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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...

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...

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Blinken Declares Venezuelan Opposition Figure Winner of July Presidential Election

Secretary of State Antony Blinken declared on X that Edmundo González won the Venezuela presidential election several months ago. It is unclear if Washington’s position will make a difference as González lives outside Venezuela. On Tuesday, Blinken posted, “The...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 20, 2024

Jake Sullivan Insists Ukraine Expand Conscription, Admits F-16s & Tanks Had Little Impact On War

In an interview with PBS News Hour, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan called for Ukraine to step up its mobilization efforts as Kiev is facing a manpower shortage. President Joe Biden's top foreign policy adviser also admitted that advanced American weapons...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 19, 2024

Kim Jong Un Calls for ‘Limitless’ Nuclear Build-Up in Response to ‘Asia NATO’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivered a fiery speech where he stressed the importance of accelerating the country's nuclear weapons program in response to Western threats. In the address to the North Korean Army on Friday, Kim said, "The United States has...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 18, 2024

News Roundup 11/18/2024

US News Pentagon Still Unable to Pass Audit The Institute Ukraine Ukrainian Advisory Group Report Says Kiev Could Develop Nukes Within Months X US Opens Provocative Missile Base in Poland The Institute Putin Tells German Leader That Ukraine Peace Deal Possible...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 18, 2024

Pentagon Still Unable to Pass Audit

The Department of Defense's inability to track its finances continues, as the Pentagon failed its seventh audit on Friday. The DoD has a massive budget of $820 billion and spent over $170 million on the failed audit. Since 2018, Congress has mandated the Pentagon...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 17, 2024

US Opens Provocative Missile Base in Poland

After nearly two decades, President George W. Bush’s plan to put the Aegis Ashore missile system in Poland was achieved this week. The system is capable of firing offensive missiles, and is viewed as a serious national security threat by Russia. The base is...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 14, 2024

Ukraine Believes White House Will Green Light Long-Range Strikes in Russia

A top Ukrainian official walked away from a meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, believing that the White House would approve Kiev using American missiles to strike deep inside Russia. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with Blinken in...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 13, 2024

Russian Nuclear Weapons Are Keeping NATO Troops Out of Ukraine

A top NATO military official said that NATO forces would have deployed to Ukraine to drive Russian soldiers from the country if Russia did not have nuclear weapons. Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Dutch Admiral Rob Bauer, explained to the International...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 12, 2024

rob bauer in brussels, belgium on 10 october 2023 (cropped)

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...