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
Trump Says First Batch of Missiles for Japanese F-35s Will Be Delivered This Week
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 29, 2025
President Donald Trump announced that he had approved missiles for Japan’s fleet of F-35s, and the first delivery of the munitions would occur this week. Speaking aboard the USS George Washington in Japan, Trump said, I’m delighted to report that I’ve just approved...
MTG Slams Israel’s Ceasefire Violation: 46 CHILDREN!!! Are These Not War Crimes?
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 29, 2025
Israel’s overnight slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza claimed the lives of at least 46 children. Israel bombed the Strip in violation of the ceasefire with Hamas. The Gaza Health Ministry reported overnight strikes on Tuesday killed over 100 Palestinians, including...
North Korea Conducts Second Missile Test as Trump Tours Asia
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 28, 2025
North Korea claimed a successful test of a sea-to-surface cruise missile on Tuesday. The missile tests come as President Donald Trump is making stops in several Asian nations, including a planned visit to South Korea. “Important successes are being made in putting...
US NATO Ambassador: Ukraine Will Receive $2 Billion in US Weapons in the Coming Months
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 28, 2025
The US Ambassador to the North Atlantic Alliance urged Russia to end the war in Ukraine, claiming that President Donald Trump has “more cards to play.” Amb Matthew Whitaker said Trump could impose new sanctions on Russia, and $2 billion in US weapons would arrive in...
Israel Encouraged Qatar to Send Money to Gaza Knowing It Would Fund Hamas
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 28, 2025
A newly released memo from the Israeli government shows that Tel Aviv pressed Qatar to send money to Gaza, knowing the funds would benefit Hamas. The document adds to the pile of evidence that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu propped up Hamas for years before...
Sen. Rand Paul Slams Strikes on Boats in Caribbean as ‘Extrajudicial Killings’
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 27, 2025
Senator Rand Paul blasted President Donald Trump’s strikes on alleged drug traffickers as unconstitutional and illegal. “A briefing is not enough to overcome the Constitution. The Constitution says that when you go to war, Congress has to vote on it. … The drug war,...
Netanyahu: We’re Not Asking Permission From the US, We Just Tell Them What We’re Doing
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 27, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel does not need to ask permission from the US to go to war. He argued Israel was an independent country, but failed to mention the massive military aid that the US gives to Tel Aviv. “If you attack us, we...
Trump Responds to Russian Missile Test: We Have a Nuclear Submarine Right Off Their Shores
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 27, 2025
Following Russia’s successful test of a new nuclear-powered cruise missile, President Donald Trump warned that the US has a nuclear-armed submarine just off the Russian coast. "They know we have a nuclear submarine — the greatest in the world — right off their...
Trump Wants to Meet Kim Jong-un On Asia Tour
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 26, 2025
As President Donald Trump headed to Malaysia on the first leg of his Asia tour, he told the media to “put out the word” that he would like to meet with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un. “They have a lot of nuclear weapons, but not a lot of telephone service,”...
Netanyahu: Israel Does Not Need US Approval to Strike Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 26, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that he can order strikes in Israel at his discretion and that he is not controlled by the US. Haaretz reports that the Israeli leader said Sunday that Israel "does not seek anyone's approval" for strikes in Gaza. The...
Graham: Land Strikes in Venezuela a Real Possibility
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 26, 2025
Senator Lindsey Graham said that he believes the US will soon conduct strikes inside Venezuela. He went on to call for the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power. On Sunday, Graham was asked by “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennet if the...
NATO Countries Feud Over Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Pipelines
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 23, 2025
Hungary lashed out at Poland over Warsaw’s support of Ukrainian attacks on Russian pipelines. Budapest has repeatedly condemned Kiev for drone strikes that disrupt the flow of gas to Hungary. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski told Hungary's Foreign Minister...
News Roundup
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...
News Roundup 1/7/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 7, 2021
DC Trump supporters pushed past police and entered the capitol building as Congress was in the process of affirming the electoral college vote. The process was temporarily halted. One supporter was shot in the back of the neck by police officers and killed. Ashli...
News Roundup 1/5/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 5, 2021
US News Police arrested over 540,000 people for pot in 2019. Arrests were down 18% from 2018. [Link] The New York Stock Exchange reversed a decision to delist three Chinese companies. [Link] A federal judge blocked the State Department from sanctioning four members of...
News Roundup 1/4/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 4, 2021
US News A UK judge denies the US extradition request of Julian Assange. [Link] The Department of Health and Human Services announces it will not charge distilleries $14,000 fee for producing hand sanitizer. [Link] Illinois expunges half a million marijuana arrest...
News Roundup 12/31/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 31, 2020
US News Two Kentucky police officers were fired over the murder of Breonna Taylor. The two officers who were fired are the officer who killed Taylor and the officer who lied to get the warrant needed for the night raid on Taylor’s apartment. [Link] The Department of...
