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Crazy Times
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 21, 2020
On FPF #508, I discuss some of the important news happening around the world. In California, police officers murdered an 18-year-old kid working as a security guard. The State Department approved a $600 million weapon sale to Ukraine. In the UK, a terrorist stabbed...
Influential China Hawks Push Trump Towards War guest Dave DeCamp
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 19, 2020
Dave DeCamp joins Foreign Policy Focus to discuss his recent coverage of Steve Bannon and Frank Gaffney's latest efforts to increase tensions with China. Bannon and Gaffney have stated the group Committee for Present Danger: China to further this goal. The Trump...
Trump’s Top Priority: Weapon Sales
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 17, 2020
On FPF #506, I discuss Trump's obsession with helping the arms industry. The Pentagon announced that it plans to spend $135 million bailing out small arms makers, the Senate is trying to allocate $10 million for nuclear weapons testing, and the US will acquire the six...
Attempting to Rein in the Killer Cops
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 15, 2020
On FPF #505, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss efforts to rein in the police. The recent weeks of protests have produced 100s of videos of police murdering and assaulting people. The police have committed these crimes with a very small chance of facing any...
While the World Battles COVID, Israel Plots Annexation
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 12, 2020
On FPF #504, I discuss Israel's plan to move forward with annexing portions of the West Bank. Israel's plan is to annex up to 30% - of the most valuable land - this summer. The annexation will cause Palestinian towns within the West Bank to be disconnected from each...
Militarizing American Streets guests Danny Sjursen and Joanne Leon
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 10, 2020
We discuss Danny’s experience on the ground at the protests in Kansas City and the broader protest movement, whether this is an insurrection, the idea of calling in the military to act as a police force or worse, and the parallels between current policing practices...
Minneapolis Plans to Abolish the Police guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 8, 2020
On FPF #502, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss ongoing George Floyd protests. Will and Kyle break down some of the worst examples of police brutality. Will explains that the protests are now in 100s of American cities and have even spread to Europe. The...
FPF #501 – 500 Shows of Debunking Lies guest Will Porter and Joanne Leon
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 5, 2020
On FPF #501, I invited great friends of the show Joanne Leon and Will Porter to come on and chat about some of the most important topics covered in the first 500 episodes of the show. We talk about some of the most important narratives the establishment media has...
FPF #500 – Scott Horton on Star Wars and the George Floyd Murder
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 3, 2020
Scott Horton returns to Foreign Policy Focus for the 500th episode. Scott talks about the lessons and themes of Star Wars. He explains how the failures of the Jedi led to the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. The saga is a warning to Americans about the...
FPF #499 – Will Porter on Police Brutality and Looting
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 1, 2020
On FPF #499, Will Porter returns to the show to cover the ongoing protests, riots, and police brutality. The protests started after a police officer slowly murdered George Floyd, while three other helped and watched. The protesters demanded charges for the officers....
Trump Doubles Down on Ineffective Sanctions
by Kyle Anzalone | May 29, 2020
On FPF #498. I discuss Trump's foreign policy strategy of using sanctions to deal with any international issue. Trump has sanctioned several countries, including Russia, China, Iraq, Lebanon, Zimbabwe, and Myanmar. For others - North Korea, Venezuela, and Iran - he...
Judge Rules Biden to Be Named in Ukrainian Criminal Probe
by Kyle Anzalone | May 27, 2020
On FPF #497, I discuss the developing story of a Ukrainian judge ruling Joe Biden is to be named in a criminal probe from his time as Vice President. The criminal probe is looking into the firing of former-Ukrainian Prosecutor General Victor Shokin. Biden has...
Announcing a New Arms Race guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | May 25, 2020
Will Porter returns to the show to discuss the US announcing that it plans to spend China and Russia into oblivion in a new arms race. In recent years the US has been working towards a new Cold War. Will explains how the announcement ties with Trump's foreign policy...
Trump Withdraws from Another Important Treaty with Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | May 22, 2020
On FPF #495, I discuss the US leaving the Open Skies Treaty. The treaty allows for member states to conduct surveillance flights over each other. The treaty is key to keeping countries informed about each other's military capabilities. Without the treaty in place, war...
News Roundup 5/20/20
by Kyle Anzalone | May 20, 2020
US News Senator Rand Paul says no-knock warrants should be abolished. [Link] Sam Jacobs explains how civil asset forfeiture has led to rampant police abuse and policing for profit. [Link] An email from Susan Rice from inauguration day has been released. The email...
Trump Fires IG Looking Into Saudi Weapon Sales
by Kyle Anzalone | May 20, 2020
On FPF #494, I discuss Trump's decision to fire the State Department Inspector General. At the time the IG was fired, the office was looking into State Department head Mike Pompeo. Pompeo a target because the State Dept continued to push to sell weapons to Saudi...
Articles
Putin Congratulates Trump, Says Moscow Is Ready for Talks
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 20, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump as he was inaugurated and offered to engage with the new president on Ukraine. Washington is Kiev's primary backer and will have to be involved in the talks to end the Ukraine war. "We congratulate the US...
Graham Calls on Trump to Take Out Iran Nuclear Facilities
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 19, 2025
Ultra-hawkish Senator Lindsey Graham said incoming President Donald Trump should take out Iran’s nuclear facilities once he returns to power. Iran does not have a nuclear weapons program, but the South Carolina Republican said Trump should take advantage of Iran’s...
TikTok Briefly Shuts Down, Restored After Trump Pledge
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 19, 2025
The popular video-sharing app TikTok was shut down in the US on Sunday briefly before it was reactivated after President-elect Doland Trump intervened. TikTok became unavailable to Americans after a law banning the app came into effect. Starting Saturday night,...
Israeli Government Approves Hostage/Ceasefire Deal, To Take Effect Sunday
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 17, 2025
Netanyahu told his Security Cabinet he will not allow the agreement to end the fighting in Gaza. The Israeli Security Cabinet and the Prime Minister’s full cabinet voted in favor of a hostage deal and ceasefire in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
US Made Significant Investment Into Ukraine’s Drone Program
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 17, 2025
US officials said Washington sent Kiev billions of dollars for the arms program that began in 2022 The Biden administration declassified documents, and officials spoke with reporters about Washington’s clandestine support for Ukraine’s domestic drone manufacturing...
SCOTUS Rejects Challenge to Looming TikTok Ban
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 17, 2025
The Biden administration is taking last minute steps to try to prevent the popular app’s ban in the US The Supreme Court of the United States ruled unanimously that banning TikTok does not violate the First Amendment. The popular app could face a ban in the US as...
Trump Says He Had ‘Very Good’ Phone Call With China’s Xi
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 17, 2025
Incoming President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The call comes as tensions between Washington and Beijing have escalated since Trump was last in the White House. On Friday, Trump posted on his Truth Social account, “I just spoke to Chairman Xi...
Biden Admin Adds New Sanctions on Russia, China
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 16, 2025
Over the past week, the US has issued new sanctions on Russia and China. The Biden administration has attempted to cripple the Russian economy in response to the invasion of Ukraine. Beijing has responded to the economic war on China with retaliatory sanctions on...
Support for Gaza Genocide Top Reason Biden Voters Did Not Support Harris
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 15, 2025
A new poll shows that the Israeli onslaught in Gaza was the top reason that Americans who turned out for Joe Biden in 2020 did not vote for Kamala Harris in 2024. The poll, conducted by YouGov and the Institute for Middle East Understanding Policy Project, “found...
Iran Denies Any Role in Assassination Attempt Against Donald Trump
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 15, 2025
The Iranian President denied the Islamic Republic has ever attempted to take the life of incoming President Donald Trump. The FBI charged a man for allegedly playing a role in an Iranian plot to murder the former and future president. Iranian President Masoud...
Ukraine Claims to Barrage Russia With Largest Missile and Drone Attack Since Start of War
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 14, 2025
Ukrainian officials said they bombarded Russia with a massive missile and drone attack. Moscow said part of the attack was aimed at the TurkStream Pipeline. Ukrainian officials said a drone attack on Monday night was the largest Kiev has launched against Russia since...
200 Israeli Soldiers Who Refuse to Fight in Gaza Send Letter to Netanyahu Demanding an End to the War
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 13, 2025
As the Israeli onslaught in Gaza drags into its 15th month, a growing number of IDF soldiers are refusing to return to the battlefield. Some say they witnessed war crimes in Gaza and no longer want to be a part of the conflict that several human rights organizations...
News Roundup
News Roundup 6/25/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 25, 2021
China Pentagon whistleblower Franz Gayl penned an open letter to Biden warning of war with China. [Link] The State Department approves the sale of F-16s and missiles to the Philippines. [Link] The US and China may hold talks on the sidelines of the G20 meeting next...
News Roundup 6/24/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 24, 2021
Spain John McAfee was found dead in a Spanish prison. The US was attempting to extradite him on tax charges. [Link] Spain pardoned nine Catalan leaders who were imprisoned for supporting an independence movement. [Link] Afghanistan The White House says there has not...
News Roundup 6/23/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 23, 2021
US News The Biden Administration announced support for the Equal Act that will work to eliminate the sentencing disparities between cocaine and crack cocaine. [Link] A proposed bill will double Amtrack’s funding. [Link] Great Power Russian President Putin condemned...
News Roundup 6/22/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 22, 2021
US News California’s Coastal Commission fined a homeowner $4.2 million over a failure to remove a gate and stairs for an easement project. The homeowners said they were waiting to remove the structures once the CCC was ready to break ground. However, the CCC decided...
News Roundup 6/21/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 21, 2021
US News Portland’s entire riot control police unit resigned from the assignment after one member of the team was indicted on assault charges. [Link] Russia Russia announced it will leave the Open Skies Treaty on December 18th. [Link] Politico reported the US froze a...
News Roundup 6/18/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 18, 2021
US News A DEA agent and police officer pushed a man from a window and tased him after he fell. Initially, a court granted the cops qualified immunity. The 3rd Circuit Court overturned the qualified immunity. [Link] Great Power China calls on the US and Russia to cut...
News Roundup 6/17/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 17, 2021
US News Michigan police and SWAT carried out a no-knock raid on the wrong home because they failed to investigate a tip from an informant. [Link] The DC Council voted to ban flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes. [Link] Senator Chuck Schumer says he will allow a vote on...
News Roundup 6/16/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 16, 2021
US News Two states now require cops to get a warrant before searching DNA databases, like 23 and Me. [Link] The military lost track of 1,900 firearms over the past decade. [Link] China The US is considering creating a permanent anti-China naval task force. [Link] In...
News Roundup 6/15/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 15, 2021
US News California will spend $100 million to try to help the legal cannabis business compete with the illegal sellers. [Link] Biden backs a House bill that will repeal the 2002 AUMF. [Link] USAID is giving El Salvador $115 million. About half of the money will go to...
News Roundup 6/14/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 14, 2021
US News The federal government has agreed to restore $1 billion to the state of California to build a bullet train. [Link] Senator Ron Johnson was suspended by YouTube for seven days for discussing possible treatments for Covid-19. [Link] The Biden administration is...
News Roundup 6/11/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 11, 2021
US News The Pentagon is looking to expand the amount of non-classified information it can withhold from the public. [Link] The Biden Administration's effort to fight corruption in Latin American will involve the US intelligence agencies funding NGOs. [Link] Great...
News Roundup 6/10/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 10, 2021
US News Police departments are not turning over data on use of force. [Link] The US government will buy 1.7 million doses of the five-day antiviral treatment drug molnupiravir. The drug is made by Merck and does not have FDA emergency approval for Covid-19. [Link] The...
News Roundup 6/9/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 9, 2021
US News IRS head Charles Rettis is asking Congress for more authority to regulate cryptocurrencies. [Link] Great Power The US plans to spend $152 million on a Romanian air base to make it a hub for NATO. [Link] The Senate passed a massive $250 billion dollar spending...
News Roundup 6/8/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 8, 2021
US News The Supreme Court declines to hear a case claiming the male-only draft is discriminatory. [Link] Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Guatemala and told the people not to come to the US. She is working with the governments in the region on 'anti-graft'...
News Roundup 6/7/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 7, 2021
US News Chicago students from black and brown majority schools are being funneled into classes taught by the military. [Link] The Department of Justice plans to give ransomware attacks the same priority as terrorism. [Link] After a pause, weapons makers are once again...
News Roundup 6/3/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 3, 2021
US News The Pentagon claims it killed 23 civilians in 2020. The monitoring group Airwars says the US killed at least 102 civilians. [Link] Russia accuses the US of using war games as cover to smuggle weapons to Ukraine. [Link] The US sanctioned three Bulgarians and 64...
