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Foreign Policy Focus #160 – Trump’s CPAC Speech
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 26, 2018
On FPF #160, I breakdown Trump's CPAC Speech. In the speech, Trump celebrates increased military spending and moving the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. Trump also makes threats and announces new sanctions against North Korea. I point out Trump's lies and explain...
Foreign Policy Focus # 159 – Yemen Cheat Sheet
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 23, 2018
On FPF #159, I discuss a Bloomberg article claiming to be a summary of the Yemen Humanitarian Crisis. I break down who all the players in the Yemen Civil War. I debunk some of the most common myths from the US media and government about Yemen. I explain why the...
Foreign Policy Focus # 158 – When Syrian Lives Matter
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 21, 2018
On FPF #158, I discuss the mainstream media's attention turning back to Syria. The Assad bombing of East Gouta has allowed the mainstream media to push the "Assad must go" line. The mainstream media have used Iran's and Russia's role in Syria to claim those states are...
Foreign Policy Focus #157 – Mueller Indictment Insanity with Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 19, 2018
Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the new indictments by the Mueller Probe. Will and Kyle debunk the lies that surround the claim "Russia hacked the election." We break down the responses to the new incidents by Leon Panetta, Rachel Maddow, Brian...
Foreign Policy Focus #156 – Afghan and Korean Peace
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 16, 2018
On FPF #156, I discuss the peace process in Korea and Afghanistan. On the Scott Horton Show, Peter van Buren explained why there was a reason to be optimistic about the hope for peace in Korea. The Taliban have offered to have peace talks with the US. I also update...
Foreign Policy Focus #155 – Rand Paul is Right on War
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 14, 2018
Senator Paul takes advantage of the government budget process to call out American's 7 wars, the huge Defense budget, and the futility of American Interventionism. I discuss Mike Pence's statement on North Korea. I also update the Afghanistan War, the Riyadh...
Foreign Policy Focus #154 – Syrian Civil War: Iran V. Israel
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 12, 2018
On FPF #154, I discuss the Olympics and Syria. The Koreans entered the games under a unified flag. Mike Pence and Kim Yo-jong have received a lot of attention for their appearance at the opening ceremony. John Bolton claims the sanctions against North Korea have...
Foreign Policy Focus #153 – Trump's Military Parade
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 9, 2018
On FPF #153, I discuss Trump's plan to have a military parade. The Left reacted in a hysteria, claiming Trump is now a dictator. However, this ignores that past presidents have given Trump dictatorial powers. Bush tortured people, Obama had secrete kill lists, both...
Foreign Policy Focus #153 – Trump’s Military Parade
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 9, 2018
On FPF #153, I discuss Trump's plan to have a military parade. The Left reacted in a hysteria, claiming Trump is now a dictator. However, this ignores that past presidents have given Trump dictatorial powers. Bush tortured people, Obama had secrete kill lists, both...
Foreign Policy Focus #152 – War Propaganda with Trey Weaver
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 7, 2018
Trey Weaver joins Foreign Policy Focus to discuss war propaganda. The war propaganda changed Americans minds on the Syrian Civil War. Bush used fear to scare Americans into the Iraq War. A media blackout masks the genocide in Yemen. Kyle and Trey also identify some...
Foreign Policy Focus #151 – How Mattis Plans to Defend America
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 5, 2018
On FPF #151, I break down the new National Defense Strategy and the Defense Secretary's speech. Mattis declares that "Great Powers" like Russia and Chian are a higher threat to Americans than jihadists. He says the American military ability is eroding, but the US...
Foreign Policy Focus #150 – Another War in Yemen
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 2, 2018
On FPF #150, I discuss the new war that broke out between tribes in southern Yemen. A group of tribes known as the Southern Separatists are attacking the Saudi backed government. The UAE is providing support to the Southern Separatists. The Southern Separatists have...
Foreign Policy Focus #149 – State of the Union with Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 31, 2018
Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to respond to Trump's SOTU. Trump hit on several foreign policy issues including ISIS, Iran, North Korea, Guantanamo Bay, and Afghanistan. Will and Kyle debunk myths, explain how Trump gets it wrong, and analyze his proposed...
FPF #148 – The Myth of Iranian Influence
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 29, 2018
On FPF #148, I start with updates on Operation Olive Branch and Afghanistan. Turkey continues to threaten the US and allied Kurdish forces in Syria. In Afghanistan, a Taliban suicide bombing has killed over 100. I break down an interview of retired Admiral General...
Foreign Policy Focus #147 – Americans' Enemies
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 26, 2018
On FPF #147, I discuss the enemies of the American people. North Korea seeks security from the US. In Syria, the US identifies Russia, Iran, and the Syria government as enemies. However, those countries fight the jihadist groups that look to harm Americans. American...
Foreign Policy Focus #147 – Americans’ Enemies
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 26, 2018
On FPF #147, I discuss the enemies of the American people. North Korea seeks security from the US. In Syria, the US identifies Russia, Iran, and the Syria government as enemies. However, those countries fight the jihadist groups that look to harm Americans. American...
Articles
UN Oversight Office Closes Investigation Into Four Staff Over Alleged Ties to Hamas
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 28, 2024
Four of the 12 employees of the UN Palestinian Relief Agency (UNRWA) under investigation by the UN’s internal inspector’s office had their cases closed due to lack of evidence. In January, Israel claimed 12 members of UNRWA participated in the Hamas attack on October...
Ben Gvir Wants Israeli Police to Create ‘Local Response Teams’ to Protect Jews Outside of Israel
by Connor Freeman | Apr 25, 2024
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, an extremist settler and Jewish supremacist, has called on the police commissioner to create “local response teams” globally to protect Jewish communities overseas. This comes amid a wave of antiwar protests on...
Ukraine Sidelines Abrams Tanks After Russian Drone Attacks – AP
by Will Porter | Apr 25, 2024
The Ukrainian military has opted to withdraw its US-supplied M1 Abrams main battle tanks from the front lines due to the threat posed by Russian drones, American officials told the Associated Press.
ByteDance Will Shut Down TikTok in US Rather Than Comply with Divestment Demand
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 25, 2024
ByteDance says it will not sell off its popular video-sharing app TikTok after President Joe Biden signed a law that will ban the platform from American users in nine months if it is not sold away from Chinese ownership. Several sources inside ByteDance say TikTok is...
Biden Signs TikTok Ban, But Campaign Will Remain on Platform
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 24, 2024
The same day that Joe Biden signed a massive foreign military aid bill that includes a provision to ban TikTok for US users, the President’s reelection campaign says it will remain on the platform through this year’s election. On Wednesday, President Biden signed a...
UK to Send Record $620 Million Military Aid Package to Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 23, 2024
The UK announced its largest-ever military aid package for Ukraine, totaling $620 million (£500 million). Though Washington remains Kiev’s most prominent backer, some NATO countries have scrapped together aid packages to attempt to keep the Ukrainian military fighting...
Polish President Says Country Is Willing to Host NATO Nukes
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 22, 2024
The leader of Poland said Warsaw was willing to host nuclear weapons from a NATO country in response to Russia moving strategic arms into Belarus. The Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the proposal “absolutely massive.” In an interview with Fakt, Polish...
US to Blacklist Israeli Military Unit Accused of Killing American Man
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 21, 2024
The State Department will place an ultra-Orthodox Israeli military unit on a blacklist preventing US weapons from reaching its soldiers. The sanctions, expected to be announced on Monday, have angered Tel Aviv. The move by Washington follows officials speaking with...
This Week At The Libertarian Institute
by Will Porter | Apr 20, 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.
House Passes $95 Billion Foreign War Bills
by Will Porter | Apr 20, 2024
US lawmakers passed a raft of legislation containing some $95 billion in military aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, also approving a bill that will allow Washington to hand Kiev assets seized from Russia and pave the way for a ban on TikTok.
One Killed in Explosion at Iraqi Base
by Will Porter | Apr 20, 2024
One Iraqi militia fighter was killed and eight others injured after a large explosion rocked a military base south of Baghdad, Iraqi officials said.
New Amendment Would Force Reps Who Support Ukraine Aid to Join Kiev’s Military
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 18, 2024
Republican Rep. Majorie Taylor-Greene has proposed an amendment requiring lawmakers who vote in favor of the $60 billion Ukrainian aid bill to join the country’s military. Taylor-Greene and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) have pledged to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson...
News Roundup
News Roundup 12/19/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 19, 2019
US News The House votes for two articles of impeachment against Trump. Tulsi Gabbard voted present. [Link] The US national debt increased by $1.2 trillion in 2019. [Link] The 2020 NDAA requires the DNI to release a report on who is responsible for the murder of Jamal...
News Roundup 12/18/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 18, 2019
US News A North Carolina police officer has been fired after throwing a middle school student against the wall. [Link] The House reveals a $1.4 trillion budget bill. As well as funding the government, the bill also raising the tobacco age to 21. [Link] A FISA Court...
News Roundup 12/17/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 17, 2019
US News Over half the sheriffs in Washington state are refusing to enforce a new gun law. [Link] North Korea DefSec Esper says the US expects North Korea to carry out more weapons tests. [Link] Russia and China call for some sanctions to be lifted on North Korea. The...
News Roundup 12/16/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 16, 2019
US News The US is withholding crucial evidence in the Assange case from his defense team. [Link] Peter Thiel’s Palantir gets a $111 million contract to provide software to the Army. [Link] The 2020 NDAA includes a requirement of Trump to sanction the construction of...
News Roundup 12/13/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 13, 2019
US News Fifteen Department of Veterans Affairs employees and vendors of the VA are charged with defrauding the department out of millions of dollars. [Link] The 2020 NDAA includes sanctions against Syria, Iran, and Russia for war crimes in Syria. The sanctions will...
News Roundup 12/12/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 12, 2019
US News The 2020 NDAA establishes a civilian ROTC. The program will train people for future jobs at the Department of Defense. [Link] The US tells the UN that it is willing to be more flexible in talks with North Korea. [Link] The US will suspend operational trainings...
News Roundup 12/11/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 11, 2019
US News As Chicago and New York police officers cut back on proactive policing, the crime rate fell. [Link] The number of substantiated claims of sexual and personal misconduct in the Army increased over the past year. [Link] At a private fundraising dinner in...
News Roundup 12/10/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 10, 2019
US News Rep. Duncan Hunter says he will resign after the holidays. [Link] US immigration has separated 1,100 children from their parents since the summer of 2018 when a judge ordered the Trump admin to stop separating children from parents. [Link] The FBI IG releases...
News Roundup 12/9/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 9, 2019
US News The charges against journalist Max Blumenthal have been dropped. He was accused of simple assault while trying to deliver food to the Venezuelan embassy in DC. No evidence was produced of the assault, and what evidence that may have existed appears to have...
News Roundup 12/6/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 6, 2019
The New Cold War Putin said the US is rapidly developing military technology. [Link] Putin says Russia will extend the New Start Treaty without any preconditions or discussions. [Link] North Korea Trump and Kim Jong-un return to name-calling as North Korea’s year-end...
News Roundup 12/5/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 5, 2019
US News A US sailor killed two civilians Department of Defense employees before killing himself at the Pearl Harbor Shipyard. [Link] The New York Times publishes drawings by CIA torture victim Abu Zubaydah of the abuse inflicted on him. [Link] The Mexican President...
News Roundup 12/4/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 4, 2019
US News Texas is seeking the death penalty against a man who killed someone breaking into his home. The intruder was a SWAT team member in a no-knock raid. The police only found a glass pipe and grinder. [Link] The Navy awards General Dynamics with three-quarters of a...
News Roundup 12/3/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 3, 2019
US News Trump is using the PATRIOT Act to indefinitely detain a non-US citizen in the US. Trump is the first president to use this power. [Link] The Trump administration is considering adding a regulation that would require all US citizens to be photographed entering...
News Roundup 12/2/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 2, 2019
US News The California DMV is making $50 million a year selling drivers information. [Link] Jordan Smith explains fingerprint analysis can be a complex and subjective science. The so-called experts who testify in criminal trials have dubious qualifications. [Link] The...
News Roundup 11/27/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 27, 2019
US News Three Baltimore men were free after spending 36 years in prison for a murder they did not commit. [Link] Rand Paul highlights millions of US tax dollars going to waste on subsidizing Serbian cheese and getting fish addicted to nicotine. [Link] The Supreme...
News Roundup 11/26/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 26, 2019
US News A new Medicare tool that is intended to allow seniors to easily pick the most affordable plan regularly gives incorrect information. This leads seniors to pick the wrong insurance plan. [Link] Amazon claims it was not awarded the JEDI contract because of...
