Conflicts of Interest
Impeachment, Assange, and Syria
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 6, 2019
On FPF #415, I cover important new dealing with US foreign policy. The House is moving forward with impeaching Trump. I argue that Trump's decision to give military aid to Ukraine is more of a scandal than the alleged quid-pro-quo. A UN investigator said Julian...
Israeli Elections Explained guest Kalmen Barkin
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 1, 2019
Kalmen Barkin joins Foreign Policy Focus to talk about Israeli elections. Israel has now had two elections without picking a new prime minister and it is possible Israel will soon have a third election. The front runners in the election are Netanyahu and Gantz. Kalmen...
Whistleblowers Expose OPCW Lies in Douma Report
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 30, 2019
On FPF #413, I discuss the importance of international watchdog groups, the OPCW [chemical weapons] and IAEA [nuclear technology]. Two whistleblowers have come out and exposed lies and misleading information in the OPCW's report on the alleged chemical weapons attack...
ISIS Leader Baghdadi Is Dead
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 28, 2019
On FPF #412, I break down the death of ISIS leader al-Baghdadi. Baghdadi is reported to have killed himself - and three of his children - after being cornered by US forces. I discuss what his death means for the future of ISIS. Trump gave a speech announcing...
Trump Declares Victory guest Phil Gibson
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 25, 2019
Phil Gibson returns to the show to talk about Trump's Syria speech and cryptos. Trump said the ceasefire the US created along the Turkish/Syrian border has become permanent and the US is to thank for the new peace in the region. Phil and Kyle explain how other forces...
Queen of the Warmongers
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 23, 2019
On FPF #410, I discuss Hillary Clinton's suggestion that Tulsi Gabbard is a Russian agent out to undermine the DNC by running the third party. In Tulsi's brilliant response, she addressed Hillary as "Queen of the warmongers." Tulsi's decision to take the gloves off...
Assange, Afghanistan, and Syria
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 21, 2019
On FPF #409, I cover Assange, Afghanistan, and Syria. Assange's legal team requested an extension on his extradition hearing date. Assange is locked in solitary confinement at a UK prison with limited access to his legal team. Secretary of Defense Esper traveled to...
What is Happening in Syria? guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 18, 2019
On FPF $408, Will Porter returns to the show to update what is happening in Syria. There is a lot of conflicting reports about what is happening in Syria. Will dives into all the rumors and explains what is the actual situation in Syria. Will and Kyle discuss Trump's...
US Weapons Plague the World
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 16, 2019
On FPF #407, I discuss the impact of US weapons is having around the world. In FY2019 the US sold over $54 billion in weapons. Some of those weapons aided the slaughter of Yemen. In a recent article, Stu Smallwood highlights how US F-35 sales to South Korea are...
The Borg Freaks Out guest Joanne Leon
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 14, 2019
Foreign Policy Focus and Around the Empire's latest swapcast covers the borg's meltdown because some US troops are leaving Syria. Joanne and Kyle recap what has happened in the past two weeks in Syria. The US announced pulling some troops from the Turkey/Syria border....
Running Out of Money
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 9, 2019
On FPF #405, I discuss the country's nearly $1 trillion dollar deficit in 2019. The US war state continues to spend massive amounts of money as the country drowns in debt. I explain that the money on the military is waster and is harming the living standards of...
Protests and Talks
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 7, 2019
On FPF #404, I discuss several protests movements and peace talks happening around the world. The US talks with North Korea fell apart. According to the North Koreans, it is because the US isn't offering anything new. The US also spoke with the Taliban in Pakistan....
The Houthi Victories Over Saudi
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 2, 2019
On FPF #403, I discuss some of the recent Houthi victories over Saudi Arabia. Saudi has been waging a brutal air and starvation war against Yemen for four years. The Houthi, likely, retaliated by major strikes against Saudi oil facilities. Recently, the Houthis...
Ukraine Scandal for Who: Trump or Biden
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 30, 2019
On FPF #402, I discuss the impeachment push against Trump. The new impeachment call says Trump tried to leverage US aid to Ukraine to get Ukraine to investigate corruption by Joe Biden's son. Trump has released the transcript of the call showing he did not offer a...
It’s Not About Osama bin Laden
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 27, 2019
On FPF #401, I argue that the war on terror is not about stopping and killing terrorists. From Afghanistan to the TSA at your local airport, what the government is doing to "prevent terrorism" is not about stopping the next 9/11. Most Americans still believe the...
The Attack on Saudi Oil guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 20, 2019
On FPF #400, Will Porter returns to the show to breakdown the attack on Saudi oil infrastructure that took half of the Saudi's oil production offline. Will describes the attack and evidence produced by Saudi Arabia. The Houthis have claimed they carried out the...
Articles
Israel Seizes AP’s Equipment, Reverses Move After Pressure
by Kyle Anzalone | May 21, 2024
Israeli authorities seized broadcasting equipment from the Associated Press and blocked the outlet’s live feed of Gaza. The move is part of a crackdown on media in Israel. The White House expressed concern over the theft of the American outlet’s equipment. The AP...
White House Gives Israel Proposal to End War, Free Hostages and Improve Ties with Saudi Arabia
by Kyle Anzalone | May 20, 2024
A top White House official presented Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a proposal that would see the war in Gaza end, the hostages released, and an improvement in ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel. The Biden administration has been fixated on its plan to have...
Ukraine’s Latest Conscription Law Stretches Workforce
by Kyle Anzalone | May 19, 2024
Ukraine’s newest conscription law went into effect on Saturday, raising concerns that the country will be unable to fill critical industrial jobs. The law increases the number of men who can be conscripted and requires all males to take additional registration steps. ...
Human Rights Researchers Conclude Israel Committing Genocide
by Kyle Anzalone | May 16, 2024
A group of researchers at top universities concluded Israel was committing a genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza. Since October 7, Israeli forces have destroyed most of the homes in Gaza, leaving five percent of the population dead or injured. The University Network...
Military Whistleblower McBride Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison
by Connor Freeman | May 15, 2024
Australia’s David McBride, the 60-year old ex-military lawyer turned Afghanistan War whistleblower, was sentenced to almost six years in prison by a federal judge in Canberra on Tuesday, Consortium News (CN) reports. Although McBride argues he was fulfilling his...
Congressional Committee Targets Pro-Palestinian Groups with Investigation
by Kyle Anzalone | May 15, 2024
A House committee announced it was launching an investigation into 20 groups it claims are behind the campus protests against US support for Israel’s war in Gaza. In a letter to the Treasury Department, the members of Congress requested documents on the organizations...
Democrats Fracture Over Republican Bill Forcing Weapon Shipment to Israel
by Kyle Anzalone | May 15, 2024
Democrats in Congress are breaking with President Joe Biden and preparing to support a Republican bill that will force the White House to ship 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. Biden has threatened to veto the legislation. Last week, for the first time since October 7,...
Biden Signs Bill Banning Russian Uranium, Gives Billions for American Production
by Kyle Anzalone | May 14, 2024
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that bans Russian uranium imports and provides nearly $3 billion in handouts to boost domestic production. The bill provides an exemption to allow US companies to import Russian uranium if they have no other options. On...
Sweden Is Open to Hosting NATO Nuclear Weapons
by Kyle Anzalone | May 13, 2024
The Swedish prime minister said his country would be willing to host nuclear weapons during a war. The North Atlantic Alliance has a nuclear sharing program that has US nuclear weapons deployed in five countries. The Polish leader recently said he hopes Warsaw can one...
AP: Israeli Settlers’ Rampage Against West Bank Village Leaves ‘Trail of Wreckage’
by Connor Freeman | May 11, 2024
A rampage led by illegal settlers against the village of Duma last month has left a “trail of wreckage,” including approximately $1.3 million in damages, epitomizing the dire situation for Palestinians within all the Israeli occupied territories during the Gaza war....
Senate Bill Seeks to Place Campus Protesters on No-Fly List
by Kyle Anzalone | May 9, 2024
A bill introduced in the Senate by two Republicans seeks to place campus protesters on a no-fly list. Across the country, pro-Palestinian students are gathering on campuses and demanding their universities cut ties with the Israeli government over Tel Aviv’s ruthless...
Russia Pummels Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure as Kiev Seeks More Air Defenses
by Kyle Anzalone | May 8, 2024
Russian missiles and drones targeted energy infrastructure in cities across Ukraine on Tuesday night. The attack was one of Moscow’s largest so far in the war and came as Kiev is desperately seeking new air defense systems. According to Ukrainian officials, Russia...
News Roundup
News Roundup 2/2/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 2, 2021
US News Wikipedia is introducing new standards to increase diversity and target harassment. [Link] The cop who murdered Ryan Whitaker will not face charges. [Link] Biden is signing a large number of executive orders in his first weeks in office. [Link] Biden gives...
News Roundup 2/1/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 1, 2021
US News Several police officers tackled, handcuffed, then sprayed a chemical in the face of a nine-year-old girl. [Link] Kevin Clinesmith, former FBI lawyer, was sentenced to 12 months probation for lying on the warrant to spy on Carter Page and the Trump campaign....
News Roundup 1/29/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 29, 2021
US News Biden expresses his intent to keep the Jones Act in place. The law prevents foreign ships from picking up and delivering goods between American ports. The law harms the Hawaiian and Puerto Rican economies. [Link] The US sent three warships into the Black Sea....
News Roundup 1/28/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 28, 2021
US News The Proud Boys leader was a prolific FBI informant. [Link] Wall Street firms are hiring Democratic lobbyists for more influence in the Biden Administration. [Link] Biden’s Administration Biden’s nominee to be Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield,...
News Roundup 1/27/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 27, 2021
US News Former Secretary of State Pompeo will join the Hudson Institute. [Link] The Senate confirms Antony Blinken to be Secretary of State on a 78-22 vote. [Link] New evidence shows that higher-ranking members of the FBI - including Andrew McCabe - knew that Carter...
News Roundup 1/25/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 25, 2021
US News 5,000 National Guard soldiers will remain deployed in DC through mid-March to provide security during Trump’s impeachment. [Link] A cop beat a young man who was handcuffed and at the hospital for psychiatric help. [Link] A Washington police officer ran over a...
News Roundup 1/22/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 22, 2021
US News Three National Guardsmen were killed in a helicopter crash in NY. [Link] About 20% of those charged with crimes related to the Capitol riot are former members of the military. [Link] House Democrats urge Biden to repeal the AUMFs. [Link] Biden’s Press...
News Roundup 1/21/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 21, 2021
US News Trump pardoned or granted clemency to several non-violent drug offenders before leaving office. [Link] Twitter banned the account of the Chinese Embassy in the US. [Link] Biden officially invited Taiwan’s ambassador to the US to his inauguration. A Taiwanese...
News Roundup 1/20/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 20, 2021
US News The US has filed an appeal in UK court in hopes to overturn a judge's decision not to extradite Assange to the US. [Link] In his final day in office, Trump failed to pardon Julian Assange or Edward Snowden. He did pardon Steve Bannon and Lil Wayne. [Link] The...
News Roundup 1/19/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 19, 2021
US News A top federal prosecutor walks back claims that there were “kill capture teams” at the Capitol on the 6th. [Link] Twitter suspends the account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. [Link] Parler is back online. [Link] Biden proposes a new $1.9 trillion ‘relief...
News Roundup 1/15/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 15, 2021
US News A large GOP House caucus is against the waiver Gen. Lloyd Austin will need to become Secretary of Defense. The post is meant for a civilian, for a soldier to sit in the position they must get a waiver from Congress. [Link] Laura Poitras says she was fired from...
News Roundup 1/14/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 14, 2021
US News The House votes to impeach Trump. [Link] Thousands of people in Missouri were overpaid state unemployment benefits. The state is now asking for the money to be repaid. [Link] Eddie Lee Howard was freed after spending 26 years on death row. Howard was...
News Roundup 1/13/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 13, 2021
US News Former governor Rick Snyder is expected to be charged for his role in the Flint water crisis. [Link] US Amb to the UN Kelly Craft canceled her trip to Taiwan as a part of the State Department canceling all trips during the transition. [Link] The CIA releases a...
News Roundup 1/12/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 12, 2021
US News The House introduced an article of impeachment against Trump for “incitement of insurrection.” [Link] The DC District Attorney says he is considering charges for inciting the violence at the Capitol against Donald Trump Jr., Rudy Giuliani, and Rep. Mo Brooks....
News Roundup 1/11/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 11, 2021
US News The Wall Street Journal reports Biden plans to pass a domestic terrorism law and is being pushed to create a position to combat ideologically inspired violent extremists. [Link] The FBI says someone planted pipe bombs at the DNC and RNC HQ in DC on January...
News Roundup 1/8/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 8, 2021
US News Trump deleted the Tweets Twitter suspended him for and posted a video saying he would focus on a smooth transition. [Link] Nancy Pelosi calls on Mike Pence to use the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office. [Link] Simon and Schuster announce they will not...
