Conflicts of Interest
COI #414 US Ambassador Denounces Ceasefires as ‘Cynical’
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 28, 2023
On COI #414, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the top American diplomat in Hungary blasting Budapest’s “cynical” calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine, increasing military tensions between Washington and Moscow in Syria, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s...
COI #413: Out of Control American Military Spending Tops Next 11 Countries Combined
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 26, 2023
On COI #413, Kyle Anzalone discusses how the US outspends its rivals and still feels unprepared for war. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash...
COI #412: Ukraine Seeks More Western Weapons and Victory Over Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 24, 2023
On COI #412, Kyle Anzalone breaks down the latest developments from the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash...
COI #411: Is the Yemen War Drawing to a Close?
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 21, 2023
On COI #411, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover massive upcoming U.S.-Australia war drills, Rep. Thomas Massie’s battle against the authoritarian RESTRICT Act and the Tik Tok ban, the House China Committee’s planned war games with an arms industry funded think...
COI #410: The Teixeira Leaks Destroy the White House’s Narrative About Ukraine guest Dave DeCamp
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 18, 2023
Dave DeCamp returns to COI to discuss the leak of Pentagon documents. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon...
COI #409: The Mainstream Media Goes to Work for the Pentagon
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 17, 2023
On COI #409, Kyle Anzalone discusses the leaks of highly-classified documents. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6...
COI #408: Alleged Leaker of Top Secret Documents Arrested
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 14, 2023
On COI #408, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the breaking news on the arrest of the alleged leaker of top secret documents from the Pentagon and other government agencies, a group of House Democrats’ demands that the White House drop the espionage charges...
COI #407: The Leaked Documents About the War in Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 11, 2023
Kyle Anzalone discusses the leaked documents about the war in Ukraine. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon...
COI #406: Will NATO Continue to Dangle Membership In Front of Kiev?
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 10, 2023
On COI #406, Kyle Anzalone breaks down the latest news from Ukraine. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon...
COI #405: Republicans Visit Kiev and Pledge More American Military Support for Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 5, 2023
On COI #405, Kyle Anzalone breaks down recent remarks by Mike Pompeo and Mike Turner. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6...
COI #404: NATO Conducts War Games Miles From Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 3, 2023
On COI #404, Kyle Anzalone discusses the latest Westen provocations directed at Moscow. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash...
COI #403: Rand Paul Takes on Josh Hawley’s TikTok Ban
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 31, 2023
On COI #403, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the White House’s plan to form an international tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders for war crimes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s warning that if he loses Bakhmut he will be forced to “compromise” with...
COI #402: Washington’s TikTok Ban Is a MASSIVE Power Grab
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2023
On COI #402, Kyle Anzalone discusses the new bill that could be used to crack down on Americans. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash...
COI #401: The West Wants Ukraine to Go on the Offensive, Kiev Says It Lacks Weapons
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 27, 2023
On COI #401, Kyle Anzalone updates the fighting in Ukraine. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe...
COI #400: Is Diplomacy Breaking Out in the Middle East?
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 24, 2023
On COI #400, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman discuss the war in Ukraine and developments in the Middle East. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash...
COI #399: NATO Members Announce New Arms for Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 22, 2023
On COI #399, Kyle Anzalone discusses Western plans to send air defense, tanks, cluster bombs and depleted Uranium to Kiev in the coming months. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin...
Articles
White House Urges Sen. Graham to Weaken Russia Sanctions Bill
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 8, 2025
Trump wants more authority over the sanctions provisions in the bill President Donald Trump is quietly leaning on Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to “water down” the sanctions bill on Russia that could see China and India slapped with 500% tariffs. Trump believes he...
Israel Threatens Aid Flotilla Will Not Be Allowed to Dock in Gaza
by Connor Freeman | Jun 5, 2025
Tel Aviv has threatened that the Gaza Freedom Flotilla will not be allowed to approach the besieged coastal enclave, according to The Jerusalem Post. A civilian activist group is sailing a ship to Gaza as Israel continues its genocidal starvation campaign against the...
Poll: Americans, Europeans Have Negative View of Israel
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 5, 2025
A new survey from Pew Research found that in the US and several European countries, a growing number of adults have negative views of Israel. Tel Aviv’s image in the US has declined throughout the 20-month onslaught in Gaza.
Risk of Escalation with Russia ‘Going Way Up’ Due to Ukrainian Attacks
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 4, 2025
President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Ukraine conflict said that recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian air bases have created a significant risk of escalation in the war.
Senators Push Trump to Endorse Major Sanctions Bill
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 3, 2025
A bipartisan coalition of Senators is lobbying President Donald Trump to endorse legislation that will add new sanctions on Russia. The bill has sweeping bipartisan support in the Upper Chamber with over 80 co-sponsors. According to The Hill, Senators are prepared to...
White House Taps Palantir for Government-Wide Database Surveilling Americans
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 1, 2025
In a move raising red flags with civil rights organizations, the Trump administration is working with tech firm Palantir to develop a database for numerous government agencies to collect and store information on all Americans.
Erik Prince Working With Haitian Government in Fight Against Armed Groups
by Kyle Anzalone | May 29, 2025
The US-installed government in Haiti has turned to American mercenaries, including Blackwater founder Erik Prince, to fight against armed groups that now control nearly all of Port-au-Prince. Drones operated by Prince’s firm have killed hundreds, but no high-value targets.
Russia Calls for Second Round of Peace Talks With Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | May 28, 2025
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow has prepared a document outlining its position on ending the war in Ukraine, calling for another round of negotiations in Turkey early next week.
Former Israeli PM Says Tel Aviv Is Committing War Crimes in Gaza
by Connor Freeman | May 27, 2025
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert penned an op-ed in Haaretz on Tuesday that, among other things, accused Tel Aviv of systematically carrying out war crimes in the Gaza Strip. He called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “crime boss” fighting a “private...
Israeli Bombs, Gas Nearly Killed American Held By Hamas in Month Before Release
by Kyle Anzalone | May 27, 2025
The father of Israeli-American IDF soldier Edan Alexander revealed that his son was nearly killed in an Israeli attack one month before Hamas released his son. The attack happened after Tel Aviv shut down the initial talks between Hamas and the Trump administration to...
US Has 500 Troops in Taiwan in Major Challenge to China
by Dave DeCamp | May 26, 2025
A retired US Navy admiral recently revealed that the US has 500 troops in Taiwan, a major challenge to Beijing’s red lines related to the island.
Israel’s Top Diplomat Threatens to Illegally Annex Large Swathes of the West Bank
by Connor Freeman | May 26, 2025
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer have threatened to annex illegal Jewish-only settlements in the occupied West Bank along with the Jordan Valley. These statements come amid growing international support for recognizing a...
News Roundup
News Roundup 9/20/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 20, 2022
US News The Pentagon has ordered a sweeping review of how it conducts clandestine information warfare after social media sites removed fake accounts that were suspected of being linked to the US military, The Washington Post reported on Monday. AWC According to the...
News Roundup 9/18/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 18, 2022
US News The White House offers state and local governments $1 billion in grants directed toward improving cybersecurity. Nextgov Veterans may be committing suicide at over double the Pentagon's estimated rate. Military Times The Pentagon awarded Lockheed Martin and...
News Roundup 9/8/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 7, 2022
US News Bill LaPlante, the defense undersecretary for acquisition and sustainment, said the Pentagon should sign longer-term contracts with weapons makers. Defense One The Pentagon temporarily halts deliveries of the F-35 because a part was made in China Existing...
News Roundup 9/7/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 6, 2022
US News The White House is considering recommending annual covid boosters. Reuters Unsealed FBI documents reveal Senator Burr and his family made stock trades worth millions of dollars in the lead-up to the Covid lockdowns. At the time, Burr had non-public information...
News Roundup 9/6/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 6, 2022
UK Liz Truss will be the next prime minister of the UK. AP AWC Russia US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan leaves his post and announces his retirement. VOA Around 70,000 protesters marched in Prague on Saturday to demonstrate against the Czech government over rising...
News Roundup 9/4/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 4, 2022
US News The Navy is attempting to solve its recruitment problem by promoting its esports team and streaming on Twitch. Task and Purpose Greece Turkey warned Greece against deploying more military assets to the Aegean Sea. UPI Russia The Joe Biden administration...
News Roundup 9/1/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 1, 2022
US News The US government predicts it will run out of covid vaccination in January. After supplies are depleted, the White House will transfer distribution to the private market. It has enough anti-covid treatment to last through mid-2023. Reuters The Air Force awards...
News Roundup 8/30/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 30, 2022
US News A judge recommended victims of 9/11 not have access to Afghan government funds. MEE South America Colombia and Venezuela and working to restore their relationship. WSJ Russia Pentagon officials say weapon transfers to Ukraine has harmed the US military...
News Roundup 8/29/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 29, 2022
US News In 2021, between 41,000 and 48,000 American prisoners were placed in solitary confinement. Nearly 1,000 people have been in solitary for over a decade. Reason A US appeals court upheld the ban on smoking in federally subsidized housing. Reuters The Pentagon...
News Roundup 8/25/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 24, 2022
US News In July, a Denver police officer saw a man in a crowd carrying a gun. A group of cops responded by opening fire, injuring six people. Rather than addressing the police officers who fired on a group of innocent people, the city has responded by restricting...
News Roundup 8/24/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 23, 2022
US News Leidos won a contract worth over $350 million to design and construct a medium-seized undersea vehicle for the Navy. Defense Post The IRS is reviewing safety and security measures in response to what it claims is misinformation about the agency on social...
News Roundup 8/23/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 23, 2022
US News Anthony Fauci will retire in December. Reuters Russia Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says Moscow would only use nuclear weapons in defense. Daily Beast Ukraine’s military chief Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi says nearly 9,000 Ukrainian soldiers have...
News Roundup 8/21/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 21, 2022
US News The Army awarded Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics a $15 million contract to develop concepts for the Terrestrial Layer System-Echelons Above Brigade. The system is a part of the electronic warfare platform. Defense News The Pentagon awarded BlueHalo a...
This Week At The Libertarian Institute
by Will Porter | Aug 20, 2022
The Empire never sleeps – but neither do we. Missed a story? We’ve got you covered. Check out this week in review at the Libertarian Institute.
News Roundup 8/18/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 17, 2022
US News Air Force Special Operations Command’s CV-22 Osprey aircraft fleet has been grounded over unknown issues with the clutch. Defense News China A top US military commander said Tuesday that the US must “contest” China’s missile launches over Taiwan that were...
News Roundup 8/17/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 16, 2022
US News The Department of Education will forgive student loans for ITT Technical Institute students from January 1, 2005 until it closed in 2016. Over 200,000 former attendees of the school will have $3.9 billion forgiven. Market Watch The Army transferred control of...
