Conflicts of Interest
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Articles
Dems Calls for Biden to Rethink Unconditional Support of Israel
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 21, 2024
As Tel Aviv continues to ignore requests from Washington, a growing number of Democratic lawmakers are breaking with the White House and calling for placing conditions on aid the US sends to Israel. In recent days, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has twice...
Lawmakers Push Funding to Replace Weapons Used in Yemen
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 21, 2024
As the White House has started an open-ended and unauthorized war in Yemen, some members of Congress are pushing for legislation that would provide funding to replace the munitions dropped on the Middle East’s poorest nation. Politico reports, “As American warships...
Israel Rounds Up Thousands of Palestinians Without Charge or Access to a Lawyer
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 18, 2024
The Israeli Knesset has approved legislation that allows holding Palestinians deemed security prisoners for up to 180 days without access to a lawyer. Since October 7, Israel has placed thousands of Palestinians in administrative detention. On Monday, the Israeli...
California Senator Says Calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza Is ‘Dehumanizing Language’
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 18, 2024
In an interview with the LA Times, Sen. Laphonza Butler said that it was “dehumanizing” to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. The striking comments as Gaza has been turned into a humanitarian nightmare by an Israeli military campaign that has relied upon US support. The...
Israel Buys Tech for Mass Influence Operations
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 17, 2024
Israel has acquired systems that are designed to manage online discussions. Tel Aviv hopes the new technology can improve its sagging image, especially in the US. While Israel has been firmly backed by President Joe Biden, many of his supporters from 2020 are turning...
US Launches More Strikes Against Houthis in Yemen as Escalations Continue
by Dave DeCamp | Jan 17, 2024
CENTCOM says the strikes were launched early Tuesday The US military said Tuesday that it launched more strikes against the Houthis in Yemen as tensions in the region continue to escalate. US Central Command claimed that it hit Houthi anti-ship missiles. “At...
CIA Providing Israel with Intelligence on Top Hamas Officials
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 15, 2024
Two recent reports have shed light on the extent of US intelligence sharing with Israel since October 7. Both the CIA and Air Force have likely provided Israel with information to target Hamas collected from satellites and drones. The New York Times reports that in...
UN Says ‘Providing Aid Across Gaza Almost Impossible’ as Famine Nears
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 14, 2024
The UN’s top humanitarian coordinator said the crisis in Gaza is nearing famine as Israel further restricts aid to the besieged coastal enclave. In just over three months, millions have been internally displaced, hundreds of thousands are starving, and tens of...
New York Times Says Ukraine’s ‘Prospects Look Bleak’
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 14, 2024
One of America’s top news outlets paints a horrific outlook for the Ukrainian war effort. Ukraine’s forces are struggling even to hold territory. Kiev is running out of men and weapons to throw into the fight. Russian forces are now advancing in several positions....
This Week At The Libertarian Institute
by Will Porter | Jan 13, 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.
Pentagon Did Not Properly Track Over $1 Billion in Weapons Shipped to Ukraine
by Dave DeCamp | Jan 13, 2024
More than $1 billion in weapons that were shipped to Ukraine have not been properly tracked by the Pentagon, a report from the Defense Department’s inspector general has found.
US Officials Concerned About Split Between Zelensky and Military Chief
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 11, 2024
As the Ukrainian war effort lags into its third year, fractures have begun to emerge between top officials in Kiev. The most significant is the growing divide between President Volodymyr Zelensky and the head of Ukraine’s military, General Valery Zaluzhny. The split...
News Roundup
News Roundup 11/2/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 2, 2018
The city of San Diego will pay 17 strippers $1.5 million. San Diego police forced the strippers to pose for pictures. [Link] Trump says 10,000 - 15,000 troops will be deployed to the southern border. [Link] A NATO envoy and Russia hold talks. [Link] South Koreans can...
News Roundup 11/1/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 1, 2018
The US intelligence budget increased 11.6% this year. [Link] The brother of the king of Saudi Arabia returns to Saudi Arabia. [Link] Turkey claims Jamal Khashoggi was stranged as soon as he entered the consulate. [Link] Republican Senators tell Trump to suspend...
News Roundup 10/31/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 31, 2018
A new report calls for a massive buildup in America's Navy. [Link] A weapons maker will pay the US government $3.5 million after selling the military substandard parts. [Link] The Pentagon announces an additional 5,200 troops will be deployed to the southern border....
News Roundup 10/29/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 29, 2018
Trump says he will order 800 troops to the southern border to stop migrants. [Link] The Pentagon will deploy helicopters, engineers, and medics. [Link] The Pentagon grounds 24 F-35s over fuel system concerns. [Link] Col. Douglas Macgregor explains how Trump is dealing...
New Roundup 10/26/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 26, 2018
Russia is likely developing a new anti-satellite missile. It is expected to be completed by 2022. [Link] China threatens military action to prevent Taiwan from splitting with China. [Link] Saudi Arabia says the murder of Khashoggi was premeditated. [Link] US arms...
News Roundup 10/25/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 25, 2018
Police use fake social media accounts to surveil innocent people. [Link] Vice President Pence says the US will not rule out putting nukes in space. [Link] National Security Adviser John Bolton says the US will not withdraw from the INF Treaty until after talking with...
News Roundup 10/24/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 24, 2018
A court orders Yahoo to pay $50 million and provide free credit monitoring services for 200 million people for two years. Yahoo was found responsible for a massive security breach where personal information was stolen. [Link] CNN, MSNBC, and the Daily Beast featured a...
News Roundup 10/23/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 23, 2018
Trump suggests the US may withdraw from the INF Treaty with Russia. [Link] National Security Adviser John Bolton calls for the US to withdraw from the INF Treaty. [Link] Trump threatens to increase the size of the US nuclear weapons arsenal until other nations come to...
News Roundup 10/18/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 18, 2018
Recreational marijuana is now legal in Canada. [Link] 17 students were killed by a gunman in Russia. [Link] North and South Korea agree to reconnect roads and rail lines between the two countries. [Link] The US will spend $390 million to clean up a site contaminated...
News Roundup 10/17/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 17, 2018
The US is slowing the Korean peace process. [Link] Trump says Mohammad bin Salman denies involvement in the Khashoggi disappearance and Saudi Arabia is investigating the crime. [Link] CNN reports that Saudi Arabia will admit that Khashoggi died in the Saudi consulate....
News Roundup 10/16/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 16, 2018
Facebook bans false information about voting. [Link] The US budget deficit rose to $779 billion in fiscal year 2018. [Link] National Security Advisor John Bolton's Chief of Staff will leave the White House and head the Center for Security Policy. [Link] Ecuador...
News Roundup 10/15/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 15, 2018
The Washington Supreme Court outlaws the death penalty. [Link] Three Kentucky police officers went to a man's home and attempted to lure him into a fight after the man complained about police on Facebook. [Link] An innocent man spent over 20 years in prison after a...
News Roundup 10/12/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 12, 2018
The Senate approved 15 federal judges in a package deal without debate. An agreement to approve the judges was bipartisan so Senators could go to their home states to campaign. [Link] Facebook unpublished the pages of several independent media sites without...
New Roundup 10/11/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 11, 2018
Caitlin Johnstone explains why the glorification of Nikki Haley is unearned. [LInk] Russia is ready to extend the New START Treaty with the US. [Link] Erik Prince is meeting with influential Afghanis to push his plan to privatize the Afghan War. [Link] US...
News Roundup 10/10/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 10, 2018
Trump suggests Chicago police use stop and frisk. [Link] Google announces that it will not seek a contract form the Pentagon to build a cloud network. [Link] The hawkish Trump administration is pushing the world closer to annihilation. [Link] US Ambassador to the UN...
News Roundup 10/9/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 9, 2018
The Trump administration released a new counter-terrorism strategy. [Link] New Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh has a poor record on national security and war-making powers. [Link] Several US allies have considered buying the S-400 missile system from Russia. [Link]...
