Conflicts of Interest
Bernie Drops Out Amid Corona Craziness
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 10, 2020
On FPF #477, I discuss what impact Bernie Sanders dropping out of the race could have on US foreign policy. Bernie held a more non-interventionist view than Trump or Biden. However, Bernie was never willing to put the foreign policy first or challenge his opponents on...
The US Is Making More Weapons in Response to Coronavirus
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 8, 2020
On FPF #476, I discuss the US government is buying more weapons and giving financial support to the weapons markers. The finical assistance was approved through the $2 trillion bailout. The Navy announced it was buying an additional $2 billion in torpedos and missiles...
Is the US Going to War with Venezuela During the Covid Pandemic guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 6, 2020
Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss the aggressive actions Trump has taken towards Venezuela in recent weeks. The US indicted Maduro then offered a $15 million reward for his arrest. Similar actions were taken in 1989 before the US military invaded Panama and...
War Under the Cover of Coronavirus
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 3, 2020
On FPF #474, I discuss the US moving towards war with Iran under the cover of Coronavirus. Trump took to Twitter to threaten Iran if an attack is carried out against American forces in Iraq. Trump's Tweet creates a situation that means any attack in Iraq - with Iran's...
The US is Exploiting Covid-19 to Push Regime Change
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 1, 2020
On FPF #473, I discuss the US attempts to exploit coronavirus outbreaks to overthrow governments. In Venezuela, the US already has a 'maximum pressure' campaign going. The over a year-long campaign has failed to force the countries president, Maduro, from power, but...
What Is Coronavirus Doing to the US Military guest WIll Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 30, 2020
Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss how the US military is being impacted by the coronavirus. Will explains that several DoD personnel have now tested positive and many soldiers are in quarantine. The Pentagon has scaled back some games, although...
Bonus: The $2 Trillion Bailout Is Stuffed with Pork guest Steven Clyde
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 28, 2020
On the first bonus episode of Foreign Policy Focus, Steven Clyde of the Libertarian Party Mises Caucus joins the show to talk about the $2 trillion bailouts passed by Congress. The establishment claims the "stimulus" is meant to benefit all Americans in a difficult...
5 Years of US/Saudi War Made Yemen Susceptible to Coronavirus Crisis guest Joanne Leon
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 27, 2020
Joanne Leon returns to FPF to discuss the five year anniversary of the US/Saudi war on Yemen. The anniversary has received almost no media coverage in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Ironically, the five years of war in Yemen has created the world's worst...
The EARN IT Act Must Be Stopped guest John Dangelo
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 25, 2020
John Dangelo joins Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the dangerous EARN IT Act. While the bill claims to protect children, in reality, it will allow for mass regulation of communication on the internet. It will roll back the key Section 230 rule that allows for websites...
Pushing Towards War with Iran guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 23, 2020
Will Porter returns to the show to discuss the Trump admin's move towards war with Iran. The recent events happened under the cover of the coronavirus and got little attention in the MSM. Trump's civilian advisers pushed him to carry out strikes within Iran, and it...
The Deadly Cocktail of Coronavirus and Sanctions
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 20, 2020
On FPF #467, I discuss the deaths caused by coronavirus and US sanctions in Iran. The country has been one of the hardest hit by the outbreak so far and continues to struggle to import medical supplies due to the US sanctions. North Korean and Venezuela are in a...
The State’s ‘Right’ to Kill guest Peter Quinones
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 18, 2020
Peter Quinones returns to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the state's 'right' to murder and the lack of accountability. Pete first explains how the flawed US justice systems has put innocent people to death. He discusses how police are able to kill people and avoid...
The Chaos in Iraq guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 16, 2020
Will Porter returns to the show to talk about the chaos in Iraq. Over the weekend, the US bombed several positions claiming to be striking back against the "Iranian-backed" Shia group that killed two Americans and a British soldier. However, the Iraqi government...
Chelsea Manning Is Freed and Trump Bombs Iraq
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 13, 2020
On FPF #464, I discuss Chelsea Manning and the US bombing Shia militias in Iraq. Chelsea Manning was imprisoned for a year for refusing to testify in front of a grand jury about leaking documents to WikiLeaks. Manning took the stand for Julian Assange - who the grand...
Afghanistan’s Competing Presidents
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 11, 2020
On FPF #463, I discuss the political instability caused by two different men claiming to be president. Incumbent Ashraf Ghani and his former Cheif Executive Abdullah Abdullah have both claimed victory in an election that happened in September. They exploit the rampant...
News Roundup 3/10/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 10, 2020
US News After a court ruling, Trump will deploy an additional 160 active-duty troops to the southern border. [Link]Schools are increasingly surveilling students with microphones and facial recognition. [Link]A new body camera for police has live facial recognition...
Articles
Hostage Families Oppose Netanyahu’s Plan to Occupy Gaza, Trump Says It Is ‘Up To Israel’
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 6, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is supporting a proposal for the full occupation of Gaza, even if it endangers the lives of the remaining captives held by Hamas. The plan is opposed by some family members of the hostage. President Donald Trump appeared to...
Israel Blames Plan to Recognize State of Palestine for Assassinating Hostage Deal
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 6, 2025
Israel’s top diplomat claimed countries that plan to recognize Palestine as a UN member state emboldened Hamas and killed the chances for a hostage exchange. “There are countries that acted, also in this building, to pressure Israel, instead of Hamas, during...
Netanyahu Favors Full Military Takeover of Gaza Even If It Leads to Deaths of Hostages
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 5, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is willing to endanger the lives of the 20 living Israeli captives in Gaza to achieve full military control over the Strip. The Times of Israel reports that Netanyahu met with “senior security officials on Tuesday to hammer...
Hamas Does Not Want to Govern Gaza, Refuses to Disarm
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 5, 2025
In an interview with Saudi media, a top Hamas official said that the group wanted to give up governing Gaza once the Israeli occupation ends, but is not willing to disarm. "We do not want to be part of any administrative arrangements related to the management of...
4 NATO States Agree to Buy $1 Billion in US Weapons for Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 5, 2025
Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands announced they would buy $1 billion in weapons for Ukraine from the US. Copenhagen is pledging to buy $500 million in arms that will be matched by the three Scandinavian countries. "Ukraine is not only fighting for its own...
Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Provide $50 Billion to Fund Ukraine War
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 4, 2025
Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced a bill that will provide $50 billion in military aid for Ukraine. The assistance is intended to fund the proxy war for another two years.
600 Former Israeli Senior Officials Ask Trump to Force Netanyahu To End War in Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 4, 2025
Hundreds of former Israeli officials, including past heads of the Mossad and Shin Bet, sent President Donald Trump a letter asking him to force the Israeli prime minister to end military operations in Gaza. The letter said Hamas no longer posed a threat to Israel.
Netanyahu Wants ‘Decisive Military Victory’ in Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 3, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is convinced a deal with Hamas is not possible, and is seeking a decisive military victory in Gaza. Last week, Tel Aviv and Washington said they were unwilling to implement any phased agreement with Hamas, and that all remaining Israeli hostages had to be released at once.
US Moves Dozens of F-16s Closer to North Korea Border
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 3, 2025
Washington is boosting its military presence on the Korean Peninsula by creating another super squadron near the demilitarized zone. The move comes after North Korea said it would only engage in talks if the US dropped its demand that Pyongyang give up its nuclear weapons.
Zelensky Signs Law Allowing Ukrainians Over 60 to Join Military in Limited Roles
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 31, 2025
Ukrainians aged 60 and older can now serve in non-combat roles thanks to new legislation. The elderly Ukrainians will need special approval and get medical clearance before enlisting.
Canada Plans to Recognize Palestinian State
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 31, 2025
The Canadian prime minister announced that Ottawa would recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming UN General Assembly meeting. France, and potentially the UK, also plan to vote for Palestine to become a UN member state.
Senate Votes Down Two Resolutions to Block Israeli Weapons Sales
by James Rushmore | Jul 31, 2025
On Wednesday night, the US Senate voted down two joint resolutions aimed at blocking additional weapons sales to Israel. Both measures were originally introduced by US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in March.
News Roundup
News Roundup 5/10/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 10, 2021
US News Three million students have dropped out because of virtual learning. [Link] Biden has hired 17 Trump nominated judges to immigration courts. [Link] Former Syria Envoy James Jeffery is now working at West End Execs. [Link] The B-1B bombers are starting to...
News Roundup 5/7/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 7, 2021
US News Six people received over three million in fraudulent Covid relief payments claiming to run churches. [Link] Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns Western countries about allowing Chinese investment. [Link] Ukraine says it met with State Department officials...
News Roundup 5/6/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 6, 2021
US News The Biden administration says it supports allowing the WHO to distribute the IP for covid vaccines. [Link] New DNA evidence strongly suggests Ledell Lee was wrongly executed in 2017. [Link] Police officers got qualified immunity after they bullied a...
News Roundup 5/4/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 4, 2021
Foreign Policy Biden releases documents showing Trump loosened the rules on drone strikes. [Link] The US will put more pressure on the Salvadoran government. [Link] Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the G7 needs to work against China and Russia. [Link] China...
News Roundup 5/2/21
by Kyle Anzalone | May 3, 2021
US News Two Texas police officers were fired for committing crimes on the job. One officer punched a teenage boy for no reason. The other officer pulled his gun and threatened to kill people without cause. [Link] The US announced it will cut its embassy in Moscow...
News Roundup 4/30/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 30, 2021
US News A woman has been charged with a felony for not returning a VHS tape from 1999. [Link] A CA study found massive racial bias in the child welfare system. Half of the black and Native American children received a visit from the state at some time during their...
News Roundup 4/29/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 29, 2021
US News The state of Michigan’s multi-million fund to pay out settlements for wrongful convictions is facing a $7 billion deficit. [Link] The FDA is considering a ban on menthol cigarettes this week. [Link] Sam Power was confirmed to head USAID. [Link] Great Power...
News Roundup 4/28/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 28, 2021
US News Louisiana police placed a GPS tracker on a woman’s car. When she removed it, they demanded the tracker back. [Link] In addition to the $2 trillion covid relief bill and the proposed $2 trillion infrastructure bill, Biden now wants to pass a $1.8 trillion bill...
News Roundup 4/27/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 27, 2021
US News NFL player Sean Culkin covered his 2021 salary into Bitcoin. [Link] Two DC police crash their cars drag racing. [Link] A Virginia police officer shot Isaiah Brown. Brown is in critical condition. Reports say the police officer shot Brown because he believed...
News Roundup 4/26/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 26, 2021
NATO Biden announces his first overseas trip will be to NATO HQ. [Link] NATO is pushing India to join an anti-Russia/China alliance. [Link] Afghanistan The Pentagon has not informed defense contractors on their future role in Afghanistan. [Link The US is deploying...
News Roundup 4/23/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 23, 2021
US News The Supreme Court rules against a minor who received a life sentence without parole. [Link] Montana passed a resolution calling to end the forever wars. [Link] Biden is considering creating an anti-graft task force for Central America that will sanction...
News Roundup 4/22/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 22, 2021
Great Power The US and Russia both have their ambassadors recalled. Russia recalled its ambassador after Biden called Putin a killer and the US just recalled its ambassador. [Link] Ukraine’s president says his country is ready for war and signed a bill calling up...
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...
