Expansion

The former American president endorsed France deploying its soldiers to Ukraine Former President Donald Trump said that Ukraine’s membership in the NATO alliance was a major provocation for Moscow and part of the reason Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 24, 2024

War Deprives Palestinian Children of Food, Water, Education

Aid agencies say the Israeli “pause” has not created improvement for shipments of humanitarian aid A UN official recently described the Israeli onslaught in Gaza as a “war on children” as Palestinian youth go without food, education, and many other foundational...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 24, 2024

US-Supported Rutte to Become Next NATO Secretary General

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is known for disagreeing with former President Donald Trump Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will be named the next secretary general of the North Atlantic alliance. The White House backed his ascension to become NATO’s top civilian...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 23, 2024

Netanyahu’s Aides Warned Him Not To Post Video Attacking US

The Israeli leader said he is willing to suffer personal attacks so long as Israel gets weapons from the US The strife between the White House and Tel Aviv could have been avoided if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu listened to his aides who instructed him not to...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 23, 2024

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IDF Report Found Multiple Cases of Friendly Fire Deaths on Oct 7

The probe identified numerous examples of Israeli forces overreacting or failing to act during the Hamas assault A review by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) set to be released this summer will conclude that Israeli soldiers killed many of their own people on...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 23, 2024

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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.

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News Roundup 6/21/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 21, 2021

US News Portland’s entire riot control police unit resigned from the assignment after one member of the team was indicted on assault charges. [Link] Russia Russia announced it will leave the Open Skies Treaty on December 18th. [Link] Politico reported the US froze a...

News Roundup 6/18/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 18, 2021

US News A DEA agent and police officer pushed a man from a window and tased him after he fell. Initially, a court granted the cops qualified immunity. The 3rd Circuit Court overturned the qualified immunity. [Link] Great Power China calls on the US and Russia to cut...

News Roundup 6/17/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 17, 2021

US News Michigan police and SWAT carried out a no-knock raid on the wrong home because they failed to investigate a tip from an informant. [Link] The DC Council voted to ban flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes. [Link] Senator Chuck Schumer says he will allow a vote on...

News Roundup 6/16/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 16, 2021

US News Two states now require cops to get a warrant before searching DNA databases, like 23 and Me. [Link] The military lost track of 1,900 firearms over the past decade. [Link] China The US is considering creating a permanent anti-China naval task force. [Link] In...

News Roundup 6/15/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 15, 2021

US News California will spend $100 million to try to help the legal cannabis business compete with the illegal sellers. [Link] Biden backs a House bill that will repeal the 2002 AUMF. [Link] USAID is giving El Salvador $115 million. About half of the money will go to...

News Roundup 6/14/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 14, 2021

US News The federal government has agreed to restore $1 billion to the state of California to build a bullet train. [Link] Senator Ron Johnson was suspended by YouTube for seven days for discussing possible treatments for Covid-19. [Link] The Biden administration is...

News Roundup 6/11/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 11, 2021

US News The Pentagon is looking to expand the amount of non-classified information it can withhold from the public. [Link] The Biden Administration's effort to fight corruption in Latin American will involve the US intelligence agencies funding NGOs. [Link] Great...

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...

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Conflicts of Interest

FPF #500 – Scott Horton on Star Wars and the George Floyd Murder

FPF #499 – Will Porter on Police Brutality and Looting

Trump Doubles Down on Ineffective Sanctions

Judge Rules Biden to Be Named in Ukrainian Criminal Probe

Announcing a New Arms Race guest Will Porter

Trump Withdraws from Another Important Treaty with Russia

News Roundup 5/20/20

Trump Fires IG Looking Into Saudi Weapon Sales

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

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

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

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

Articles

Netanyahu: Israel To Scale Down Operations in Gaza ‘Very Soon’

Israeli Defense Chief Heads to US to Discuss Next Phase of Wars in Lebanon, Gaza

Hundreds Injured in Crimea, Russia Says Ukraine Used American Missiles

Trump, Farage Say NATO Provoked Ukraine Invasion Through Expansion

War Deprives Palestinian Children of Food, Water, Education

US-Supported Rutte to Become Next NATO Secretary General

Netanyahu’s Aides Warned Him Not To Post Video Attacking US

IDF Report Found Multiple Cases of Friendly Fire Deaths on Oct 7

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