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Thank you, Bill. It is Monday, August 3, 2026. Here's what's happening today in America. Strikes held back more water cyber attacks. Dems see a vulnerable seat. And Louisiana joins Alabama and Florida in this. It's all coming up. Then Bill's gonna be here with your message of the day. First, the president said he was going to attack Iran again, but once again backed off these new strikes, saying on Saturday night, late Saturday night, he was asked by several Middle Eastern countries to hold off as they had reached, quote, the parameters of a deal. The president said this would include the immediate, complete and total reopening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. Based on this request, I have agreed for the future benefit of the world and likewise the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a deal. The president has been at Camp David in recent days during which he vowed he would hit Iran until, quote, they can't take it anymore. There are now seven states reportedly that have had cyber attacks against our water systems. There's no indication that any water has been altered or made unsafe to drink at all. But officials are on high alert monitoring their systems to see if any adjustments are made to adjust water quality or change chemical treatment levels or water pressure. Minnesota was the first to report this publicly. There were 30 community water systems that were affected by cyber attacks. Michigan has joined them publicly as well. One would think this could have its origins from Iran. The president said, I don't think there was an Iranian cyber attack. The senator from Ohio, Bernie Moreno, has called for his former son in law to resign from Congress over allegations of domestic abuse against Bernie Moreno's daughter. Miller, who's running for reelection, has denied the allegation and sued his ex wife for defamation. Moreno said that the senator said if there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller fails them. He should not serve in the House of Representatives. He said he hoped to keep this matter private, but Max Miller's increasingly erratic and dangerous behavior has made that impossible. According to police records, Moreno's daughter told police that he threw her up against a wall and held a gun to her head and also threw hot water on her. He currently holds a safe Republican seat. Miller won it in the last election, 51 to 36. And then Dennis Kucinich, remember him? Dennis Kucanich got 12% of the vote as an independent. Louisiana's attorney general announced that Louisiana will launch an investigation into Fauci and whether he committed any other offenses that can be pursued. She said that Fauci lied and added that both Louisiana and Missouri deposed Foushee. Louisiana will be joining Alabama and Florida and investigating Fauci. I'm Mike Slater for the podcast Politics by faith. Bill O'Reilly has your message of the day next
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Time now for the O'Reilly update. Message of the day on this Monday, I'm thinking about the so called Biden tapes. Former President Joe Biden was paid $8 million to write a book, but he didn't really write anything because he's incapable of doing that. Instead, he hires a ghost writer. That's an author who actually does the work. The publishing company then puts Biden's name on the COVID and maybe the ghostwriter gets a little bit of credit. That's the way it works. So a guy named Mark Zawitzker takes extensive notes as he talks to former President Biden. He is the hired gun, the hired ghost writer. Earlier this month, the federal court said, hey, Mark, we want to see those notes. And the federal court did that because there was a lawsuit to get the information. Mr. Biden, of course, objected. He lost. Now, during the conversation with his ghostwriter, it's obvious the former president was totally befuddled. Also, he admitted to keeping classified material, quote, downstairs. The audio is not going to change anyone's mind. Progressives will pretend there's absolutely nothing wrong with old Joe. Conservatives see this as yet another cover up by outlets sympathetic to the Democratic Party. However, one thing is clear. The people who propped up President Biden should be held accountable, but they won't be. I'm Bill O'Reilly. I approve the message by writing it. You can reach me billoriley.com, billorilly.com name in town if you wish to opine now, let's go to the mail. Kathleen Adams, Knoxville, Tennessee. Bill, thank goodness you're still around. Yeah, that's what I say every time I get up. In three months, I turn 80. Situation in America is mind blowing. I'm glad you're giving your opinions. How sad people in this country are to even consider socialism. They're ignorant combined with sadness. Tony, concierge member Tony is under our protection. The more concerning question is why and how these left wing loons are winning elections. Who allowed Somalis to come into Minnesota? How did they get here? Why were they not vetted? How was Omar elected to the Senate? Well, that would be all voting and I guess you forgot about the Obama Biden policy of letting pretty much anybody in here with family members, connections, anybody run in, then I got here and once they hear if they run, the voters are the voters. Norman Concierge MEMBER I never thought communism would be a threat to the usa but here it is right on our doorsteps. If we traditionalists can keep communist Democrats and dominating the midterms, there's hope. Maybe society is going down. Educational system where do you read my book Confronting America? I'll lay it right out for you. What happened? In a moment something you might not know. Now the O'Reilly update brings you something you might not know. 103 years ago today, Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as president of the United States after the sudden death of his predecessor. While doctors claim the chief executive perished from a heart attack, many believe he was secretly murdered. Here's the story behind the mysterious demise of Warren Harding. On the evening of August 2, 1923, the Republican was resting in San Francisco after touring Alaska. At 8pm Harding was reading a newspaper inside a suite at the Palace Hotel when he began convulsing. Seconds later, he collapsed. First Lady Florence Harding summoned the president's personal doctor. He attempted to revive the chief executive, but failed. President Warren Harding, dead at the age of 57. Vice President Calvin Coolidge was sworn into office at 2:45am despite numerous requests, the first lady refused to authorize an autopsy. She then ordered her husband to be embalmed immediately. Harding's body was brought back to D.C. by train. Nine million Americans lined the tracks to honor the fallen president. In Washington, questions surrounding Harding's demise grew. Some newspapers call the death suspicious, intentional, even homicidal, said the president's personal physician. We are accused of starving the president to death, of feeding him to death, of assisting in slowly poisoning him. We are accused of being abysmally ignorant, stupid and incompetent. Unquote. In 1930, a former Harding official claimed Florence Harding intentionally poisoned the president for fathering an illegitimate child, which he did. And here's something else you might not know. To this day, the cause of Warren Harding's death is listed as heart failure, but his body has never been properly examined. The mystery surrounding Harding's death will never be solved. Back in a moment. Thank you for listening to the O'Reilly update. I am Bill O'Reilly. No spin, just facts. And always looking out for you.
This episode of The O’Reilly Update, hosted by Bill O'Reilly with news coverage by Mike Slater, delivers analysis and commentary on major current events in the United States. Key topics include U.S. foreign policy toward Iran, a wave of cyber attacks on water systems, political intrigue featuring controversial allegations in Congress, Southern states’ investigations into Dr. Anthony Fauci, scrutiny over President Biden’s "ghostwritten" memoir notes, and a historical mystery regarding President Warren Harding’s death.
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“Based on this request, I have agreed for the future benefit of the world and likewise the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a deal.”
— News summary of President’s statement, 00:39
“He admitted to keeping classified material, quote, downstairs.”
— Bill O’Reilly, 03:42
“Progressives will pretend there’s absolutely nothing wrong with old Joe. Conservatives see this as yet another cover up by outlets sympathetic to the Democratic Party.”
— Bill O’Reilly, 03:47
“Never thought communism would be a threat to the USA but here it is right on our doorsteps.”
— Listener Norman, read by Bill O'Reilly, 05:35
“We are accused of starving the president to death, of feeding him to death, of assisting in slowly poisoning him... ignorant, stupid, and incompetent.”
— Harding’s personal physician, quoted by Bill O'Reilly, 07:18
The episode maintains Bill O'Reilly’s signature direct, skeptical, and sometimes wry tone. Commentary is unapologetically opinionated, focusing on accountability, political division, and a call for scrutiny of leadership and institutions.
This summary covers all major segments and talking points, capturing both news bulletins and Bill O’Reilly’s editorial approach, offering a comprehensive resource for listeners and non-listeners alike.