Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis Episode: The O'Reilly Update, July 14, 2025
Release Date: July 14, 2025

1. News Highlights with Mike Slater

Timestamp: [00:40]

Mike Slater kicks off the episode by addressing significant events in America over the past year:

• Anniversary of the Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump:

  • Event Details: On July 14, 2024, an assassination attempt was made on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. A 20-year-old shooter fired eight rounds from an AR15, hitting Trump in the ear. Within seconds, emergency responders neutralized the threat, ultimately resulting in the shooter's death “twelve seconds later” by the US Secret Service’s counter-sniper team.
  • Trump's Response: Despite the attack, Trump stood resilient, rallying the crowd with the words, “fight, fight, fight” just two days before the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin.
  • Trump's Reflection: Speaking to Lara Trump, he acknowledged, “they had a bad day. They had a rough day,” dismissing the incident as not part of a larger plot.

• Church Shooting in Kentucky:

  • Incident Overview: Two women, aged 72 and 36, were tragically killed in a church shooting. The perpetrator first shot a Kentucky State Police trooper before fleeing to the church, where he claimed four more lives.
  • Aftermath: The shooter was eventually killed by police after a carjacking incident.

• Federal Reserve Controversy:

  • Criticism from Russ Vogt: The head of the Office of Management and Budget criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for alleged false statements to Congress regarding a $2.5 billion renovation of office buildings near the National Mall. Vogt expressed horror at the cost overruns.
  • James Blair’s Statement: A White House deputy chief of staff, James Blair, emphasized the severity of the situation, stating, “if it is found out that Chairman Powell did lie to Congress... the board of Governors and the American people and the US Senate would have severe concerns.”

• Superman Movie Performance:

  • Box Office Figures: James Gunn's "Superman" opened strong in the U.S. with $122 million but underperformed internationally, grossing only $95 million across 78 markets and a mere $6.6 million in China.
  • Director’s Commentary: Gunn highlighted Superman’s American roots, contrasting him with the antagonist Zoran Memdani, emphasizing the character’s embodiment of “deep, profound American values.”

Mike Slater concludes his segment by setting the stage for Bill O’Reilly’s upcoming message of the day.

2. Bill O’Reilly’s Message of the Day

Timestamp: [04:33]

Bill O’Reilly transitions into his personal commentary, focusing on the current economic climate and geopolitical tensions:

• US Economic Concerns:

  • Key Issues: Rising national debt, trade wars impacting markets, and China’s strategic moves to undermine the US dollar by stockpiling gold.
  • Personal Strategy: O’Reilly shares his approach to safeguarding finances by investing in physical gold and silver through American Hartford Gold, endorsing their reliability and trustworthiness.

• Geopolitical Focus on Vladimir Putin:

  • Book Announcement: O’Reilly promotes his forthcoming book, "Confronting Evil," set to release on September 9th, 2025, which includes discussions on “Vlad Putin along with the Ayatollah Khomeini, Matung, and Adolf Hitler,” among others.
  • Analysis of Putin’s Actions: He labels Putin as a “psychopath” responsible for the COVID pandemic, drawing parallels to historical figures known for their malevolence.
  • Presidential Strategy: Critiques President Trump’s approach to dealing with Putin, expressing frustration that Trump’s optimism to persuade Putin to cease the Ukrainian invasion has not materialized.
  • Proposed Solutions: Advocates for stringent banking sanctions against Russia, suggesting a complete economic strangulation by enforcing global banks to cease business with Moscow under threat of severe repercussions from the EU and the US.

• Listener Mail Segment:

  • Biden’s Competency: O’Reilly addresses concerns about President Biden’s mental fitness, arguing that most Americans prioritize effective leadership over personal health issues.
  • Tax Incentives Inquiry: Responds to Ian Hudson from Memphis, Tennessee, clarifying that new tax incentives and cuts are already in effect for the 2025 tax filings.
  • Critique of Liberal Perspectives: Refutes claims from Chris Preston regarding Trump’s impact on wages and rent, labeling the critic as a “left winger” and dismissing the allegations.
  • Epstein Operation Speculation: Briefly touches on the investigations involving James Comey and other officials related to the Epstein case, asserting that they are under investigation but not formally called to testify.

3. Historical Insight: The Sedition Act

Timestamp: [09:28]

In the "O'Reilly Update," Bill delves into a historical analysis of the Sedition Act:

• Historical Context:

  • Legislation Passage: On July 14, 1798, Congress enacted laws purportedly to “protect the national interests of sovereign born citizens,” significantly restricting free speech and civil liberties.
  • Targeted Groups: The Act specifically targeted new immigrants, extending the residency requirement for citizenship from 5 to 14 years and granting the President authority to detain and deport individuals deemed undesirable without due process, directly violating the First Amendment.
  • Prosecution and Opposition: Fourteen members of the press and politicians were prosecuted under this act. Notably, influential figures like Thomas Jefferson and James Madison vehemently opposed the legislation, and President John Adams threatened resignation if it wasn't repealed.
  • Legislative Expiry and Legacy: The Sedition Act expired on March 3, 1801. However, one provision, the Alien Enemies Act, remains active.

• Modern Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act:

  • Trump’s Use of the Act: On March 15, 2025, former President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act to justify the deportation of international gang members involved in violent crimes, citing a “massive influx of undocumented people” as an invasion.
  • Supreme Court Ruling: In May 2025, the Supreme Court overturned Trump’s action with a 7-2 decision, emphasizing that illegal immigrants and foreign gang members are entitled to due process in the United States.

Bill O’Reilly concludes this segment by emphasizing the importance of historical legislation and its implications on current policies.

Conclusion

In this episode of "The O'Reilly Update," listeners are provided with a comprehensive overview of recent significant events, economic and geopolitical analyses, and historical insights that shape current affairs. Bill O’Reilly delivers his perspectives on the challenges facing the United States, critiques of political figures, and reflections on historical legislation, all aimed at informing and engaging his audience with “No Spin, Just Facts.”