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Trump Is Awful on Iran and Israel

by Kyle Anzalone | 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...

Trump’s Ukraine Policy Goes on Trial at Impeachment guest Joanne Leon

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 18, 2019

Joanne Leon returns to FPF to discuss the first public impeachment hearing. Joanne gives a break down of Kent and Taylor's testimony. Joanne explains the MSM headline of bombshell revelations are simply wrong. While the hearing were meant to focus on Trump's alleged...

Wasting Our Money on War

by Kyle Anzalone | 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,...

A Coup in Bolivia

by Kyle Anzalone | 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...

Former US-Backed Forces Commit War Crimes in Syria guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 11, 2019

Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss his recent work on Assange, Syria, and Yemen. Kyle and Will talk about the dangers of Assange's condition and solitary confinement. Will explains how the formerly US-backed Syrian rebels are now committing crimes...

Google Wants More Business with the Pentagon

by Kyle Anzalone | 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...

Impeachment, Assange, and Syria

by Kyle Anzalone | 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...

Israeli Elections Explained guest Kalmen Barkin

by Kyle Anzalone | 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...

Whistleblowers Expose OPCW Lies in Douma Report

by Kyle Anzalone | 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...

ISIS Leader Baghdadi Is Dead

by Kyle Anzalone | 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...

Trump Declares Victory guest Phil Gibson

by Kyle Anzalone | 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...

Queen of the Warmongers

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 23, 2019

On FPF #410, I discuss Hillary Clinton's suggestion that Tulsi Gabbard is a Russian agent out to undermine the DNC by running the third party. In Tulsi's brilliant response, she addressed Hillary as "Queen of the warmongers." Tulsi's decision to take the gloves off...

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Israeli Intel Chief Takes Responsibility for Oct 7 Failures in Resignation Speech

In his final speech as the chief of Israel’s Military Intelligence Directorate, Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva said he accepted responsibility for his role in the failure to warn about the October 7 Hamas attack. Nearly 1,200 people were killed during the rampage,...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 21, 2024

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Death Toll for Palestinian Journalists in Gaza Hits 170

A journalist was killed along with 11 other Palestinians by an Israeli strike on a Gaza school, pushing the death toll for members of the media in Gaza to 170. On Tuesday, Hamza Abdul Rahman Murtaja was killed in Gaza City while sheltering at the Mustafa Hafez...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 20, 2024

Lithuania Begins Building Base to House German Soldiers

Vilnius started constriction on a military base that would house over 4,000 German soldiers. The facility will be located just miles from the border shared with Belarus. Lithuanian Defense Minister Raimundas Vaiksnoras described the construction as a “huge...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 19, 2024

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US: Israeli Bombing Gaza Will Kill More Civilians But Not Defeat Hamas

US intelligence officials speaking with The New York Times said that Israel will not be able to defeat Hamas and continuing to bomb Gaza will kill more civilians. Some national security officials expressed surprise at how much Israel has degraded Hamas over the...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 15, 2024

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White House Suppressed Docs Showing Hunter Sought State Dept Help for Burisma

Newly released documents show that Hunter Biden sought to inappropriately benefit the Ukrainian energy company Burisma while his father was vice president. The records were suppressed by the White House. The files, obtained by the New York Times and reported on...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 14, 2024

US, South Korea Preparing to Begin Provocative War Games

The US and South Korea are preparing to kick off large-scale war games later this month. The summertime joint military drills are viewed by Pyongyang as an annual rehearsal for invading North Korea. The war games, dubbed Ulchi Freedom Shield, are set to begin on...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 13, 2024

US Offers to Drop Charges Against Venezuela’s Maduro If He Leaves Power

The Biden administration is pushing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to resign in exchange for him receiving amnesty from US drug changes. Washington recently contested the Venezuelan presidential election, claiming Edmundo González Urrutia won at the polls. ...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 12, 2024

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Biden to Resume ‘Offensive’ Weapon Sales to Saudi Arabia

The White House is set to approve an offensive arms sale to Saudi Arabia. After taking office in 2021, President Joe Biden curbed some weapon sales to Riyadh. On Friday, Reuters reported that the State Department will lift the ban on offensive weapon sales to...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 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.

News Roundup

News Roundup 2/2/21

by Kyle Anzalone | 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...

News Roundup 2/1/21

by Kyle Anzalone | 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....

News Roundup 1/29/21

by Kyle Anzalone | 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....

News Roundup 1/28/21

by Kyle Anzalone | 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,...

News Roundup 1/27/21

by Kyle Anzalone | 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...

News Roundup 1/25/21

by Kyle Anzalone | 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...

News Roundup 1/22/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 22, 2021

US News Three National Guardsmen were killed in a helicopter crash in NY. [Link] About 20% of those charged with crimes related to the Capitol riot are former members of the military. [Link] House Democrats urge Biden to repeal the AUMFs. [Link] Biden’s Press...

News Roundup 1/21/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 21, 2021

US News Trump pardoned or granted clemency to several non-violent drug offenders before leaving office. [Link] Twitter banned the account of the Chinese Embassy in the US. [Link] Biden officially invited Taiwan’s ambassador to the US to his inauguration. A Taiwanese...

News Roundup 1/20/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 20, 2021

US News The US has filed an appeal in UK court in hopes to overturn a judge's decision not to extradite Assange to the US. [Link] In his final day in office, Trump failed to pardon Julian Assange or Edward Snowden. He did pardon Steve Bannon and Lil Wayne. [Link] The...

News Roundup 1/19/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 19, 2021

US News A top federal prosecutor walks back claims that there were “kill capture teams” at the Capitol on the 6th. [Link] Twitter suspends the account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. [Link] Parler is back online. [Link] Biden proposes a new $1.9 trillion ‘relief...

News Roundup 1/15/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 15, 2021

US News A large GOP House caucus is against the waiver Gen. Lloyd Austin will need to become Secretary of Defense. The post is meant for a civilian, for a soldier to sit in the position they must get a waiver from Congress. [Link] Laura Poitras says she was fired from...

News Roundup 1/14/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 14, 2021

US News The House votes to impeach Trump. [Link] Thousands of people in Missouri were overpaid state unemployment benefits. The state is now asking for the money to be repaid. [Link] Eddie Lee Howard was freed after spending 26 years on death row. Howard was...