Conflicts of Interest
A Real Attack on Journalism guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 15, 2019
On FPF #336, Will and Kyle discuss how the indictment of Julian Assange is an attack on journalism. Will exposes errors made in the mainstream media about the charges. The errors have led to the false belief that Assange's work did not fall under the category of...
Assange Arrested
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 12, 2019
On FPF #335, I discuss the arrest of Julian Assange. Assange was arrested by the UK after Ecuador's president rescinded his asylum. Assange now faces the potential of being extradited to the US; an indictment against Julian Assange charges him with crimes related to...
Trump Names the IRGC ‘Terrorists’
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 9, 2019
On FPF #334, I discuss the Trump admin naming Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terror organization. I explain the false arguments used by the Trump admin to claim the IRGC supports terror groups. The move makes a conflict with Iran more likely. Links Eric...
Trump’s Swamp
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 8, 2019
On FPF #333, I discuss Trump's dive into the swamp. 14 of Trump's ambassador nominations made significant donations to Trump's inauguration fund. Some of the nominations have been important posts such as Iceland and the UAE. On the campaign, Trump criticized NATO as...
How Fake Russiagate Hid a Real Scandal in Yemen guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 5, 2019
Will Porter returns to FPF to talk Russiagate, Yemen, and Israel. Will and Kyle take a victory lap on Russiagate. They explain how the Democrats have given Trump a huge win by spending so much power pushing the Russiagate conspiracy theory. The House passed a Yemen...
A Potential Antiwar Coalition
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 2, 2019
On FPF #331, I discuss the formation of a possible bipartisan antiwar coalition that works with Trump to end wars. The coalition would be made up of Republicans and Democrats often labeled as far-right or far-left members of their parties, like Ro Khanna and Rand...
Secret Nuke Deal with Saudi?
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 1, 2019
On FPF #330, I discuss Secretary of Energy Rick Perry signing at least six secret agreements with Saudi to allow American companies to sell the kingdom nuclear technology. Saudi Arabia has rejected buying a civilian nuclear program with safeguards to limit the ability...
Americans Continue to Believe the Russiagate Lie
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2019
On FPF #329, I update the fallout from the Mueller probe, which resulted in no new indictments. According to a recent poll, 48% of Americans continue to believe Trump - or his campaign - colluded with Russia. with only 9% changing their minds in light of Mueller's...
A Failed Bank Job in Haiti
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 27, 2019
On FPF #328, I break down how heavily armed American mercenaries got arrested outside the Haitian Central bank. The Intercept reports Haiti's president bribed a cutout to hire the Americans. The Americans then attempted to help the cutout transfer $80 million at the...
The End of Russiagate host Steven Clyde
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 25, 2019
On FPF #327, I run an interview from the Peace and Liberty Podcast with host Steven Clyde. Steven asks me questions about the Russiagate conspiracy and the end of the Mueller investigation. I debunk the biggest lies during the Russiagate conspiracy. I also talk about...
NZ Shooter’s War on the Grey Zone guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 22, 2019
Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss the New Zealand shooter's motive. The shooter wanted a war on the 'Grey Zone' in an attempt to try to drive cultures further apart. He was willing to commit disgusting acts of violence to achieve those ends. Will compares the...
Spy Budget, Oil Prices, & Yemen
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 20, 2019
On FPF #325, I cover several recent news stories. In 2020, the Trump Administration is seeking an $85 billion budget for intelligence agencies. US sanctions against Venezuela and Iran combined with OPEC oil production cuts could cause gas prices to rise. Secretary of...
Space Weapons, North Korea, & Citgo
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 20, 2019
On FPF #324, I break down several important news stories. An IG report shows billions of dollars were spent on the F-35 without oversight, and the US is planning to invest over $300 million on space lasers. The US will allow Citgo to make debt payments to Venezuela....
Congress Votes to End War
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 17, 2019
On FPF #323, I discuss Congress passing the Yemen War Powers Bill. The bill calls for an end of the US involvement in the Saudi-led war against Yemen. The bill continues to face hurdles and Trump has threatened to veto the bill. I explain what is in the bill and why...
The World’s Top Weapons Seller
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 14, 2019
On FPF #322, I discuss a report finding that the US sold more weapons than any other country. I explain how the elites behind the military-industrial complex benefit from the US welling weapons to 98 countries in 2018. The weapon makers buy influence in the US to help...
Chelsea Manning Fight the State
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 11, 2019
On FPF #321, I discuss Chelsea Manning's heroic refusal to testify in a secret federal court and her return to prison. Chelsea refused to testify in an unfair court by invoking her 1st, 4th, and 6th Amendment rights. Her rights were ignored, and she was thrown in...
Articles
Thousands of Unexploded Israeli Bombs in Gaza Provide Hamas With Weapons
by Kyle Anzalone | May 6, 2025
Hamas is using some of the thousands of unexploded bombs that now litter Gaza as weapons against the invading Israeli forces. Most Hamas munitions are created from cannibalizing dud bombs dropped by Israel.
US to Upgrade, Transfer Missile Defense from Israel to Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | May 5, 2025
The Donald Trump administration is moving forward with a Joe Biden-era plan to move a retired Patriot missile system from Israel to Ukraine. Washington will upgrade the air defense platform before transferring control to Kiev.
Trump Says US May Walk Away From Ukraine-Russia Talks
by Kyle Anzalone | May 4, 2025
President Donald Trump said at some point his administration may give up on attempting to bring an end to the war in Ukraine.
Israel Preparing Major Mobilization to Ramp Up Operations in Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | May 1, 2025
Tel Aviv is calling tens of thousands of reservists into active duty as the Israel Defense Forces fights a myriad of wars in Syria, Lebanon, and the occupied Palestinian territories. Many Israeli reservists have already served multiple deployments and are threatening to ignore orders to redeploy.
Report: Zelensky Believes Vatican Meeting Pushed Trump To Take Tougher Approach with Putin
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 30, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes his Vatican meeting with President Donald Trump successfully nudged the American leader to take a more aggressive stance towards Russia. Following the meeting with Zelensky, Trump suggested he might add more sanctions on Moscow.
US Tells World Court Israel Has Right to Starve Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 30, 2025
Two months into Israel’s latest siege of Gaza, an American official argued to the International Court of Justice that Tel Aviv is within its rights to deprive Palestinians of food, medicine, and other aid.
Israel Accused of Using ‘Starvation Warfare’ in Gaza at World Court
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 29, 2025
South Africa charged Israel with violating international law in Gaza during arguments to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Tel Aviv has imposed a full blockade of Gaza since the beginning of March.
Russia Confirms North Korean Soldiers Fought in Kursk
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 28, 2025
President Vladimir Putin confirmed that North Korean soldiers aided Russia’s military operations in Kursk. Moscow’s forces have not forced all Ukrainian troops out of Russian territory.
Russia Says Putin, Witkoff Meeting Made ‘Progress’
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 28, 2025
President Donald Trump’s envoy traveled to Moscow on Friday to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The talks followed a car bombing outside the city.
Russian General Killed by Car Bomb in Moscow Before Talks With US
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 28, 2025
A top Russian military commander was killed by a car bomb near Moscow. The attack happened just hours before US envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump Meets Zelensky, Suggests New Sanctions on Putin
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 27, 2025
President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelensky at the Vatican during Pope Francis’s funeral. Following the sit-down, Trump said he did not believe President Putin was committed to peace and posted that he would be adding new sanctions on Russia. Prior to the talks with Zelensky, Trump said a peace deal was close.
NATO Chief to Lobby Trump Not to Pressure Ukraine to Make Peace with Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 24, 2025
The head of the North Atlantic alliance is traveling to the US for meetings with top officials in the Donald Trump administration. Secretary General Mark Rutte is expected to push the White House not to force Ukraine into a peace deal with Russia.
News Roundup
News Roundup 9/3/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 3, 2020
US News California's legislature voted down a bill that would help hold police officers accountable. [Link] Trump signs an order that prevents landlords from evicting people who make less than $99,000 a year. [Link] A US court rules the spying program exposed by...
News Roundup 9/2/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 2, 2020
US News The DEA stole $43,000 from Stacy Jones as she attempted to travel through an airport. Jones is now a part of a class-action lawsuit against the DEA. [Link] Facial recognition systems make a large number of errors when people wear masks. [Link] The Department...
News Roundup 9/1/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 1, 2020
US News The NYT ran a story claiming that Ron Rosenstein limited the scope of Mueller’s investigation. A top prosecutor from Mueller’s office said the NYT story was false. [Link] US Special Representative to Venezuela, Elliot Abrams, says the US is ready to tighten...
News Roundup 8/31/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 31, 2020
US News At least 1,000 people in the US prison system have died from Covid. [Link] Venezuelan coup plotter Juan Guaido expects support from either Trump or Biden. [Link] The US is increasingly focusing on its European defense on the Arctic. [Link] The Trump...
News Roundup 8/28/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 28, 2020
US News A Florida woman will get $4.6 million from the state after prison guards beat her until she was paralyzed. [Link] New Jersey police vandalized the car of a man who filed a complaint against the department. The car’s tires were smashed, and windows were broken....
News Roundup 8/27/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 27, 2020
US News DNA evidence proves a man who spent 37 years in prison for rape is innocent. [Link] The cost of US nuclear weapons will skyrocket if the New State Treaty falls apart. The treaty is set to expire in 2021, and it will cost nearly half a trillion dollars. [Link]...
News Roundup 8/26/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 26, 2020
US News Two people were killed in the third night of riots in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The riots started after police shot James Blake in the back seven times. Blake’s family announced he will survive but is paralyzed. [Link] Nearly five million Americans became gun owners...
News Roundup 8/25/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 25, 2020
US News A judge rejected a police officer’s bid for qualified immunity. The police officer strip-searched a four-year-old while investigating a mother for leaving her kids in the car for a few minutes. [Link] A judge grants qualified immunity to a police officer who...
News Roundup 8/24/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 24, 2020
US News Arizona police stole a $15,000 Jeep over an alleged $25 pot sale. [Link] A police officer who kneed a man in the face 20 to 30 times gets qualified immunity. [Link] John Durham’s investigation questioned John Brennan for eight hours. The investigation said...
News Roundup 8/21/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 21, 2020
US News Steve Bannon has been arrested for defrauding donors to the “We Build the Wall” fundraiser. [Link] The US will use funds frozen by sanctions on Venezuela to fund the regime change effort against Maduro. [Link] UN Trump says the US will push for snapback...
News Roundup 8/20/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 20, 2020
US News Facebook banned over 900 pages that tied to the Q-Anon theory. Facebook also restricted over 10,000 Instagram accounts and 2,000 Facebook groups for supporting Q. [Link] A Texas police department arrested a man who created a parody account of the police...
News Roundup 8/19/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 19, 2020
US News Up to 40% of incoming college freshmen are delaying their first year. [Link] BlueLeaks documents reveal Wisconsin police were trained on spotting lies. However, the idea of being able to identify liars is junk science. The trainer, Reene Ellory, charges nearly...
News Roundup 8/18/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 18, 2020
US News Schools are calling the child services on the families of students who do not attend online classes. [Link] Newly leaked documents published by BlueLeaks shows TikTok cooperates with US law enforcement in handing over information about users. The FBI and DHS...
News Roundup 8/17/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 17, 2020
US News Joe Biden calls for a nationwide mask mandate. [Link] Minneapolis business owners are struggling to rebuild after riots because of city regulations. The regulations require businesses to prepay taxes to get a demolition permit. [Link] The Secret Service...
News Roundup 8/14/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 14, 2020
US News The US bars charter flights to Cuba. The US is attempting to increase economic pressure on Cuba. [Link] The US will require dozens of Confucius Institute branches in the US to register as foreign agents. [Link] The US deploys three B-2 Spirit bombers to Diago...
News Roundup 8/13/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 13, 2020
Europe The State Department IG finds that the US Ambassador to the UK, Woody Johnson, is inappropriate and ineffective. The report says he made inappropriate sexual statements and threatened to fire staff who gave him the bad news. The staff then felt they could not...
