Conflicts of Interest
An End to the Afghan War?
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 28, 2019
On FPF #368, I discuss Afghan peace talks, Iran, and Yemen. The US is about to enter the seventh round of peace talks with the Taliban. The upcoming round of talks will focus on a timeline for US troops to leave Afghanistan. Secretary of State Pompeo said he hopes for...
John Bolton and Escalation with Iran guest Joanne Leon
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 25, 2019
FPF #367 is a roundtable discussion with Joanne Leon of the Around the Empire podcast and Kyle. They break down the dangerous situation that has been escalating between the US and Iran. Joanne and Kyle uncover the war hawks who are pushing this war the hardest. ...
Is War with Iran Imminent?
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 24, 2019
For FPF #366, I play an episode of the Peace and Liberty Podcast hosted by Steven Clyde. Steven interviewed Will Porter and me on the potential war with Iran. We cover the recent developments and possible future tripwires for war. Steven Clyde is the host of the...
Livestream on Iran guests Will Porter & Steven Woskow
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 21, 2019
On the first FPF Patreon's Livestream, I'm joined by Will Porter and Steven Woskow to talk about Iran, the new Defense Secretary, and Venezuela. Iran shot down the unmanned US spy drone in (or near) Iranian airspace. The Trump administration has responded with hawkish...
Scott Horton on 5,000 Interviews
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 19, 2019
Scott Horton returns to FPF to discuss Will Grigg's new book, hitting the 5,000 interview mark, and who may be behind the attacks on ships near the Persian Gulf. The Libertarian Insitute published a book of Will Grigg's essays. Scott explains why every libertarian...
Cyberwar with Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 17, 2019
On FPF #363, I discuss the US taking an offensive approach in a cyber war with Russia, protests in Hong Kong, and the US blaming Iran for everything. The New York Times reports US Cyber Command is preparing to have the ability go on the offensive against the Russian...
Blame Iran
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 14, 2019
On FPF #362, I discuss how Iran is being blamed for the attack on two cargo ships in the Gulf of Oman. There are still many actors who may have had the incentive to attack the ships, and no one who is accusing Iran of carrying out the attack has presented any evidence...
China
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 12, 2019
On FPF #361, I discuss recent news about China. In Hong Kong mass protests have broken out to oppose a new law that allows extraditions to China. China appears to be seeking to oppose more control over Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the South China Sea. The US has grown its...
Fake News
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 10, 2019
On FPF #360, I discuss some misleading and incorrect stories that appeared in the mainstream media. Recent articles about Venezuela featured headlines suggesting four million people fled Venezuela this year. The reality is a UN report said less than three and a half...
Mueller’s Sly Speech guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 7, 2019
Will Porter returns to FPF to talk about Assange, Russiagate, and Yemen. A Swedish judge rejected a prosecutor's request to ask the UK extradite Assange to Sweden for questioning about sexual assault allegations in 2010. Will explains this may be some of the first...
Korean Peace & African Instability
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 5, 2019
On FPF #358, I discuss the effort to make a deal with North Korea and instability in some African countries. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan said he sees no reason to restart war games with South Korea. I explain this is a good sign that the US intends to...
China, Taiwan, & America
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 3, 2019
On FPF #337, I discuss news in the relationship between the US and China. Taiwan has become a more source of more tension as the US has increased ties with Taiwan. The US is also putting more pressure on the Chinese company Huawei. Tump's nominee for Defense Secretary...
Turkey & the Second Drone Age guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | May 31, 2019
Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss Turkey's drone program and drone proliferation. Turkey has developed surveillance and armed drones that are being used to target the Kurdish insurgents. Turkey is flying drones over its own citizens and has killed over 400 within...
A Memorial to the Wars
by Kyle Anzalone | May 29, 2019
On FPF #355, I talk about Memorial Day being used as propaganda for the wars. Common phrases like "they died for our freedoms" and "we are safe because of their sacrifices" are uttered by nearly everyone. The propaganda is effective in reducing criticism of US foreign...
Scott Horton on Assange, Yemen & Iran
by Kyle Anzalone | May 27, 2019
Scott Horton returns to FPF to discuss Assange, weapon sales to Saudi Arabia, and the new deployment of troops to the Middle East. Scott 'Fisks' the Assange indictment and explains who Julian Assage is a journalist. Scott and Kyle talk about Trump declaring a national...
Tripwires for War with Iran guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | May 24, 2019
Will Porter returns to FPF to break down events in the Middle East that could cause a larger conflict between the US and Iran. In Syria, the US is again claiming the Iran-backed Assad government is using chemical weapons against its own civilians. In Iraq, the US...
Articles
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.
US Nuclear Weapons Likely Transferred to UK
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 30, 2025
The US has likely positioned nuclear weapons in the United Kingdom for the first time since 2008, according to the Times.
Iran’s Top Lawmaker Calls Israel ‘Nazis of the 21st Century’
by James Rushmore | Jul 30, 2025
On Tuesday, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf denounced the Israeli genocide in the Gaza Strip, likening the Jewish state’s actions to those of Nazi Germany.
US Military Anticipates ‘Large-Scale Casualties’ in War With China
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 29, 2025
A US general said that any war with China would result in far more American casualties than the Global War on Terror. “Our assumptions for planning is that casualty estimates will be much higher than you might have seen or witnessed as part of the Global War on Terror...
AIPAC Quietly Removes Randy Fine from Endorsement List
by James Rushmore | Jul 29, 2025
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has removed US Congressman Randy Fine (R-FL) from its database of endorsed political candidates, The New Republic reported on Monday.
News Roundup
News Roundup 10/27/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 27, 2020
US News The Senate confirmed Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. [Link] The State Department approved $2.4 billion in new weapon sales to Taiwan. [Link] The US signed an agreement with India to share satellite and map data. [Link] Fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh...
News Roundup 10/26/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 26, 2020
US News The US will deploy Coast Guard cutters to the western Pacific to combat “illegal Chinese fishing and harassment.” [Link] The US and Japan kick off major war games in the Pacific. The games are a show of force to China and will include cyber warfare for the...
News Roundup 10/23/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 23, 2020
US News A former business associate of Hunter Biden, confirms the emails published by the NY Post are real and Joe Biden discussed overseas business with his son Hunter. [Link] In California, a school sent a letter to a 12-year-old boy threatening him with arrest for...
News Roundup 10/22/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 22, 2020
US News Joe Biden denies that his son Hunter profited off his names and called the leaked emails a ‘smear campaign.’ [Link] Trump is considering naming human rights groups like Amnesty International as ‘anti-Semitic’ and urged other governments not to support them....
News Roundup 10/21/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 21, 2020
US News House Republicans introduce a bill that labels China as the top national security threat to the US. [Link] The fiancee of Jamal Khashoggi is suing Saudi Crown Prince MBS over the death of Khashoggi in a US court. [Link] More US troops from Trump’s drawdown in...
News Roundup 10/20/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 20, 2020
US News The Trump campaign is protesting the debate topics because the final debate does not include foreign policy as a topic. [Link] The Director of National Intelligence says Hunter Biden’s emails are not Russian disinformation. [Link] The US and Russia are moving...
News Roundup 10/19/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 19, 2020
US News A North Carolina mother is suing the cop who handcuffed her 7-year-old, autistic son. The police officer then forced the boy into a prone position for 40 minutes. [Link] The Trump Administration has executed four federal prisoners this year. The executions...
News Roundup 10/16/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 16, 2020
US News The DOJ admits Trump lied on Twitter when he said he ordered all Russiagate docs to be declassified. [Link] House Democrats will work to prevent Trump from removing some troops from Germany in the 2022 NDAA. [Link] Putin proposes the US and Russia extend the...
News Roundup 10/15/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 15, 2020
US News The NY Post published emails that claim to show Hunter Biden traded access to his father, when he was Vice President, for a $50,000 a month board seat on a Ukrainian gas company. Facebook and Twitter are suppressing the story. [Link] YouTube will ban videos...
News Roundup 10/14/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 14, 2020
US News Defense lawyers for Michigan militia men accused of plotting to kidnap the governor says one of the most active members was an FBI informant. [Link] The WHO says 10,000 children could die a month from the Covid lockdowns. [Link] Trump’s arms control envoy said...
News Roundup 10/13/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 13, 2020
US News The White House is moving forward with three weapon sales to Taiwan. The sales of rocket launchers, air-to-ground missiles, and F-16 upgrades. The sale is increasing tensions with China. [Link] The US carried out airstrikes against the Taliban as the group...
News Roundup 10/11/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 12, 2020
US News Trump says he has fully recovered from Covid and will resume campaigning. [Link] A month before Breonna Taylor was murdered, police knew she was not involved in her former boyfriend’s drug business. [Link] Trump is hoping to strike a last-minute nuclear...
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....
