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5 Years of US/Saudi War Made Yemen Susceptible to Coronavirus Crisis guest Joanne Leon

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 27, 2020

Joanne Leon returns to FPF to discuss the five year anniversary of the US/Saudi war on Yemen. The anniversary has received almost no media coverage in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Ironically, the five years of war in Yemen has created the world's worst...

The EARN IT Act Must Be Stopped guest John Dangelo

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 25, 2020

John Dangelo joins Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the dangerous EARN IT Act. While the bill claims to protect children, in reality, it will allow for mass regulation of communication on the internet. It will roll back the key Section 230 rule that allows for websites...

Pushing Towards War with Iran guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 23, 2020

Will Porter returns to the show to discuss the Trump admin's move towards war with Iran. The recent events happened under the cover of the coronavirus and got little attention in the MSM. Trump's civilian advisers pushed him to carry out strikes within Iran, and it...

The Deadly Cocktail of Coronavirus and Sanctions

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 20, 2020

On FPF #467, I discuss the deaths caused by coronavirus and US sanctions in Iran. The country has been one of the hardest hit by the outbreak so far and continues to struggle to import medical supplies due to the US sanctions. North Korean and Venezuela are in a...

The State’s ‘Right’ to Kill guest Peter Quinones

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 18, 2020

Peter Quinones returns to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the state's 'right' to murder and the lack of accountability. Pete first explains how the flawed US justice systems has put innocent people to death. He discusses how police are able to kill people and avoid...

The Chaos in Iraq guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 16, 2020

Will Porter returns to the show to talk about the chaos in Iraq. Over the weekend, the US bombed several positions claiming to be striking back against the "Iranian-backed" Shia group that killed two Americans and a British soldier. However, the Iraqi government...

Chelsea Manning Is Freed and Trump Bombs Iraq

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 13, 2020

On FPF #464, I discuss Chelsea Manning and the US bombing Shia militias in Iraq. Chelsea Manning was imprisoned for a year for refusing to testify in front of a grand jury about leaking documents to WikiLeaks. Manning took the stand for Julian Assange - who the grand...

Afghanistan’s Competing Presidents

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 11, 2020

On FPF #463, I discuss the political instability caused by two different men claiming to be president. Incumbent Ashraf Ghani and his former Cheif Executive Abdullah Abdullah have both claimed victory in an election that happened in September. They exploit the rampant...

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...

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Israel Bombs Food Distribution Center in Gaza, Killing Five

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) food distribution center in Gaza was hit by an Israeli airstrike, killing five.

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 14, 2024

House Democrats Will Attempt to Force Vote on $95 Billion War Bill

The top Democrat on the House Rules Committee is attempting to employ a rarely used rule to force a vote on a massive military spending bill that includes $61 billion for Ukraine and $14 billion for Israel.

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 13, 2024

Israel To Move Civilians to ‘Humanitarian Islands’ Before Invasion

The Israeli military announced that it plans to relocate the 1.5 million Palestinians taking refuge in Rafah to “humanitarian islands.”

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 13, 2024

Maryland Lawmaker Attempts to Stonewall Bill to Block Deployment of National Guard in Undeclared War

A bill in the Maryland state legislature that would block the deployment of the state’s national guard to overseas conflicts unless Congress has declared war is being blocked by a committee chairwoman.

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 13, 2024

Israeli Forces Torture and Humiliate Detained Medical Staff

Three Palestinian medical staffers released from Israeli captivity say they were severely abused and humiliated. Multiple Israeli outlets and human rights organizations have documented the systemic abuse of Palestinians in detention, including torture, sexual...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 12, 2024

Israel Tightens Grip on Aid Entering Gaza

The head of the UN aid organization for Palestinians, UNRWA, reported that Tel Aviv has rejected aid shipments for Gaza because the supplies included children’s scissors and other life-saving mediations. Israel has used a multitude of tactics to reduce the flow of...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 12, 2024

Netanyahu Will Ignore Biden’s ‘Red Line’ Move Forward Attack Rafah

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hit back at President Joe Biden after the American leader criticized the onslaught in Gaza. Netanyahu said he would order an attack on Rafah, and insisted his policies are popular among Israelis.

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 12, 2024

White House Lobbies Against Ban on Purchase of Americans’ Data

For years, several federal agencies have been spending US tax dollars to buy Americans’ data from private bulk sellers. As some members of Congress seek a new law against the practice, the Joe Biden administration is pushing back on the effort to curtail the power...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 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.

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News Roundup 5/4/21

by Kyle Anzalone | May 4, 2021

Foreign Policy Biden releases documents showing Trump loosened the rules on drone strikes. [Link] The US will put more pressure on the Salvadoran government. [Link] Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the G7 needs to work against China and Russia. [Link] China...

News Roundup 5/2/21

by Kyle Anzalone | May 3, 2021

US News Two Texas police officers were fired for committing crimes on the job. One officer punched a teenage boy for no reason. The other officer pulled his gun and threatened to kill people without cause. [Link] The US announced it will cut its embassy in Moscow...

News Roundup 4/30/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 30, 2021

US News A woman has been charged with a felony for not returning a VHS tape from 1999. [Link] A CA study found massive racial bias in the child welfare system. Half of the black and Native American children received a visit from the state at some time during their...

News Roundup 4/29/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 29, 2021

US News The state of Michigan’s multi-million fund to pay out settlements for wrongful convictions is facing a $7 billion deficit. [Link] The FDA is considering a ban on menthol cigarettes this week. [Link] Sam Power was confirmed to head USAID. [Link] Great Power...

News Roundup 4/28/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 28, 2021

US News Louisiana police placed a GPS tracker on a woman’s car. When she removed it, they demanded the tracker back. [Link] In addition to the $2 trillion covid relief bill and the proposed $2 trillion infrastructure bill, Biden now wants to pass a $1.8 trillion bill...

News Roundup 4/27/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 27, 2021

US News NFL player Sean Culkin covered his 2021 salary into Bitcoin. [Link] Two DC police crash their cars drag racing. [Link] A Virginia police officer shot Isaiah Brown. Brown is in critical condition. Reports say the police officer shot Brown because he believed...

News Roundup 4/26/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 26, 2021

NATO Biden announces his first overseas trip will be to NATO HQ. [Link] NATO is pushing India to join an anti-Russia/China alliance. [Link] Afghanistan The Pentagon has not informed defense contractors on their future role in Afghanistan. [Link The US is deploying...

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...

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Conflicts of Interest

5 Years of US/Saudi War Made Yemen Susceptible to Coronavirus Crisis guest Joanne Leon

The EARN IT Act Must Be Stopped guest John Dangelo

Pushing Towards War with Iran guest Will Porter

The Deadly Cocktail of Coronavirus and Sanctions

The State’s ‘Right’ to Kill guest Peter Quinones

The Chaos in Iraq guest Will Porter

Chelsea Manning Is Freed and Trump Bombs Iraq

Afghanistan’s Competing Presidents

News Roundup 3/10/20

Did America Commit War Crimes in Afghanistan? guest Will Porter

Congress Loves War

Turkey Looks to Draw NATO Allies into Its Fight in Syria

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Israel Bombs Food Distribution Center in Gaza, Killing Five

House Democrats Will Attempt to Force Vote on $95 Billion War Bill

Israel To Move Civilians to ‘Humanitarian Islands’ Before Invasion

Maryland Lawmaker Attempts to Stonewall Bill to Block Deployment of National Guard in Undeclared War

Israeli Forces Torture and Humiliate Detained Medical Staff

Israel Tightens Grip on Aid Entering Gaza

Netanyahu Will Ignore Biden’s ‘Red Line’ Move Forward Attack Rafah

White House Lobbies Against Ban on Purchase of Americans’ Data

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