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
Israel Strikes Hit Hospitals in Gaza City, Killing 19
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 18, 2025
Tel Aviv continues to bombard Gaza City with massive air strikes Multiple Israeli bombs targeted medical facilities in Gaza City, killing at least 19 people. The IDF recently ramped up its operations in Gaza City. On Thursday, Israeli strikes hit near the al-Shifa...
Discussions Before Iran War Indicate Nuclear Weapons Issue Was Less Pressing Than Netanyahu Claimed
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 18, 2025
Israel and the US asserted that the war against Iran was necessary because Iran was days away from developing nuclear weapons Private discussions between Israeli officials before launching the war against Iran in June indicate that Tehran’s development of nuclear...
Trump Says He Is Trying to Get Bagram Air Base Back from the Taliban
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 18, 2025
The President wants a military facility close to China President Donald Trump said he was working to reestablish America’s largest military base in Afghanistan. While Trump negotiated an agreement with the Taliban to end the Afghan War, he has argued that President...
Half of Americans Believe Israel ‘Has Gone Too Far’ in Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 18, 2025
Under four in ten approved of Trump’s handling of the conflict in Israel A new poll shows that half of Americans say Israel’s onslaught in Gaza has gone too far. Israel has killed at least 65,000 Palestinians, and hundreds of thousands of people have been pushed into...
Israel Wants ‘Aerial Corridor’ Over Syria to Strike Iran
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 17, 2025
Tel Aviv’s primary objective in discussions with Damascus is to establish an aerial corridor over Syria so Israel can restart its war against Iran. Axios reports that Israel presented the Syrian government, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, with a maximalist agreement that...
Zelensky: Ukraine Needs $60 Billion from Foreign Backers to Pay for War Next Year
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 17, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said it will cost $120 billion to fund the war against Russia next year, and Kiev will need $60 billion from foreign backers. Ukraine’s Western backers have sent Kiev hundreds of billions in military and financial assistance...
Israeli Attack on Gaza City: Gaza Has Never Been Hit Like This Before
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 17, 2025
The Israeli war plans for Gaza City call for an “unprecedented” level of destruction. Wall News reported Wednesday that Major General Asor’s battle plans for Gaza City are broken into three stages that include destroying the infrastructure. “The first stage, dubbed...
Trump Backs AG Bondi’s Assertion that Hate Speech Is Not Protected Speech
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 16, 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi said that people saying that Charlie Kirk’s assassination was okay are not engaging in free speech. President Donald Trump backed Bondi’s remarks when asked by the press. "There's free speech and then there's hate speech," the Attorney...
Senate Republican Lashes Out at Trump Over ‘Love Affair’ With Putin
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 16, 2025
Senate Republicans criticized President Donald Trump for not taking an aggressive enough stance towards Russia. The lawmakers want to add more sanctions on Moscow and its trading partners, but have not received a green light from the White House to pass legislation. ...
Maduro: Secretary of State Rubio Is the Lord of Death and War
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 15, 2025
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro issued a fiery response to the US detaining a fighting boat within Venezuelan waters. He slammed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as the “lord of death and war.” On Sunday, a US warship detained and searched a tuna boat within...
Israeli Officials Claim Trump Knew About Qatar Assassination Plot Before the Attack
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 15, 2025
Israeli officials are disputing the White House's claim that President Donald Trump was only informed of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plot to assassinate Hamas leadership in Qatar after the missiles were fired. Last week, Israel attempted to assassinate the...
Trump, Treasury Secretary Say Deal to Buy TikTok From China Is Close
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 15, 2025
President Donald Trump suggested a deal for an American company to buy TikTok from ByteDance could be completed this week when he speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday. “The big Trade Meeting in Europe between The United States of America, and China, has...
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...
