Conflicts of Interest
Libya’s Strongman
by Kyle Anzalone | May 22, 2019
On FPF #352, I discuss the military power of the Libyan Field Marshal Haftar. Haftar came to power in the vacuum left by Obama's war in Libya and now controls most of Libya. The strongman has acquired a fleet of fighter jets and 10,000s of troops. He has also built up...
Weapons
by Kyle Anzalone | May 20, 2019
On FPF #351, I discuss weapon sales and their impact on geopolitics. Turkey said it will buy the S-400 and S-500 air defense systems from Russia. The US approved $1 billion in Raytheon made missiles to Canada, Japan, and South Korea. Google is funding a company that...
The Bad Guys with Guns
by Kyle Anzalone | May 17, 2019
On FPF #350, I argue that the armed US government agents are often the bad guys with guns on American streets and overseas. A recent editorial in the NYT explains how cops in Baltimore became the bad guys. I explain how US troops end up becoming the bad guys with guns...
Military Buildup in the Gulf guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | May 15, 2019
Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss his recent writing on events in the Persian Gulf. Will breaks down the deployment of US forces to the Gulf and the alleged sabotage against four ships at a UAE port. Will and Kyle give their analysis on the events and the...
The Legal Battles of Assange & Manning
by Kyle Anzalone | May 13, 2019
On FPF #348, I update the persecution of Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning. The UK sentenced Assange to a 50-week sentence for violating bail. The US is seeking his extradition on charges related to the Manning Leaks. Now Sweden is also seeking his extradition. ...
War with China, Iran or Venezuela?
by Kyle Anzalone | May 10, 2019
On FPF #347, I discuss the reckless actions the US is taking against China, Iran, and Venezuela. Trump new tariffs could restart the trade war with China. He is also increasing challenges to Chinese territorial claims in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea....
Papadopoulos: Agent or Mark guest Joanne Leon & Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | May 8, 2019
Will Porter and Joanne Leon return to FPF to do more debunking of the Russiagate conspiracy theory. Joanne, Will, and Kyle focus in on the story of George Papadopoulos. According to the conspiracy theory, Papadopoulos was connecting Trump's campaign to Russia for...
Empire Failures guest Marko Marjanovic
by Kyle Anzalone | May 6, 2019
Marko Marjanovic returns to FPF to talk about Venezuela and Syria. Kyle and Marko discuss how US regime change efforts in Venezuela have failed to topple Maduro. The US actions have hurt the Venezuelan people and increased Maduro's popularity. In Syria, Assad is...
Trump’s Power Grabs
by Kyle Anzalone | May 3, 2019
On FPF #344, I discuss how Trump is expanding the President's powers. The US joined the Yemen War without Congressional approval under Obama. Trump's veto of the Yemen War Powers bill proves Congress has no ability to check the war powers of the president. The...
Another Coup Attempt in Venezuela
by Kyle Anzalone | May 1, 2019
On FPF #343, I discuss Juan Guaido's latest failed coup attempt against Maduro. Guaido posted videos with a few Venezuelan soldiers, and they took control of a small area outside of an airbase. Thousands of protesters joined Guaido. Maduro called for Venezuelans to...
‘We Are At War’ With Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 29, 2019
On FPF #342, I discuss DNC Chair Tom Perez statement, 'we are at war' with Russia. I explain how this hysterical thinking is reflective of the current DNC political leadership. The Democrats are at fault for losing the 2016 election. However, they continue to try to...
Marine Held for NK Embassy Break-In
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 26, 2019
On FPF #341, I discuss a former Marine being held on an extradition request from Spain for stealing electronics from the North Korean embassy in Madrid. The break-in occurred in the days leading up to Trump's second summit with Kim Jong-un. While few details of the...
Iran & Chelsea Manning’s Bail guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 23, 2019
Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss his recent articles published at RT. The appointment of a new IRGC leader - who is considered a hardliner - is a sign that Iran is reacting to the US withdrawing waivers for oil sanctions. Will and Kyle give an analysis of the...
Mueller Report: Reaction Vs. Reality
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 22, 2019
On FPF #339, I discuss the Mueller Report. #Russiagate's true believers saw the report as a vindication of their false narrative; I debunk many of their claims. I break down the best analysis of the Mueller Report, showing it for what it really is. I update Trump's...
Scott Horton: The Importance of Wikileaks pt. 2
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 18, 2019
Scott Horton returns to Foreign Policy Focus to explain the importance of Wikileaks. Scott discusses some of the cruelest crimes of the American Empire and our allied states. He details Wikileaks documents that show Israel is an apartheid state. Scott Horton is the...
Scott Horton: The Importance of Wikileaks pt 1
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 17, 2019
Scott Horton returns to Foreign Policy Focus to explain the importance of Wikileaks. Scott breaks down how leaks from Chelsea Manning helped to expose the cruelty of the Iraq War. He debunks so of the most common lies about Wikileaks. Scott also discusses some soon to...
Articles
Biden Says He’s Considering Dropping Charges Against Julian Assange
by Dave DeCamp | Apr 10, 2024
President Biden on Wednesday said he’s considering a request from Australia to drop the charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
Top Dem Questions F-15 Sale to Israel, White House Restates Commitment to Tel Aviv
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 10, 2024
One of the top-ranking Democratic members of the House questioned a sale of 50 fighter jets to Tel Aviv as Israeli forces conduct a brutal war against Gaza. An increasing number of Democrats are now opposed to unconditional military aid and weapons sales to Israel....
Bill to Extend Mass Surveillance Program Fails House Vote
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 10, 2024
A group of 19 House Republicans bucked GOP leadership and voted with Democrats against a bill that would extend Section 702, the law that allows for mass surveillance and the collection of Americans’ data. On Wednesday, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA)...
Iran Opens New Damascus Consulate After Israeli Strike
by Dave DeCamp | Apr 9, 2024
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian was in Damascus on Monday to inaugurate a new site for Iranian consular services after Israeli airstrikes destroyed the former consulate building and killed seven Iranians, including two senior generals.
US Transfers Weapons Seized in Middle East to Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 9, 2024
US Central Command reported it had sent thousands of small arms and rocket launchers to Ukraine that it seized in the Middle East. The move comes as the White House is desperately seeking arms to send to Ukraine as Congress is yet to approve President Joe Biden’s $61...
Aid Experts Warn Gaza Death Toll Could Exceed 100,000
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 9, 2024
A group of aid experts said that more than 100,000 Palestinians could be killed by a combination of Israeli strikes, famine, and plague if the humanitarian conditions in Gaza are not significantly improved. In an interview with Haaretz, Francesco Checchi, professor of...
Israel Seeks to Sell Weapons Used in Gaza Slaughter
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 8, 2024
Israeli weapons markers are selling some weapons platforms that have been utilized during the onslaught in Gaza. Tel Aviv’s arms industry has found buyers among several Asian countries as Washington tries to make allies in the region, preparing for a future war with...
Russia Repels Major Drone Attack on Military Base
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 7, 2024
Ukraine conducted a large-scale drone swarm attack on a military base inside Russia, but Moscow’s air defense appeared to have downed the UAVs. As Ukrainian forces continue to lose territory across a vast frontline, Kiev has increasingly resorted to attacks on Russian...
This Week At The Libertarian Institute
by Will Porter | Apr 6, 2024
The Empire never sleeps – but neither do we. Missed a story? We’ve got you covered. Check out this week in review at the Libertarian Institute.
As Ukraine’s War Effort Fails, Kiev Embraces Neo Nazi ‘Bad Guys’ Attacking Russia
by Connor Freeman | Apr 5, 2024
As a result of fighting Moscow as a NATO proxy for more than two years, Ukraine’s armed forces have depleted their manpower, air defenses, arms, and ammunition. Since the catastrophic failure of Kiev’s summer counteroffensive last year, the war effort has focused more...
IDF Admits To Killing Elderly Hostage on October 7
by Will Porter | Apr 5, 2024
An elderly Israeli woman abducted by Hamas during the group’s surprise attack last year was likely gunned down by an IDF helicopter, an internal probe concluded.
Blinken: Israel Becoming ‘Indistinguishable’ From Hamas
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 5, 2024
Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a stark warning to Tel Aviv that Israel risked becoming no different from Hamas if it did not curb civilian casualties in Gaza.
News Roundup
News Roundup 10/7/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 7, 2020
US News The DNI declassified a memo from former CIA director John Brennan saying Hillary Clinton had a plan to distract from her email server by blaming Russia for hacking her leaked email. [Link] The Michigan Supreme Court strikes down the governors Covid-19 lockdown...
News Roundup 10/5/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 5, 2020
US News The US unloads 1.1 million barrels of Iranian oil pirated from a tanker. [Link] American Airlines and United Airlines are threatening to cut 10,000s of jobs. The Democrats are pushing for another bailout. [Link] Reps Gabbard and Massie call for the charges...
News Roundup 10/1/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 1, 2020
US News Voters in four states will decide if marijuana will become legal. [Link] Julian Assange could end up in the supermax prison in Colorado. [Link] The US will base the massive USS Hershel Williams in a Greek port near the disputed region with Turkey. [Link] The...
News Roundup 9/29/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 29, 2020
US News Rand Paul and Thomas Massie are working with Democrats on ending the president's ability to shut down the internet. [Link] A member of Mueller's special counsel says he always doubted the Russian collusion story, and the investigation had a "get Trump" vibe....
News Roundup 9/25/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 25, 2020
US News The attorney of Mike Flynn releases documents on Crossfire Razor. [Link] John Durham unredacted a footnote in the Horowitz Report that shows a sub-source of the Steele Dossier was the subject of an FBI counterintelligence probe from 2009-2011. [Link] The US,...
News Roundup 9/24/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 24, 2020
US News A grand jury charged one of the three police officers involved in the murder of Breonna Taylor. The officer was charged for wanton endangerment for firing into Taylor’s neighbor’s apartment. [Link] Kentucky’s governor announces the National Guard will enter...
News Roundup 9/23/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 23, 2020
US News The Cost of War Project finds the Pentagon transferred at least $1.6 billion in weapons to police departments under the 1033 Program since 9/11. The number is likely higher as the Pentagon undervalues the surplus weapons it gives away. [Link] Earlier in the...
News Roundup 9/22/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 22, 2020
US News As details emerge on the Oracle/Walmart deal to buy TikTok, Trump is threatening to block the deal if it does not give enough control to American companies. The deal will create 'TikTok Global,' which will provide the TikTok to Americans. The Chinese company...
News Roundup 9/21/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 21, 2020
US News The US will ban WeChat and new downloads of TikTok. Users with the TikTok app already downloaded will be able to use it until mid-November. Trump continues to demand the platform be sold to an American company. [Link] After ByteDance announced it would sell...
News Roundup 9/18/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 18, 2020
US News Senate Democrats announced a new bill that will spend $350 billion to counter China. The bulk of the money will be used to fund tech in the US, and $125 million is for weapons. [Link] Trump says he will sign an executive order to promote “patriotic education.”...
News Roundup 9/17/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 17, 2020
US News A 46-year-old Texas woman died on the floor of her jail cell after the prison failed to give her prescribed medications and appropriate medical care. [Link] A judge rules Pennsylvania’s lockdowns are unconstitutional. [Link] A judge blasts prosecutors US...
News Roundup 9/16/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 16, 2020
US News The mayor of Louisville announces the taxpayers of his city will pay $12 million to the family of Breonna Taylor. So far, the police officers who murdered Taylor have not been charged. [Link] Trump says he will sell advanced weapons to states that normalize...
News Roundup 9/15/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 15, 2020
US News Joe Rogan offers to hold a four-hour Trump/Biden debate. Trump has accepted the invitation. [link] Federal regulations make forest management impossible and fuel the forest fires in the western US. [link] A US citizen was charged with terrorism by Venezuela....
News Roundup 9/14/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 14, 2020
US News Tik Tok rejected Microsoft’s offer to buy the social media app. Tik Tok signed a deal with Oracle instead. Trump threatened to ban Tik Tok in the US if it was not sold from the Chinese owned ByteDance by the end of September. [link] During the George Floyd...
News Roundup 9/11/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 11, 2020
US News Nebraska allowed a $25,000 property to be sold without notifying the owner over a $900 tax bill. [Link] Hundreds of Covid stimulus checks went to Australians. [Link] Foreign Policy Six of Oregon’s largest helicopters that could assist in fighting wildfires are...
News Roundup 9/10/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 10, 2020
US News US airlines are asking for another $25 billion bailout. The airlines already received a $39 billion bailout. [Link] The US will stop doing additional covid screening for international travelers. [Link] Consortium News breaks down day three of Assange’s...
