Conflicts of Interest
Did America Commit War Crimes in Afghanistan? guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 9, 2020
Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the International Criminal Court's inquiry into US war crimes committed in Afghanistan. Will looks at the alleged crimes, like torture, that will be investigated. Kyle updates the situation in Afghanistan a week...
Congress Loves War
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 6, 2020
On FPF #461, I discuss Congress pushing for war more than Trump. A new bill in the House looks to prevent the US from drawing down troops in Africa. Throughout the Trump presidency, Congress has a history of attempting to prevent Trump from drawing down forces or...
Turkey Looks to Draw NATO Allies into Its Fight in Syria
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 4, 2020
On FPF #460, I discuss the chaotic and dangerous situation unfolding in Idlib, Syria. Turkey is backing the al-Qaeda linked rebels who remain in opposition to the Syrian government. The Syrian Army - along with its Russian ally - are attempting to retake the Idlib...
Is the Afghan Peace Deal Going to Bring Peace? guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 2, 2020
Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss the peace deal signed by the Taliban and the US. The deal did not include the Afghan government. It calls for the US to drop troop levels to 8,600 within 135 days and a full withdraw of US forces in 14 months. The deal is rumored...
Assange Isn’t Getting a Fair Trial Because He Exposed the Empire
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 28, 2020
On FPF #458, I discuss Julian Assange's extradition hearing. Assange is being forced to sit in a bulletproof glass box. Julian is barely able to hear what is going on in the trial, and he is unable to confer or speak with his lawyers to get clarification. He...
Russiagate 20.20
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 26, 2020
On FPF #457, I discuss the deep state is rolling out Russiagate for the 2020 election. Now Trump and Bernie have been accused of receiving Russian support in this election cycle. Just like in the first Russiagate, no one has presented evidence of the alleged Russian...
Trump’s Shifting Justification for Killing Soleimani guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 24, 2020
On FPF #456, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss the evolving justification for Trump's assassination of Soleimani. Will explains how the Trump admin has now given several reasons that they needed to and had the power to kill Soleimani. Will and Kyle look at...
The Senate Takes a Stand on Iran
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 21, 2020
On FPF #455, I discuss the Senate voting on a War Powers bill to constrain Trump's ability to start a war with Iran. Trump has continued on the presidential tradition of killing whoever he wants, and he is unbound by the Constitution. The House will also need to pass...
Peace with the Taliban?
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 19, 2020
On FPF #454, I discuss recent progress made in negotiations with the Taliban. The US and Taliban will soon implement a reduction in violence pact. If successful, the pact could be the first step in a peace deal between the US and the Taliban. However, there are a lot...
Is ISIS Exploiting Trump’s Iran Policy?
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 10, 2020
On FPF #453, I discuss Trump's firing of impeachment witnesses, insider attacks in Afghanistan, and Iraq. Trump fired EU Ambassador Sondland and NSC Ukraine expert Vinland. Both men testified in the House impeachment hearing providing Democrats with great soundbites...
Trump’s Acquittal and SOTU
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 7, 2020
On FPF #452, I discuss Trump's acquittal and the special guest at his State of the Union address. I explain how impeachment turned into dangerous anti-Russia propaganda. Adam Schiff and the Democrats used undying zombie of Russiagate to try to remove Trump from...
Limiting Presidential War Making guest Mike Maharrey
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 5, 2020
Michael Maharry returns to the show to discuss Afghanistan and his new book, Constitution Owner's Manual. Mike and Kyle describe how Trump has ramped up the war in Afghanistan. Mike answers questions about how the Constitution can be used to limit the president's...
House Votes to End Iraq War
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 3, 2020
On FPF #450, I discuss the House vote to repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force. The bill was passed in 2002, allowing President Bush to start a war with Saddam's regime in Iraq. Saddam was hung in 2006 and, his army disbanded. However, both...
The Steal of the Century
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 31, 2020
On FPF #449, I cover some of the details of Trump's "Deal of the Century" and explain why it is meant to be rejected by the Palestinians. While Trump claims the deal creates a Palestinian State, the deal actually gives limited autonomy to a collection of several...
The US Is Losing in Afghanistan
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 29, 2020
On FPF #448, I discuss several news stories that are being ignored as the media obsessively covers impeachment. In Afghanistan, a US plane was downed and the UN announced it needs to provide basic aid to an additional three million Afghans this year. The US Embassy in...
Democrats Push Cold War and Impeachment
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 24, 2020
On FPF #447, I discuss the Democrats push to demonize Russia in a failing attempt to impeach Trump. Rep Adam Schiff has led with Cold War rhetoric to try to pump up a lacking case. The narrative the Democrats are pushing forward against Trump is dishonest and...
Articles
White House Hopes Gaza Ceasefire Deal Will End Israel-Hezbollah Fighting
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 19, 2024
President Joe Biden recently admitted that Israel and Hamas are not close to reaching an agreement As the tit-for-tat conflict between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah continues to escalate, a top US official said the White House hopes a ceasefire in Gaza...
IDF ‘Approves Operational Plans for Offensive in Lebanon’
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 19, 2024
The Israeli military said it would increase the readiness of its northern forces Israeli officials say Tel Aviv is preparing for an all-out war in Lebanon to destroy Hezbollah. Washington is concerned such a conflict would drag in the US, and the White House is...
Report: China’s Xi Says US Attempted To Trick Him Into Taiwan Invasion
by Connor Freeman | Jun 19, 2024
During a conversation in 2023 with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Chinese President Xi Jinping accused the US of attempting to goad him into invading the island of Taiwan. This is according to people familiar with the matter, speaking with...
Putin Visits North Korea To Discuss Security Pact
by Will Porter | Jun 19, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to North Korea for his first state visit to that country in more than 20 years. The two sides will hold talks covering a new “comprehensive” security deal, closer trade ties, and other “sensitive” issues, according to the Kremlin.
Ukraine’s War Backers Hold ‘Peace’ Conference
by Will Porter | Jun 19, 2024
Officials from more than 100 countries gathered in Switzerland over the weekend to discuss ways to end the conflict in Ukraine, devising a “peace formula” even as Western leaders continue to flood the battlefield with weapons.
Netanyahu Dissolves War Cabinet, Consolidates Power
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 18, 2024
The prime minister plans to make future decisions about the war in Gaza with a small consultation group. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the Israeli war cabinet after two of its six members left. The Israeli leader will form a small consultation body of...
‘Nothing Has Changed’ Since Israel Announced Limited Humanitarian Pause
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 18, 2024
The Israel Defense Forces said it would halt operations near one road in Gaza during daylight hours. The head of the UN aid agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) said there has been no change on the ground since Israel’s military claimed it would open a humanitarian aid...
NATO Mulling Increasing Nuclear Deployments
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 18, 2024
The alliance’s top official voiced concerns about alleged threats from Russia and China. NATO is considering whether to move nuclear weapons out of storage and place them on standby. The civilian head of the alliance, Jens Stoltenberg, also called on member states to...
China Blamed as West Fuels Nuclear Buildup
by Connor Freeman | Jun 17, 2024
A recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) says China is undertaking a “significant” expansion and modernization of its nuclear arsenal and predicts Beijing could be on pace to obtain in 2030 an equal number of intercontinental...
US Concerned Israel Could Drag US Into War in Lebanon
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 17, 2024
Washington fears a potential miscalculation could trigger a wider conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. US officials are increasingly concerned Israel is preparing for a large assault on Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah militants have exchanged...
Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir Oppose Army Pauses in Parts of Gaza
by Connor Freeman | Jun 17, 2024
Following an announcement by the Israeli military on Sunday that there will now be 11-hour daily tactical pauses along one of the bombed-out Gaza Strip’s main roads, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the plan is “unacceptable,” according to an Israeli official...
US Sanctions Israel Group Attacking Aid Shipments
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 17, 2024
Tzav 9 has targeted humanitarian aid trucks traveling through the West Bank to Gaza The US blacklisted an Israeli organization for interfering with aid shipments headed to Gaza. The group, Tzav 9, demands that no aid enter the Strip until all Israeli hostages are...
News Roundup
News Roundup 4/20/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 20, 2021
US News New Jersey police arrested at least one young man and confiscated at least one bike because a group of teens was riding bikes without the proper government permits. [Link] The Biden administration is considering new regulations on cigarettes, including...
News Roundup 4/16/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 16, 2021
US News Bodycam footage shows a police officer murdering 13-year-old Adam Toledo. [Link] Crosley Green was convicted of murder with no physical evidence. Three witnesses testified against him, but all later recanted saying they were pressured to testify against Green....
News Roundup 4/15/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 15, 2021
US News The cop who murdered Ashli Babbitt will not face charges. [Link] More than a dozen states are looking to nullify unconstitutional gun laws. [Link] Russia Biden announced a large new round of sanctions against Russia. Biden will not permit US firms from buying...
News Roundup 4/14/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 14, 2021
US News FBI special agent James Hendricks was labeled by his colleagues as a “skilled predator” and the DoJ IG found he sexually harassed at least eight women. After being exposed as a predator, he was allowed to retire with benefits. [Link] Marvin Scott was arrested...
News Roundup 4/13/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 13, 2021
US News New Mexico legalizes marijuana. The bill doesn’t legalize the sale of cannabis until 2022. The bill expunged low-level marijuana offenses. [Link] The number of US soldiers with serious sleep disorders is increasing. [Link] Mexico doubled the number of troops...
News Roundup 4/12/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 12, 2021
US News Maryland's legislature overrides the governor's veto to pass police reform measures. [Link] Biden will order a commission to review the pros and cons of expanding the SCOTUS. [Link] The Pentagon is developing technology that will do rapid blood tests. [Link]...
News Roundup 4/9/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 9, 2021
US News A Florida court rules those police officers who commit violent crimes are entitled to the same identity protection as crime victims. [Link] The US sanctioned Myanmar’s state-owned gem company. [Link] The US deployed two warships to the Black Sea. Turkey says...
News Roundup 4/8/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 8, 2021
US News The Biden Administration appears unlikely to rejoin the Open Skies Treaty. Trump withdrew from the treaty. The Air Force has confirmed it is retiring the spy planes used in surveillance operations allowed under the treaty. The State Department passed a memo to...
News Roundup 4/7/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 7, 2021
US News A 60 Minutes hit piece on Ron DeSantis was selectively edited and denounced by two prominent Florida Democrats. [Link] Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls for a global minimum tax on corporations. [Link] DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says Biden may have...
News Roundup 4/6/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 6, 2021
Great Power The US is calling on Russia to explain why it moved troops inside of Russia’s borders. [Link] Ukraine’s President says the only way to end the country’s civil war is by moving towards NATO membership. [Link] Western powers are looking to deploy short and...
News Roundup 4/5/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 5, 2021
US News Hundreds of families in Florida have been subject to mandatory evacuation orders as radioactive waste from a fertilizer plant is leaking into the water. [Link] A Capitol Police officer was killed in a car-ramming. The driver was also killed. [Link] Biden is...
News Roundup 4/2/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 2, 2021
US News Facebook bans the 'voice of Trump' from the platform. [Link] The Senate is moving forward with a proposal to give DHS more power. [Link] NATO says it is concerned about a Russian military buildup near Ukraine’s border. [Link] The State Dept. Spokesperson says...
News Roundup 4/1/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 1, 2021
US News A North Carolina cop resigns after a video shows him torturing his dog. Other officers on the scene joked about a lack of witnesses. [Link] Biden proposes a $2 trillion infrastructure spending bill. [Link] Drone assassination program whistleblower Daniel Hale...
News Roundup 3/31/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 31, 2021
US News Two police officers threaten and handcuff a 5-year-old boy for leaving school without permission. [Link] The New York State Senate passed a bill that legalizes cannabis. The governor has signaled he will sign the bill. [Link] The US affirms its recognition of...
News Roundup 3/30/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 30, 2021
US News An elderly man's home was raided by police, looking for a man who wasn’t there. During the raid, police beat the man in front of his great-granddaughter. [Link] The US is planning massive war games to simulate conflict with Russia and China. [Link] Biden says...
News Roundup 3/29/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2021
US News New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio can sign a bill to end qualified immunity in the city. [Link] White House Press Secretary Jen Paski received at least $5,000 from Israeli spy firm AnyVision. [Link] Facebook suspended the account of Venezuela’s President for...
