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Bernie Drops Out Amid Corona Craziness

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 10, 2020

On FPF #477, I discuss what impact Bernie Sanders dropping out of the race could have on US foreign policy. Bernie held a more non-interventionist view than Trump or Biden. However, Bernie was never willing to put the foreign policy first or challenge his opponents on...

The US Is Making More Weapons in Response to Coronavirus

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 8, 2020

On FPF #476, I discuss the US government is buying more weapons and giving financial support to the weapons markers. The finical assistance was approved through the $2 trillion bailout. The Navy announced it was buying an additional $2 billion in torpedos and missiles...

Is the US Going to War with Venezuela During the Covid Pandemic guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 6, 2020

Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss the aggressive actions Trump has taken towards Venezuela in recent weeks. The US indicted Maduro then offered a $15 million reward for his arrest. Similar actions were taken in 1989 before the US military invaded Panama and...

War Under the Cover of Coronavirus

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 3, 2020

On FPF #474, I discuss the US moving towards war with Iran under the cover of Coronavirus. Trump took to Twitter to threaten Iran if an attack is carried out against American forces in Iraq. Trump's Tweet creates a situation that means any attack in Iraq - with Iran's...

The US is Exploiting Covid-19 to Push Regime Change

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 1, 2020

On FPF #473, I discuss the US attempts to exploit coronavirus outbreaks to overthrow governments. In Venezuela, the US already has a 'maximum pressure' campaign going. The over a year-long campaign has failed to force the countries president, Maduro, from power, but...

What Is Coronavirus Doing to the US Military guest WIll Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 30, 2020

Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss how the US military is being impacted by the coronavirus. Will explains that several DoD personnel have now tested positive and many soldiers are in quarantine. The Pentagon has scaled back some games, although...

Bonus: The $2 Trillion Bailout Is Stuffed with Pork guest Steven Clyde

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 28, 2020

On the first bonus episode of Foreign Policy Focus, Steven Clyde of the Libertarian Party Mises Caucus joins the show to talk about the $2 trillion bailouts passed by Congress. The establishment claims the "stimulus" is meant to benefit all Americans in a difficult...

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...

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North Korea Threatens War With South Korea Over Drone Flights to Pyongyang

Tensions are soaring on the Korean Peninsula as North Korea is threatening war with the South over drone flights near Pyongyang. Seoul says it is prepared for war should conflict break out. On Monday, a spokesman for North Korea said tensions have reached a “grave...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 14, 2024

Israel To Seize UN Agency’s Headquarters for New Settlement Housing

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to be in an open war with the United Nations. Along with targeting UN aid workers in Gaza and peacekeepers in Lebanon, Tel Aviv is now seizing the headquarters of the UN aid agency for Palestinians. Dan Iloz, a...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 13, 2024

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General: Long-Range Cruise Missiles Essential for Ukraine

The top US military commander in Europe said that long-range cruise missiles were among the weapons systems that are crucial to send to Ukraine. CNN obtained an annex from a classified report compiled by Commander of European Command, Gen. Chris Cavoli, that lists...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 10, 2024

Hungary May Delay G7’s $50 Billion Loan to Ukraine Until After US Election

The Hungarian government announced it will seek to prevent a vote on the European Union’s participation in a $50 billion Group of Seven (G7) loan to Ukraine. The G7 will use frozen Russian funds to pay off the loans. Finance Minister Mihaly Varga explained that...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 9, 2024

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US To Loan Poland $3 Billion To Purchase Helicopters

Washington has agreed to give Warsaw a $3 billion loan to buy American-made Apache Helicopters. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the White House has lavished Poland with military assistance, loans to buy weapons, and billions in arms sales. The US is set to...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 8, 2024

White House Ignored Warning from Pentagon, State Dept that Israel Was Creating a Catastrophe in Gaza

Recently released emails from Reuters show that officials in the White House ignored warnings from their counterparts at the Defense and State Department warning that Israel was committing war crimes and creating a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Reuters reviewed...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 7, 2024

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American Killed By Israeli Bombardment of Lebanon

A Michigan man is one of more than one thousand people in southern Lebanon killed by Israel over the past two weeks. Israel has conducted massive bombardments of its northern neighbor, often using American weapons to perform the operations. Kamel Ahmad Jawad was...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 6, 2024

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Incoming NATO Chief: Bringing Ukraine Closer to Alliance Top Priority

During his swearing-in ceremony as the new Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance, Mark Rutte declared his top priorities were strengthening the alliance and bringing Ukraine closer to the bloc. On Tuesday, Rutte took over as the civilian head of NATO...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 1, 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 5/10/21

by Kyle Anzalone | May 10, 2021

US News Three million students have dropped out because of virtual learning. [Link] Biden has hired 17 Trump nominated judges to immigration courts. [Link] Former Syria Envoy James Jeffery is now working at West End Execs. [Link] The B-1B bombers are starting to...

News Roundup 5/7/21

by Kyle Anzalone | May 7, 2021

US News Six people received over three million in fraudulent Covid relief payments claiming to run churches. [Link] Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns Western countries about allowing Chinese investment. [Link] Ukraine says it met with State Department officials...

News Roundup 5/6/21

by Kyle Anzalone | May 6, 2021

US News The Biden administration says it supports allowing the WHO to distribute the IP for covid vaccines. [Link] New DNA evidence strongly suggests Ledell Lee was wrongly executed in 2017. [Link] Police officers got qualified immunity after they bullied a...

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...