Conflicts of Interest
Russiagate: Judge Takes Rare Step in Flynn’s Trial guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | May 18, 2020
Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to explain a rare move the judge made in Mike Flynn's case. The Justice Department has recommended that charges be dropped against Flynn. However, the judge has now appointed a 'third party' to come argue the case against...
Exposing of the Origins of Russiagate guests Dan Wright and Joanne Leon
by Kyle Anzalone | May 15, 2020
Dan Wright and Joanne Leon - cohosts of the Around the Empire Podcast - return to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the origins of Russiagate. For three years, we have been fighting to debunk the fake news created about the imagined Russian conspiracy to help Trump beat...
Another Step Towards War: Trump Vetoes the Iran War Powers Resolution
by Kyle Anzalone | May 13, 2020
On FPF #491, I discuss Trump's decision to veto the Iran War Powers resolution passed by Congress. The resolution was passed after the killing of Iranian General Soleimani. Trump's veto is now one of several vetoes he has used to keep Congress from attempting to put...
Retired American Soldiers Captured in Failed Coup Against Maduro guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | May 11, 2020
Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss the wild events during a recent coup attempt in Venezuela. Two Americans, along with 50-60 Venezuelans, landed on the shores of the country in an attempt to attest and overthrow Maduro. However, the Venezuelan government knew of...
New Leaks Further Debunk OPCW Douma Lies
by Kyle Anzalone | May 8, 2020
On FPF #489, I discuss how newly leaked documents from the OPCW show the organization was lying. The new docs leaked to the Grayzone, prove Ian Henderson was a vital member of the Douma fact-finding mission. As a member of the team, Henderson conducting an assessment...
Is Trump’s Afghan “Peace Agreement” Working?
by Kyle Anzalone | May 6, 2020
On FPF #488, I discuss the US-Taliban "peace agreement." The agreement has brought a reduction in violence between the US and the Taliban. Overall the violence between the Taliban and US-supported Afghan government rages. In the first three months of the year, Taliban...
Is Kim Jong-un Alive? guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | May 4, 2020
Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the seeming reappearance of Kim Jong-un. Will breaks down the evidence that shows Kim's recent public visit to a new factory, after being absent from public view for three weeks. During his absence, the world...
Netanyahu’s Fake Documents Pushed the US Towards War
by Kyle Anzalone | May 1, 2020
On FPF #486, I discuss how Israel apparently used fake documents to push Trump towards war with Iran in April 2018. Gareth Porter has a great article out that explains how it is clear the documents were forgeries. Netanyahu released the documents in April of 2018...
OPCW Insiders Debunk the Latest Claim that Assad Used Chemical Weapons
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 29, 2020
On FPF#485, I discuss the lastest letter for current and former OPCW employees disputing the organization's latest report claiming Assad used chemical weapons. The letter points out several critical flaws with the report. The insiders point out the problem that the...
Is Kim Jong-un Dead? guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 27, 2020
Will Porter returns to the show to discuss the rumors of Kim Jong-un's death. Will explains the media reports suggesting Kim is dead, or will soon die, are based on flimsy sources. However, Kim has been absent from public life for a few weeks and missed a significant...
Trump Instructs Navy to Shoot Down Iranian Ships
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 24, 2020
On FPF #483, I discuss Trump's lastest foolish threat to Iran. Trump tweeted that he is instructing the Navy to 'shoot down' Iranian ships that harass American Navy ships. If Trump's orders are followed it could provoke a shooting war between the US and Iran....
The “War” on Covid Is War on Our Freedoms.
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 22, 2020
On FPF #482, I discuss how the US government is seizing more of our rights and money in the name of fighting pandemic. In Wisconsin, a police officer forced a young girl to delete her social media posts under threat of arrest. Now, the Pentagon is prepping to get...
Coronavirus Reaches Yemen as Trump Halts WHO Funding guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 20, 2020
Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to talk about several top news stories. Will discuss Yemen's depleted healthcare system as we have the first recorded case of COVID in Yemen. In the midst of the pandemic, Trump froze US funding to the WHO. Will explains...
Kentucky Authoritarians Target Worshipers guest Mike Maharrey
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 17, 2020
Mike Maharrey returns to FPF to discuss our government's authoritarianism. The federal and state government have made several dictates that violate our Constitutional rights. In Kentucky, the governor made the rule that people are not allowed to attend church, a clear...
USS Roosevelt Sailor Dies of Covid, Exposing the Empire’s Cruelty
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 15, 2020
On FPF #479, I discuss the first death of a US sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt of Covid-19. The story of the outbreak on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier became a national story after a letter sent by the captain of the ship warned that his sailors would...
Was Julian Assange Given a Death Sentence? guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 13, 2020
On FPF #478, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss Julian Assange's perilous situation. A year ago, Assange was ripped from the Ecodurian embassy and thrown in UK top maximum-security prison. Over the year, Assange's health has declined. Adding to his health risk...
Articles
France Considering Extending Nuclear Deterrence to All European Allies
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 6, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron is leading a group of European leaders who are highly concerned that President Donald Trump may not continue to fund the proxy war in Ukraine and defend NATO if one of the members are attacked.
Pentagon Awards Contract for AI War-Planning Tool
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 6, 2025
The US Department of Defense has awarded a contract to Scale AI to integrate artificial intelligence “into military operational and theater-level planning.”
29 South Koreans Injured By Bombs Dropped During Joint War Games With US
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 6, 2025
US and South Korean forces conducting live-fire war games over the Korean Peninsula accidentally dropped eight 500-pound bombs on a South Korean city, wounding more than a dozen people.
SCOTUS Orders Trump To Distribute $2 Billion in Foreign Aid
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 5, 2025
In a narrow 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court ordered that President Donald Trump must allow USAID to distribute $2 billion in foreign aid that is currently frozen.
Trump Admin Moves to Abolish Another International Aid Agency
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 5, 2025
During the opening days of the second Donald Trump administration, the White House has worked to rein in and scale down government agencies that distribute foreign aid. The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) is next on the chopping block.
South Korean Official Says Nuclear Weapons Not ‘Off the Table’
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 5, 2025
A high-level South Korean official said Seoul could seek nuclear weapons, with Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul suggesting a strategic arsenal may be needed because President Donald Trump is “unpredictable.”
US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in South Korea as Show of Force
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 4, 2025
The USS Carl Vinson arrived in South Korea on Sunday. The move was a show of force and drew a sharp rebuke from Pyongyang.
Senators Panic After Trump Halts Military Aid to Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 4, 2025
A senior Pentagon official explained to Bloomberg on Monday that President Donald Trump ordered a pause on military aid to Ukraine. The decision created bipartisan panic in the Senate.
Europe Plans $840 Billion Military Spending Surge
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 4, 2025
Member states of the European Union are mulling a multi-year proposal to ramp up the bloc’s military spending. The plan is likely to face hurdles, including opposition from Hungary.
61 Palestinian Detainees Died in Israeli Captivity Since Oct 7
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 3, 2025
The death toll for Palestinians in Israeli detention continues to rise. Three captives have died in the past week.
To Encourage Talks With Moscow, DoD Will Halt Cyber Attacks on Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 2, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered his agency to halt offensive cyber operations against Russia as the White House is attempting to engage the Kremlin in talks to end the war in Ukraine. “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to halt...
UK, France to Work With Ukraine on Alternative to Trump Peace Plan
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 2, 2025
The UK Prime Minister said he was working with the French and Ukrainian presidents to develop an alternative peace plan for Ukraine than the one being developed by President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has discussed sending British troops to Ukraine to...
News Roundup
News Roundup 6/2/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 2, 2021
Great Power Biden’s 2022 Pentagon budget calls for fewer bombs that are typically used in the Middle East and more munitions to target China. [Link] Russia says it is revoking the 1992 “open lands” accord with the US in response to the US expelling Russian diplomats....
News Roundup 6/1/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 1, 2021
Foreign Policy The US failed to intercept a ballistic missile in a test of its Aegis system. [Link] The US flew nuclear-capable bombers over the 30 capitals of NATO member states. [Link] Germany’s Foreign Minister rejected the idea of giving weapons to Ukraine....
News Roundup 5/31/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 31, 2021
US News The AP defends a decision to fire a journalist over pro-Palestinian social media posts. [Link] Biden’s 2022 Pentagon budget calls for $112 billion in research and development. [Link] The proposed Space Force budget for 2022 is 17.4 billion, a 13% increase....
News Roundup 5/28/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 28, 2021
US News A Georgia police officer killed his police dog by leaving him in a hot car. The officer was demoted. [Link] A US State Department-funded report faults the IAEA for not tracking small amounts of fissile material that could be used to make a low-yield nuclear...
News Roundup 5/27/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 27, 2021
US News Only 22% of high school seniors tested proficient in science. [Link] The Pentagon is refusing to disclose troop numbers in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. [Link] Great Power Ukraine says it is upset that NATO states have not taken action to make Ukraine an...
News Roundup 5/26/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 26, 2021
Great Power Biden will meet with Putin on June 16th. [Link] Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been unable to connect with his Chinese counterpart because he has been asking to speak with the wrong official. [Link] Afghanistan US troops are expected to exit...
News Roundup 5/25/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 25, 2021
US News Police unions are stifling efforts to reform the criminal justice system. [Link] The National Guard withdrew from DC. [Link] A federal court rules that Georgia’s anti-BDS law is unconstitutional. Abby Martin brought the lawsuit after the state attempted to...
News Roundup 5/24/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 24, 2021
US News A Florida officer was found guilty of planting meth on three people. 120 of the officers' victims had their convictions expunged. [Link] A new bill calls for the FDA to regulate CBD as a dietary supplement. [Link] Biden’s tax plan calls for 87,000 new IRS...
News Roundup 5/20/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 20, 2021
US News In 2017, police attempted to pull over Lester Machado, claiming he had a broken taillight. After a chase, officers fired 122 rounds at Machado. As Machado lay bleeding out, first responders had a ten-minute discussion over what jurisdiction Machado was dying...
News Roundup 5/19/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 19, 2021
US News A city in California has dropped charges and paid a settlement to two journalists. The city gave the journalists access to documents, then claimed the journalists hacked the government. [Link] Senator Tim Kaine says he is hopeful for a repeal of the 1991 and...
News Roundup 5/18/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 18, 2021
US News Biden is considering keeping a Trump-era Pentagon rule that allows the Department of Defense to carry out psyops with less oversight from the State Department. [Link] Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Russia is advancing illegal claims in the Arctic....
News Roundup 5/17/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 17, 2021
US News A Louisville detective, Mark Handy, was sentenced to a year in prison for falsifying evidence and testimony that led to four men serving decades in jail. One of the men has been released after ten years and received $8.5 million from the city. [Link] A North...
News Roundup 5/14/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 14, 2021
US News Mike Treacy details some of the “crimes” people were issued tickets for during the covid lockdowns. Some of the reasons were as benign as hanging out and sitting in the park. [Link] A police dog found drugs every time it was brought to check a car. Other dogs...
News Roundup 5/13/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 13, 2021
US News The Department of Homeland Security created a new division to investigate domestic terrorism. [Link] DHS is monitoring social media to identify threats. [Link] The US now claims 130 overseas personnel have been inflicted with “Havana Syndrome.” The US has...
News Roundup 5/12/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 12, 2021
Afghanistan Pakistan rules out allowing the US to reposition forces from Afghanistan in Pakistan. [Link] CENTCOM reports that withdrawal from Afghanistan is 6-12% complete. [Link] Israel Israel vows escalation in Gaza. So far 35 people in Gaza and five in Israel have...
News Roundup 5/11/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 11, 2021
US News Overdose deaths in Washington State were up 30% in 2020. [Link] The FDA gives Pfizer emergency approval to give its vaccine to patients as young as 12. [Link] Susan Hennessey was named to the National Security Division of the Justice Department. Hennessey was...
