Conflicts of Interest
Trump Brushes US War Crimes Under the Rug with Sanctions on the ICC
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 4, 2020
The US has ramped up its war on the International Criminal Court, adding a lead ICC prosecutor and her top aide to a sanctions blacklist over their effort to probe allegations of American war crimes in Afghanistan. Moscow is again on trial on the world stage, accused...
Quad-NATO: Trump’s Shiny New Dooms Day Machine
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 2, 2020
The US State Department has called to formalize a NATO-like alliance between itself, Japan, Australia and India, currently known as the "Quad." The Deputy Secretary of State, Stephen Biegun, said he would like the new alliance to serve as a bulwark against Beijing,...
Conflicts of Interest #1 – Is Trump the Antiwar Candidate?
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 31, 2020
Hosts Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter introduce the debut episode of Conflicts of Interest, a new video show covering news and world affairs that will stream live on YouTube three days a week. Kyle and Will break down Senator Rand Paul's speech at the Republican...
Self Defense or Murder? A Breakdown of the Kenosha Shootings
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 28, 2020
Will Porter returns for the final episode of Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the shootings and civil unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. First, a Kenosha police officer shot Jacob Blake in the back seven times while attempting an arrest, leaving him paralyzed. The shooting...
Both Parties Pretend to Care About Ending Endless Wars
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 26, 2020
On FPF #537, I discuss both parties claiming they will end the endless wars, but neither is serious about actually doing it. Americans keep voting for the president who promises to be less interventionist. However, after taking office, Bush, Obama, and now Trump have...
Will Trump Bring US Troops Home From Iraq?
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 24, 2020
On FPF #536, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss Trump's Iraq policy. Trump ran for president on ending endless wars. However, he has failed to get the US out of a single conflict. He is again saying he would like to bring US troops home from Iraq. His own...
Lockheed Could Be the Big Winner in the Israel-UAE Agreement
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 21, 2020
Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss how Lockheed could cash in on the recent deal between Israel and the UAE. Trump administration officials have suggested that after the two countries normalize relations, the US could allow the UAE to buy F-35 fighter jets. While...
Will the Israel-UAE Deal Lead to More Arm Sales?
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 19, 2020
On FPF #534, I cover several important stories in the news. Documents from BlueLeaks expose the government spending thousands on training police in junk sciences. Andy McCarthy writes in the National Review how Kevin Clinesmith's guilty plead also is an indictment of...
Trump Ratchets Up the Maximum Pressure Campaign
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 17, 2020
Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss Trump's maximum pressure policy against Iran and Venezuela. Will explains how the US seized four oil tankers that were carrying oil to Venezuela. Iran responded with a lack of concern saying the oil was no longer being carried by...
Did Trump Make Peace Between Israel and the UAE?
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 14, 2020
On FPF #532, I discuss Trump's announcement that the US mediated an agreement that will lead to Israel and the UAE normalizing relations. Details on the agreement remain unknown, but both sides are claiming this somehow allows for or prevents the annexation of the...
Massive Explosion Escalates Lebanon Protests
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 12, 2020
On FPF #531, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss the ongoing unrest in Lebanon. Protests escalated after government negligence led to a massive explosion at the Bierut Port. The country's prime minister and his cabinet resigned, although they will remain in...
New Russiagate Whistleblower Exposes Stefan Halper’s Role in Firing Mike Flynn
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 10, 2020
On FPF #530, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss the new Russiagate Whistleblower Steven P. Schrage. Schrage is a former student of Stefan Halper and set up the event was Halper first met Carter Page. The Page/Halper meeting is suspected of helping generate the...
Beirut Explosion: Details Emerge on the Origin of the Blast
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 7, 2020
On FPF #529, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss the massive explosion in Beirut. So far, over 150 people have been killed; however many more remain missing. The damage to the port will also significantly harm Lebanon's economy, doing billions in damage. Will...
Who Will Get Syria’s Oil?
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 5, 2020
On FPF #528, I discuss reports that an American company had signed an agreement with the Syrian Kurds to produce oil in Syria. The story was pushed by Secretary of State Pompeo and Senator Graham. However, the Syrian Kurds now say no agreement has been made. The Kurds...
No Matter Who Wins in November, We All Lose
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 3, 2020
On FPF #527, Will Porter returns to the show to explain why it doesn't matter to Boeing CEO who wins in November. Will and Kyle how the US will continue to wage wars throughout the world and spend hundreds of billions of tax dollars on unnecessary weapons and wars....
Lazy Hawks Blame Russia for Everything
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 30, 2020
On FPF #525, I discuss Trump's decision to withdraw 12,000 troops from Germany. Washington hawks dusted off the worn-out Russiagate narrative to try to drum up fear that Trump was sacrificing the country's security to his master Putin. Trump's move is minor as the US...
Articles
Russia Slams Zelensky’s Request for Nukes as ‘Bordering on Madness’
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 5, 2025
Ukrainian President Zelensky recently demanded that Kiev either receive NATO membership or nuclear weapons. The Kremlin said the Ukrainian leader's remarks were “bordering on madness.” In an interview with Piers Morgan published on Tuesday, Zelensky said, “So let’s do...
Trump Sends First Migrants to Detention Facility at Guantanamo Bay
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 4, 2025
The White House reported the transfer of detained illegal immigrants to a migrant detention facility in US-occupied Cuba. During the George W. Bush administration, the US opened a prison at Guantanamo Bay in an effort to deny the detainees’ Constitutional rights. The...
Zelensky Demands ‘Give Us Back Nuclear Arms’ or NATO Membership
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 4, 2025
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenksy said that his Western backers must give Ukraine NATO membership or nuclear weapons. In December, European officials discussed the idea of sending nuclear weapons to Ukraine with the Joe Biden administration. In an interview...
Trump Considering Sending 24,000 Rifles to Israel
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 3, 2025
President Donald Trump is mulling releasing an arms shipment of 24,000 rifles for the Israeli police. The Joe Biden administration withheld the transfer over concerns they would be used by violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank. A US official said on Friday that...
Trump’s Plan to ‘Clean Out’ Gaza Has Overwhelming Support With Israelis
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 3, 2025
A new poll conducted in Israel found widespread support for ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from Gaza as proposed by President Donald Trump. A poll from the Jewish People Policy Institute Israel Index released Monday found that 80% of Jewish Israelis support Trump’s...
Palestinians Released Under Hostage Deal Report Torture in Israeli Captivity
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 2, 2025
Palestinians who have been released under a hostage exchange and ceasefire deal between Hamas and Tel Aviv reported being tortured by Israeli forces. In the days leading up to their release, Israeli soldiers delivered additional beatings. Under the hostage deal that...
Trump Envoy Travels to Venezuela, Returns With Six American Prisoners
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 2, 2025
President Donald Trump’s crisis envoy traveled to Venezuela on Friday and returned with a half-dozen American prisoners. Trump celebrated their return and said Caracas agreed to accept deportations from the US. “It is so good to have the Venezuela Hostages back home...
‘People in Our Government Supported Al-Qaeda’: Gabbard in Heated Exchange With Sen. Kelly
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 30, 2025
During the confirmation hearing for Director of National Intelligence, Senator Mark Kelly attacked nominee Tulsi Gabbard over her past criticisms of US policy in Syria. Kelly asserted that Gabbard was repeating Russian talking points, while Tulsi argued that she was...
Trump Orders Migrant Detention Facility at Guantanamo Bay to Operate at ‘Full Capacity’
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 30, 2025
President Donald Trump is preparing a migrant processing facility in US-occupied Cuba to house as many as 30,000 migrants illegally living in the US. On the campaign trail, Trump made immigration a central issue, pledging to expel people from the US, with an emphasis...
‘There Is No Balance in This Relationship’: Knesset Debates Israeli Reliance on US Aid
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 29, 2025
Members of the Israeli Knesset held a session debating Tel Aviv’s reliance on aid from Washington. The US sends Israel at least $3.8 billion in annual military assistance, and in 2024, aid to Israel surged to over $20 billion. The Knesset members debated with...
Russia Says Ukrainian Drones Target Nuclear Power Plant
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 29, 2025
Ukraine launched over 100 drones targeting Russian energy infrastructure. One Russian official said that a nuclear power plant was among the targets. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, overnight Tuesday, its forces downed more than 100 Ukrainian drones. The...
UNRWA Shutdown Risks Killing Gaza Ceasefire: Official
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 28, 2025
The head of the UN’s Palestinian Aid Agency (UNRWA) said Tel Aviv’s decision to halt his agency's assistance programs in Israel jeopardizes the Gaza truce and hostage deal. On Tuesday, Israel’s Ambassador to the UN said UNRWA would have to cease its operations in...
News Roundup
New Roundup 8/12/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 12, 2021
US News California is requiring all school employees to get vaccinated or get weekly covid tests. [Link] The NY Stock Exchange will require all floor traders to get vaccinated. Medical and religious exemptions are available. Anyone who receives an exemption will have...
News Roundup 8/11/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 11, 2021
US News DC Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered all city employees to get vaccinated or weekly covid tests. [Link] Senator Rand Paul had a second video taken down by YouTube for ‘covid misinformation’ and cannot post for a week. [Link] The NSA awarded a contract worth up to...
News Roundup 8/10/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 10, 2021
US News An Ohio judge is forcing Brandon Rutherford to get a covid vaccine as a part of his bail conditions. Rutherford pled guilty to a drug charge. [Link] Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says he will request Biden make the covid vaccine mandatory for all troops by...
News Roundup 8/9/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 9, 2021
US News Legendary reporter Mark Parry passes away. [Link] The Pentagon is failing to track and provide oversight for the mercenaries it hires. [Link] Two Myanmar nationals have been arrested in New York and are charged with plotting a hit on Myanmar’s ambassador to...
News Roundup 8/6/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 6, 2021
US News A South Carolina police officer was fired, arrested, and charged with first-degree assault for stomping a man’s head into the ground. [Link] According to a Texas affidavit, FBI agent David Harris - who was assigned to investigate crimes against children - has...
News Roundup 8/5/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 5, 2021
US News San Diego police killed a man by shooting him in the back. [Link] Five Miami Police officers were arrested and charged with battery for the brutal arrest of two men. [Link] Foreign Policy Florida’s governor gives Ben and Jerry’s parent company 90 days to undo...
News Roundup 8/4/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 4, 2021
US News Twitter announces a new partnership with AP and Reuters to “promote trusted information.” [Link] China Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Southeast Asian nations to strengthen America’s anti-China relationships. [Link] India deploys four warships to...
News Roundup 8/2/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 3, 2021
US News The National Guard remains deployed to fight wars in the Middle East. [Link] SkyNews Australia was banned for a week by YouTube for misinformation. [Link] China The US sent Patriot missile experts to Taiwan. The US budgeted $14.15 million for the experts to...
News Roundup 8/2/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 2, 2021
US News On March 22, the FBI raided US Private Vaults. The search warrant forbade the FBI from seizing safe deposit boxes, however, the FBI seized over 300 boxes. The FBI then filed civil asset claims for the belongings in the boxes, totaling $85 million. The FBI is...
News Roundup 7/30/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 30, 2021
US News The TSA is offering a self-defense class for flight crews. [Link] Haiti Haiti’s new Western-backed prime minister calls for elections as soon as possible. [Link] Great Power Russia calls on the UK and France to be involved in nuclear weapons talks. [Link] The...
News Roundup 7/29/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 29, 2021
China A bipartisan House bill will recreate the Cold War-era Foreign Broadcast Information Service as the Open Translation and Analysis Center. The OTAC’s mission will be to counter China and is funded with $80 million annually from 2022 to 2026. [Link] Secretary of...
News Roundup 7/28/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 28, 2021
US News The CDC issued new guidance calling for vaccinated Americans to wear masks in some circumstances and that all students and staff wear masks at school. [Link] Tech companies plan to create a database to identify and deplatform extremist content. Other tech...
News Roundup 7/27/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 27, 2021
US News The VA will require 115,000 healthcare employees to get vaccinated. [Link] Venezuela says a US military plane violated its airspace along the border with Colombia. [Link] Great Power The US will meet with Russian officials for arms control talks in Geneva this...
News Roundup 7/26/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 26, 2021
US News The New York Post reports the NY state government is considering divesting from Ben and Jerry’s parent company in the state government workers' pension fund. [Link] The Biden Administration decided against investigating possible civil rights abuses in NY...
News Roundup 7/23/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 23, 2021
US News Texas and Florida are taking steps to use the states’ anti-BDS laws to divest from Ben and Jerry’s parent company and prevent contracting with the ice cream maker. [Link] The Senate Armed Services Committee added $25 billion to Biden’s proposed military...
News Roundup 7/22/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 22, 2021
US News NYPD training documents show officers are taught how to access sealed arrest records. [Link] The National Parks Service is joining the surveillance state. The NPS will begin sending names of people who request permits to the White House database. [Link] An...
