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News Roundup 3/10/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 10, 2020

US News After a court ruling, Trump will deploy an additional 160 active-duty troops to the southern border. [Link]Schools are increasingly surveilling students with microphones and facial recognition. [Link]A new body camera for police has live facial recognition...

Did America Commit War Crimes in Afghanistan? guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 9, 2020

Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the International Criminal Court's inquiry into US war crimes committed in Afghanistan. Will looks at the alleged crimes, like torture, that will be investigated. Kyle updates the situation in Afghanistan a week...

Congress Loves War

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 6, 2020

On FPF #461, I discuss Congress pushing for war more than Trump. A new bill in the House looks to prevent the US from drawing down troops in Africa. Throughout the Trump presidency, Congress has a history of attempting to prevent Trump from drawing down forces or...

Turkey Looks to Draw NATO Allies into Its Fight in Syria

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 4, 2020

On FPF #460, I discuss the chaotic and dangerous situation unfolding in Idlib, Syria. Turkey is backing the al-Qaeda linked rebels who remain in opposition to the Syrian government. The Syrian Army - along with its Russian ally - are attempting to retake the Idlib...

Is the Afghan Peace Deal Going to Bring Peace? guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 2, 2020

Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss the peace deal signed by the Taliban and the US. The deal did not include the Afghan government. It calls for the US to drop troop levels to 8,600 within 135 days and a full withdraw of US forces in 14 months. The deal is rumored...

Assange Isn’t Getting a Fair Trial Because He Exposed the Empire

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 28, 2020

On FPF #458, I discuss Julian Assange's extradition hearing. Assange is being forced to sit in a bulletproof glass box. Julian is barely able to hear what is going on in the trial, and he is unable to confer or speak with his lawyers to get clarification. He...

Russiagate 20.20

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 26, 2020

On FPF #457, I discuss the deep state is rolling out Russiagate for the 2020 election. Now Trump and Bernie have been accused of receiving Russian support in this election cycle. Just like in the first Russiagate, no one has presented evidence of the alleged Russian...

Trump’s Shifting Justification for Killing Soleimani guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 24, 2020

On FPF #456, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss the evolving justification for Trump's assassination of Soleimani. Will explains how the Trump admin has now given several reasons that they needed to and had the power to kill Soleimani. Will and Kyle look at...

The Senate Takes a Stand on Iran

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 21, 2020

On FPF #455, I discuss the Senate voting on a War Powers bill to constrain Trump's ability to start a war with Iran. Trump has continued on the presidential tradition of killing whoever he wants, and he is unbound by the Constitution. The House will also need to pass...

Peace with the Taliban?

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 19, 2020

On FPF #454, I discuss recent progress made in negotiations with the Taliban. The US and Taliban will soon implement a reduction in violence pact. If successful, the pact could be the first step in a peace deal between the US and the Taliban. However, there are a lot...

Is ISIS Exploiting Trump’s Iran Policy?

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 10, 2020

On FPF #453, I discuss Trump's firing of impeachment witnesses, insider attacks in Afghanistan, and Iraq. Trump fired EU Ambassador Sondland and NSC Ukraine expert Vinland. Both men testified in the House impeachment hearing providing Democrats with great soundbites...

Trump’s Acquittal and SOTU

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 7, 2020

On FPF #452, I discuss Trump's acquittal and the special guest at his State of the Union address. I explain how impeachment turned into dangerous anti-Russia propaganda. Adam Schiff and the Democrats used undying zombie of Russiagate to try to remove Trump from...

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North Korea Begins Remilitarizing Border with South Korea

According to the South Korean Defense Ministry, North Korean soldiers have begun rebuilding military posts along the border. In recent weeks, the relationship between North and South Korea took a further nose dive. First, Seoul announced it would partly suspend its...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 27, 2023

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FT: Ukraine Is Running Low on Manpower, Sets Up Checkpoints to Conscript Draft Evaders

The Financial Times reports that Kiev is quickly depleting Ukraine’s pool of young men to conscript into its army. To add to its ranks, Kiev has set up checkpoints to catch potential draft evaders. The outlet says Ukraine is struggling to train its soldiers and has...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 26, 2023

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North Korea Scraps 2018 Military Pact with South After Seoul Walks Backs Commitments

Amid escalating tensions in the region, North Korea has withdrawn from a 2018 agreement with South Korea that reduced military tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Pyongyang took the step after Seoul announced it would resume surveillance operations along the DMZ. ...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 23, 2023

S. Korea Resumes Surveillance Flights After Successful N. Korean Spy Satellite Launch

North Korea announced it had successfully placed its first surveillance satellite into orbit. The US and its allies in the region condemned Pyongyang’s achievement. South Korea said it would resume surveillance operations along the North Korean border in response...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 22, 2023

Germany Commits $1.4 Billion to Ukrainian War Effort

Berlin has pledged to send Kiev $1.4 billion in weapons to aid its war against Russia. The announcement of the German arms package comes as the White House is nearing depleting the funds allocated by Congress for Ukraine. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 21, 2023

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Israel Orders More Evacuations as 1.7 Million Gazans Are Already Displaced

Israel warned residents of Jabalia, the largest refugee camp, and Khan Younis, the largest city in southern Gaza, to flee their homes. Tel Aviv's massive bombing campaign against the besieged enclave has already displaced about three-quarters of Gaza's 2.3 million...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 20, 2023

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Deputy Speaker of Israeli Knesset ‘We Are Too Humane. Burn Gaza Now No Less!’

An Israeli official called for the complete destruction of Gaza. In six weeks of bombing Gaza, Israeli forces have killed over 5,500 Palestinian Children. Still, Deputy Speaker of the Knesset Nissim Vaturi said, “We are too humane. Burn Gaza now no less!” Vaturi, a...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 19, 2023

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Biden’s Approval Rating Slips to 40% as 70% of Young Voters Disapprove of Israel Policy

An NBC News poll found that President Joe Biden is beginning to struggle with a key demographic. The President's approval rating is continuing to sag, and young Americans are definitely opposed to his foreign policy, especially support for Israel. The poll...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 19, 2023

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 4/23/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 23, 2021

US News The Supreme Court rules against a minor who received a life sentence without parole. [Link] Montana passed a resolution calling to end the forever wars. [Link] Biden is considering creating an anti-graft task force for Central America that will sanction...

News Roundup 4/22/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 22, 2021

Great Power The US and Russia both have their ambassadors recalled. Russia recalled its ambassador after Biden called Putin a killer and the US just recalled its ambassador. [Link] Ukraine’s president says his country is ready for war and signed a bill calling up...

News Roundup 4/20/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 20, 2021

US News New Jersey police arrested at least one young man and confiscated at least one bike because a group of teens was riding bikes without the proper government permits. [Link] The Biden administration is considering new regulations on cigarettes, including...

News Roundup 4/16/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 16, 2021

US News Bodycam footage shows a police officer murdering 13-year-old Adam Toledo. [Link] Crosley Green was convicted of murder with no physical evidence. Three witnesses testified against him, but all later recanted saying they were pressured to testify against Green....

News Roundup 4/15/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 15, 2021

US News The cop who murdered Ashli Babbitt will not face charges. [Link] More than a dozen states are looking to nullify unconstitutional gun laws. [Link] Russia Biden announced a large new round of sanctions against Russia. Biden will not permit US firms from buying...

News Roundup 4/14/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 14, 2021

US News FBI special agent James Hendricks was labeled by his colleagues as a “skilled predator” and the DoJ IG found he sexually harassed at least eight women. After being exposed as a predator, he was allowed to retire with benefits. [Link] Marvin Scott was arrested...

News Roundup 4/13/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 13, 2021

US News New Mexico legalizes marijuana. The bill doesn’t legalize the sale of cannabis until 2022. The bill expunged low-level marijuana offenses. [Link] The number of US soldiers with serious sleep disorders is increasing. [Link] Mexico doubled the number of troops...

News Roundup 4/12/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 12, 2021

US News Maryland's legislature overrides the governor's veto to pass police reform measures. [Link] Biden will order a commission to review the pros and cons of expanding the SCOTUS. [Link] The Pentagon is developing technology that will do rapid blood tests. [Link]...

News Roundup 4/9/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 9, 2021

US News A Florida court rules those police officers who commit violent crimes are entitled to the same identity protection as crime victims. [Link] The US sanctioned Myanmar’s state-owned gem company. [Link] The US deployed two warships to the Black Sea. Turkey says...

News Roundup 4/8/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 8, 2021

US News The Biden Administration appears unlikely to rejoin the Open Skies Treaty. Trump withdrew from the treaty. The Air Force has confirmed it is retiring the spy planes used in surveillance operations allowed under the treaty. The State Department passed a memo to...

News Roundup 4/7/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 7, 2021

US News A 60 Minutes hit piece on Ron DeSantis was selectively edited and denounced by two prominent Florida Democrats. [Link] Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls for a global minimum tax on corporations. [Link] DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says Biden may have...

News Roundup 4/6/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 6, 2021

Great Power The US is calling on Russia to explain why it moved troops inside of Russia’s borders. [Link] Ukraine’s President says the only way to end the country’s civil war is by moving towards NATO membership. [Link] Western powers are looking to deploy short and...