Conflicts of Interest

Trump Is Awful on Iran and Israel

by | Nov 20, 2019

On FPF #421, I discuss Trump getting Iran and Israel wrong. Trump continues the failed maximum pressure campaign against Iran. The Iranian people are suffering but their leaders remain firmly in place. The US continues to place more sanctions on Iran and Iran responds...

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Wasting Our Money on War

by | Nov 15, 2019

On FPF #419, I discuss all the money the US is wasting on war. The Watson Institute has an update on the cost of war project; the US has spent $6.4 trillion since 2001 on the Terror Wars. The wars have been a complete failure, took thousands of American lives,...

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A Coup in Bolivia

by | Nov 13, 2019

On FPF #418, I discuss the events in Bolivia that led to Morales' resignation. Mainstream sources and groups claim Morales deserved to be removed from power after violating term limits and rigging a recent election. I explain the alternative narrative that Morales was...

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Google Wants More Business with the Pentagon

by | Nov 8, 2019

On FPF #416, I discuss tech companies' ties to the military. Tech companies often present themselves as being 'progressive,' and some even have human right statements. Last year, Google employees quit in protest over the company contracting with the Pentagon to...

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Impeachment, Assange, and Syria

by | Nov 6, 2019

On FPF #415, I cover important new dealing with US foreign policy. The House is moving forward with impeaching Trump. I argue that Trump's decision to give military aid to Ukraine is more of a scandal than the alleged quid-pro-quo. A UN investigator said Julian...

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Israeli Elections Explained guest Kalmen Barkin

by | Nov 1, 2019

Kalmen Barkin joins Foreign Policy Focus to talk about Israeli elections. Israel has now had two elections without picking a new prime minister and it is possible Israel will soon have a third election. The front runners in the election are Netanyahu and Gantz. Kalmen...

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Whistleblowers Expose OPCW Lies in Douma Report

by | Oct 30, 2019

On FPF #413, I discuss the importance of international watchdog groups, the OPCW [chemical weapons] and IAEA [nuclear technology]. Two whistleblowers have come out and exposed lies and misleading information in the OPCW's report on the alleged chemical weapons attack...

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ISIS Leader Baghdadi Is Dead

by | Oct 28, 2019

On FPF #412, I break down the death of ISIS leader al-Baghdadi. Baghdadi is reported to have killed himself - and three of his children - after being cornered by US forces. I discuss what his death means for the future of ISIS. Trump gave a speech announcing...

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Trump Declares Victory guest Phil Gibson

by | Oct 25, 2019

Phil Gibson returns to the show to talk about Trump's Syria speech and cryptos. Trump said the ceasefire the US created along the Turkish/Syrian border has become permanent and the US is to thank for the new peace in the region. Phil and Kyle explain how other forces...

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Articles

NATO Mulling Increasing Nuclear Deployments

The alliance’s top official voiced concerns about alleged threats from Russia and China. NATO is considering whether to move nuclear weapons out of storage and place them on standby. The civilian head of the alliance, Jens Stoltenberg, also called on member states...

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| Jun 18, 2024

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US Sanctions Israel Group Attacking Aid Shipments

Tzav 9 has targeted humanitarian aid trucks traveling through the West Bank to Gaza The US blacklisted an Israeli organization for interfering with aid shipments headed to Gaza. The group, Tzav 9, demands that no aid enter the Strip until all Israeli hostages are...

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| Jun 17, 2024

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Israel Claims to Open Aid Corridor Near Rafah

A spokesman for the Israeli military downplayed the move, saying there would be no ceasefire or change in policy Israel announced on Sunday that it would pause military operations during daylight hours along a seven-mile stretch of road in Gaza to relieve a backlog...

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| Jun 17, 2024

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Putin Makes Public Peace Offer to Ukraine

The Russian leader said there could be an immediate pause to hostilities Russian President Vladimir Putin laid out four conditions for Ukraine that he said would lead to an immediate ceasefire and, ultimately, an end to the conflict. According to the Kremlin,...

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| Jun 17, 2024

US Signs $23 Billion F-16 Deal with Turkey

The US has inked a $23 billion deal with Turkey for 40 F-16 warplanes. Washington promised to sell dozens of the advanced fighter jets to Ankara and upgrade scores of Turkish F-16s in exchange for Turkey approving Sweden's NATO membership.  The AFP reported the...

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| Jun 13, 2024

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Kyle Anzalone

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 2/10/21

by | Feb 10, 2021

US News Gregory Berry was wrongfully convicted of murder. He was exonerated after the gunman revealed that police beat him until he said Berry committed the crime. [Link] South Dakota voters approved a marijuana legalization referendum. The state’s governor, Kristi...

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News Roundup 2/9/21

by | Feb 9, 2021

US News Facebook will crack down on vaccine misinformation. [Link] Cass Sunstein joins Biden’s DHS to craft immigration policy. [Link] A proposed House bill will make gun ownership highly regulated and establish a gun database. [Link] A federal appeals court ruled it...

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News Roundup 2/8/21

by | Feb 8, 2021

US News The Minneapolis police department obtained a geofence warrant. The warrant forced Google to give the police the names of the accounts of the people at an area of the George Floyd protest. [Link] Healthcare workers replaced police in 750 calls in the past year....

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News Roundup 2/5/21

by | Feb 5, 2021

US News The mayor of Olympia, Washington called protesters, who occupied a hotel demanding more aid for the homeless, ‘domestic terrorists.’ [Link] Phoenix prosecutors are labeling a group of young protesters, including minors, as a gang to charge them with more...

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News Roundup 2/4/21

by | Feb 4, 2021

US News The Biden Admin is continuing the Trump immigration policy of forcing asylum seekers to remain in Mexico while their claim is processed. [Link] A new video shows police officers murdering a teen who was having a mental health crisis. Officers reported the teen...

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News Roundup 2/3/21

by | Feb 3, 2021

US News Biden undoes a late-Trump regulatory move that would have allowed doctors to more easily prescribe Suboxone to treat opioid disorders. [Link] The CDC says it can issue criminal penalties for travelers not wearing masks. [Link] The Pentagon declares climate...

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News Roundup 2/2/21

by | Feb 2, 2021

US News Wikipedia is introducing new standards to increase diversity and target harassment. [Link] The cop who murdered Ryan Whitaker will not face charges. [Link] Biden is signing a large number of executive orders in his first weeks in office. [Link] Biden gives...

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News Roundup 2/1/21

by | Feb 1, 2021

US News Several police officers tackled, handcuffed, then sprayed a chemical in the face of a nine-year-old girl. [Link] Kevin Clinesmith, former FBI lawyer, was sentenced to 12 months probation for lying on the warrant to spy on Carter Page and the Trump campaign....

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News Roundup 1/29/21

by | Jan 29, 2021

US News Biden expresses his intent to keep the Jones Act in place. The law prevents foreign ships from picking up and delivering goods between American ports. The law harms the Hawaiian and Puerto Rican economies. [Link] The US sent three warships into the Black Sea....

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News Roundup 1/28/21

by | Jan 28, 2021

US News The Proud Boys leader was a prolific FBI informant. [Link] Wall Street firms are hiring Democratic lobbyists for more influence in the Biden Administration. [Link] Biden’s Administration  Biden’s nominee to be Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield,...

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News Roundup 1/27/21

by | Jan 27, 2021

US News Former Secretary of State Pompeo will join the Hudson Institute. [Link] The Senate confirms Antony Blinken to be Secretary of State on a 78-22 vote. [Link] New evidence shows that higher-ranking members of the FBI - including Andrew McCabe - knew that Carter...

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News Roundup 1/25/21

by | Jan 25, 2021

US News 5,000 National Guard soldiers will remain deployed in DC through mid-March to provide security during Trump’s impeachment. [Link] A cop beat a young man who was handcuffed and at the hospital for psychiatric help. [Link] A Washington police officer ran over a...

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