Conflicts of Interest

FPF #314 – Americans Don’t Want War

by | Feb 22, 2019

On FPF #314, I discuss recent polling that shows Americans want a less aggressive foreign policy. The polling showed that Americans prefer diplomacy and trade. However, foreign policy 'experts' are committed to a more militaristic policy. I explain how this data can...

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FPF #313 – Rep Omar & Kashmir

by | Feb 20, 2019

On FPF #313, I cover the controversy surrounding statements made by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. She called out AIPAC's influence over US policy and Elliott Abrams' nefarious history. In response, the foreign policy establishment has condemned the Congresswoman.  I break...

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FPF #311 – The Pentagon’s Slush Fund

by | Feb 15, 2019

On FPF #311, I discuss the Pentagon looking to grow the Overseas Contingency Operation fund. The OCO is considered to be a slush fund for the Pentagon. Growing instability in Africa and a lack of Congressional oversight on war powers allow the Pentagon to expand...

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FPF #310 – Is Iranian Regime Change Next?

by | Feb 13, 2019

On FPF #310, I discuss Trump's Iran policy. In the first two years of Trump's presidency, his Iran policy has been a massive failure. Many of his top advisers are life-long Iran hawks who believe the key to American security regime change in Iran. I examine the...

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FPF #309 – Trump’s Next Meeting with Kim

by | Feb 11, 2019

On FPF #309, I discuss the next meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un. The meeting will take place at the end of February in Vietnam. Trump's tweets suggest the talks could take important steps in Korean Peace. I give my take on what could come from the talks. ...

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FPF #307 – Cold Wars with Russia & China

by | Feb 6, 2019

On FPF #307, I discuss the intelligence community's assessment that Russia and China are the biggest threats to the US. I breakdown the alleged areas of conflict between the American people and Great Power Rivals. I also update recent events in Venezuela. Links Gareth...

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FPF #305 – The Hawks Hunt for War

by | Feb 1, 2019

On FPF #305, I breakdown war state efforts to create and expand wars. Factions of the Trump administration continue to push regime change efforts in Venezuela. DNI Dan Coats is attempting to throw cold water on a deal with North Korea. Max Boot is arguing that the US...

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FPF #303 – Venezuelan Regime Change?

by | Jan 28, 2019

On FPF #303, I discuss the potential change of government in Venezuela. The leader of the country's opposition, Juan Guaido has declared himself the interim president. The move has been backed by the US and several other nations. The Maduro government still claims to...

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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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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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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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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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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.

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News Roundup 7/31/20

by | Jul 31, 2020

US News Trump tweets that universal mail-in voting will create mass voter fraud. He added, "Delay the Election until people can properly, securely and safely vote???" [Link] Twitter says the Bitcoin scam hack was carried out after a spear-phishing attack against...

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News Roundup 7/30/20

by | Jul 30, 2020

US News Plainclothes NY police officers arrested protesters and took them away in an unmarked van. [Link] Democrats introduce an amendment that will defund Trump's deployment of federal police to cities dealing with riots. [Link] Internet browsers are showing Syrian...

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News Roundup 7/29/20

by | Jul 29, 2020

US News The DNC defeated a proposed change to its platform that would have called for the legalization of marijuana. [Link] Twitter suspended Donald Trump Jr. for posting a video of doctors talking about Covid. [Link] Charlotte police suspected a wanted man was hiding...

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News Roundup 7/28/20

by | Jul 28, 2020

US News The second Covid stimulus will be at least $1 trillion. [Link] Over the past eight years, Rite Aid has installed cameras equipped with facial recognition software in 200 of its stores. The facial recognition software is tied to the Chinese government. [Link]...

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News Roundup 7/27/20

by | Jul 27, 2020

US News The Feds shut down a $25 million Bitcoin business for failing to comply with federal regulations. [Link] A Kentucky couple was forced to wear ankle monitors after testing positive for Covid. [Link] Libertarian activist Garrett Foster was murdered at an Austin...

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News Roundup 7/24/20

by | Jul 24, 2020

US News Twitter said the hackers that tweeted a scam from several high profile accounts were also able to read direct messages from 36 accounts. [Link] Rep. Tulsi Gabbard added an amendment to the 2021 NDAA that calls for a study on the effectiveness of sanctions....

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News Roundup 7/23/20

by | Jul 23, 2020

US News Ohio State House Speaker Larry Householder was arrested in a massive corruption scheme to get bailouts for failing nuclear power plants. [Link] Trump announces the expansion of Operation Legend. The operation is the deployment of federal police to cities...

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News Roundup 7/22/20

by | Jul 22, 2020

US News Twitter bans thousands of “Qanon” accounts and calls the movement dangerous. Twitter will work to suppress any “Qanon” tweets. [Link] The Pentagon will restrict the release of unclassified information. [Link] The Space Force and Air Force introduced a new...

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News Roundup 7/21/20

by | Jul 21, 2020

US News A gunman murdered the son of Judge Salas who was just assigned to the Epstein/Deutsche Bank trial. [Link] DHS plans to send 150 armed feds to Chicago. [Link] Trump says more cities could face a Portland-style crackdown. [Link] The House votes to approve an...

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News Roundup 7/20/20

by | Jul 20, 2020

US News Libertarian Congressman Justin Amash says he will not seek reelection. [Link] A disabled vet was sentenced to 60 months in prison for having his medical marijuana in Alabama. [Link] In Portland, federal agents are arresting people and placing them in unmarked...

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News Roundup 7/17/20

by | Jul 17, 2020

US News Missouri adopts a new anti-BDS law. [Link] A video surfaced of a NY police officer beating a homeless man for no reason. [Link] A Michigan judge sentenced a 15-year-old girl to juvenile detention for failing to complete online schoolwork during Covid-19....

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News Roundup 7/16/20

by | Jul 16, 2020

US News Joe Biden says he is open to getting rid of the Senate filibuster. [Link] Tommy Tuberville beats Jeff Sessions in the Alabama Republican Senate primary. [Link] Trump announces the arrest of several MS-13 gang members. One member was charged with...

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