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FPF #230 – Rand Goes to Russia

by | Aug 8, 2018

On FPF #230, I discuss Senator Rand Pau's recent trip to Russia. Rand's trip to Russia is a good thing and could help lawmakers in both countries realize their common goals.  I also break down Saudi's diplomatic split with Canada. The Saudis have kicked the Canadian...

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FPF #229 – Korean Peace Moves Forward

by | Aug 6, 2018

On FPF #229, I look at the difference between the US media portrayal of the Korean peace process and what is actually happening in the region. The US media has focused on stories that indicate North Korea and Trump are ruining the peace process. However, North and...

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FPF #228 – A $700 Billion Waste

by | Aug 3, 2018

On FPF #228, I discuss the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. Congress recently passed the 2019 NDAA, authorizing $716 billion in defense spending. The spending is largely for offensive purposes and does not benefit the protect the American people. I break down...

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FPF #227 – Trump’s Foreign Policy Playbook

by | Aug 1, 2018

On FPF #227, I discuss Trump's foreign policy. It appears Trump is using the same plan with Iran that he believes brought North Korea to agree to denuclearize. I explain how Trump misunderstands how the peace process developed in North Korea and why a similar US...

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FPF #224 – Wikileaks & Storm Troopers

by | Jul 25, 2018

On FPF #224, I discuss the reports that Julian Assange will soon be handed over to British authorities. Assange has been targeted for the important information his organizations, Wikileaks, has released to the public and his sympathy for the Catalan independence...

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FPF #221 – Afghan Peace Talks

by | Jul 18, 2018

On FPF #221, I discuss potential peace talks between the US and the Taliban. The US signaled its willingness to directly talk with the Taliban in statements from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Commander of US Forces in Afghanistan General Nicholson. Talks could...

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Articles

Israel Destroys Belgian Aid Agency Office in Gaza

A Belgian official posted photos showing the building housing its aid agency’s offices in Gaza was destroyed by an Israeli air strike on the besieged Palestinian enclave. The building was targeted as Belgium is refusing to cut off assistance to the Palestinian UN...

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| Feb 1, 2024

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US to Begin Shipping Long-Range Bombs to Ukraine

Washington plans to ship its first batch of ground-launched long-range bombs to Kiev this week. The arms were designed for the Ukrainian military and will give Kiev another option for deep strikes.  The new weapon was developed by Boeing and Saab. It combines a...

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| Jan 31, 2024

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NATO Chief Visits US to Push for Ukraine Aid

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is in the US this week to push for Congress to pass a massive $61 billion aid package for Ukraine proposed by the White House. The supplemental defense spending bill has been stalled in Congress for several months. In an...

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| Jan 30, 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 4/10/20

by | Apr 10, 2020

US News The Baltimore police are planning to deploy an aerial surveillance system capable of tracking people’s outdoor movements in 90% of the city. The program is expected to cost $3.7 million in 2020. [Link]  Kentucky frees 1,000 nonviolent prisoners. [Link] The FED...

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News Roundup 4/9/20

by | Apr 9, 2020

US News Bernie Sanders drops out of the presidential race. [Link] Los Angeles requires people to wear masks when shopping. [Link] The US will seize all personal protective equipment that someone attempts to export. [Link] Hospitals are accusing the federal government...

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News Roundup 4/8/20

by | Apr 8, 2020

US News DHS announces the implementation of the REAL ID Act will be delayed by a year to October 2021. [Link] The Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly resigns. Modly fired the captain of the USS T Roosevelt last week. Then, Modly addressed the ship slamming its...

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News Roundup 4/7/20

by | Apr 7, 2020

US News The US daily output dropped 29% since the first week of March. [Link] The Secretary of the Navy gave a speech to the crew of the USS T Roosevelt slamming the recently fired captain of the ship. The secretary is receiving a lot of backlash and calls to resign....

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News Roundup 4/6/20

by | Apr 6, 2020

US News The FDA will allow medical staff in the US to use Chinese made KN-95 respirators. The respirators are an alternative to the N-95s. [Link] Trump invokes the Defense Production Act to prevent 3M from exporting respirators. [Link] The fired Captain of the USS T...

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News Roundup 4/3/20

by | Apr 3, 2020

US News Over 6.6 Americans filed for unemployment this week. That is nearly double last week’s record-setting number.  New York City police are arresting people for failing to social distance. Once arrested, they are put in a holding cell with dozens of other people....

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News Roundup 4/2/20

by | Apr 2, 2020

US News The US will allow the sailors on the USS T Roosevelt to quarantine sick sailors in Guam. The Captain of the aircraft carrier wrote a letter warning about a catastrophic situation on the ship as he was unable to stop the spread of coronavirus. [Link] Trump...

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News Roundup 4/1/20

by | Apr 1, 2020

US News The Department of Justice Inspector General found that every FBI FISA warrant had several problems and abuses. The average warrant had 20 problems, with one having as many as 65. [Link] The Pentagon wants to make its 5-year spending plan classified. [Link]...

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News Roundup 3/31/20

by | Mar 31, 2020

Coronavirus The coronavirus is spreading the US prison system. Nearly 350 Guards and inmates have tested positive. Prisoners report having no way to protect themselves from the virus.[Link] The first federal inmate dies from the coronavirus. [Link] The Pentagon...

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News Roundup 3/30/20

by | Mar 30, 2020

US News The New York Police Department is using drones to monitor if people in parks are social distancing. [Link] Trump invokes the Defense Production Act to force GM to make ventilators. [Link] Rhode Island police are pulling over and questioning people with New...

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News Roundup 3/27/20

by | Mar 27, 2020

US News A record 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment this week.  The Department of Homeland Security is requesting an additional 1,500 soldiers to be deployed to the borders to prevent the spread of coronavirus. [Link] Trump signs a new law that calls for the...

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News Roundup 3/26/20

by | Mar 26, 2020

US News A Congressional audit finds that the two newest aircraft carriers have $130 billion in underestimated maintenance costs. The maintenance costs include septic problems that force the use of chemicals to prevent clogging. The chemicals add up to total $400,000 a...

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