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Thank you, Bill. It is Monday, July 20, 2026. Here's what's happening today in America. American killed, lettuce recalled, a new baby boy, and soccer is finally over. It's all coming up. Then Bill is going to be here with your message of the day. First, US Forces struck Iran for the ninth consecutive night. CENTCOM said the strikes will continue degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz. A US Service member was killed Saturday during what CENTCOM called a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian one way attack drone. We have no further information yet on this American. The International Atomic Energy Agency said it was looking into reports of an overnight attack on a construction site of a planned nuclear plant in Iran. The IAEA said it was early in the construction process and last time they checked there was no nuclear material there. Jordan's army says they stopped three Iranian missiles from landing in their country. Taylor Fresh Foods said it is voluntarily recalling all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico as we have this ongoing parasite outbreak across the country. It's hit at least 1,600 people. The shredded lettuce was sold in 27 states between June 29 and July 16. Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina.
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You were one of those states. The FDA the took a sample of shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, which was not a part of the recall and it tested positive for the parasite. This is spread through human fecal matter. Usha gave birth to their fourth child, a son, Alec Neal Vance, J.D. said everyone is happy and healthy. Everything went well. He was born at Walter Reed National Medical center at the White House Medical Unit. JD recently said, I want more babies in the United States of America. I want more happy children in our country, and I want beautiful young men and women who are eager to welcome them into the world and eager to raise them. The World cup is now over. So if you had World cup fever like I did and mourn for a moment, and if you don't like soccer, you made it through, you don't have to hear about soccer for another four years. This year's winner, Spain, Argentina, played a man down due to a red card for the entire overtime. This is Spain's second World cup since 1930. The last was in 2010. It is now officially 40 days until the first game of college football. Saturday, August 29th. You can start the countdown and forget all this soccer stuff ever happened. I'm Mike Slater. My podcast is Politics by Faith. You can subscribe@YouTube.com politicsbyfaith the great 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 immigration in America, which has been a chronic problem for what, 20 years? 15 years? Another migrant in Maine was shot dead by ICE last week. Very frustrating. We already know about the incidents in Minneapolis. Two people who interfered with law enforcement were killed by ICE agents. Then another individual was gunned down in Houston. Now in Maine, a Columbia national has been killed. Problem is that we, the American public, don't hear much from Mark Wayne Mullen, the secretary of homeland security hasn't gone on TV or radio to explain what the deuce is happening. The border czar, Tom Homan, who I like and who I've spoken with on television recently, said the administration would institute a, quote, short pause on traffic stops chasing migrants. But President Trump, as you may know, overrode that almost immediately. Now the feds have to give us more information about ICE and their techniques because these killings affect every single person living in this country. I am rigorous in my support of knowing who is here in America, but this kind of chaos generated by the federal government has got to cease. Maine, where the latest migrant was killed, now may go Democrat after all of the craziness up there. I'm Bill O'Reilly. I approve the message by writing it. You can reach me billoriely.com, billoriley.com, name in town if you wish to opine. Now, let's go to the mail. Michael Roark, Anchorage, Alaska. Why is William Port, Virginia, Williamsburg, Virginia I'm sorry, never brought up people talking about US History in the Revolutionary War. Williamsburg was the colonial capital for a while. Yeah, but it was representing Virginia, not the United States. Representing one tape. Remember the House of Burgesses and know who the big guy was? Patrick Henry, the big guy. But. But they never represented the United States. They just represented Virginia. That's why it's not part of the revolutionary experience. Rick Bunting, Port Charlotte, Florida. We just got back from Norway. We can only get CNN and BBC. CNN coverage is more biased than in the usa. That's interesting. Would it be helpful to report usa, Europe, CNN comparisons? No, it's look, CNN bought the airport stuff and they bought the hotel stuff all over the world early. That was a Ted Turner buy. But they can put on what they want. Ralph Camasso, Spring Hill, Florida. Appears that Mayor Mamdani's plan is to freeze rents. When landlords don't give up the properties, the city will take them over under eminent domain. Very possible. Mandami wants to drive all private landlords out of New York City. No doubt about it. And he'll regulate that until it happens. In the meantime, the people living in those apartments are going to see a lot of mice and other rodents, roaches. It's horrible. And Mandani is not going to fix it. In a moment, something you might not know. Now, the O'Reilly update brings you something you might not know. 82 years ago today, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was nominated by the Democratic Party to run for an unprecedented fourth term in the White House. It would mark the final months of World War II, the start of mandated term limits, and the end of Roosevelt's life. Here is the story. In 1940, FDR broke tradition dating all the way back to George Washington. He would run for a third term despite objections from some lawmakers. There was no constitutional barrier in FDR's way. He defeated Republican Wendell Wilkie in a landslide for 449 to 82. The next four years were brutal for Roosevelt and the rest of the country as the exhausted president led the global fight against fascism. Ignoring doctor's orders and pleas from his family, FDR decided to run again. In 1944, he defeated Republican Thomas Dewey in another electoral blowout. On January 20, 1945, a frail Roosevelt was sworn into office for the fourth time. FDR's declining health was concealed from the public. The man suffered from partial paralysis, lung problems and heart disease. He often smoked 50 cigarettes a day. On April 12, 1945, Roosevelt was at his Georgia compound when he began complaining about a terrible headache. Quickly, he slumped over in his chair and died from a massive stroke at the age of 63. As the nation warned, politicians worked to formalize George Washington's historical precedent and prevent future presidential dynasties. In 1951, the government ratified the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, barring any individual from serving more than two terms in the White House. 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.
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Podcast: Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis
Host: Bill O'Reilly
Episode: The O'Reilly Update, July 20, 2026
Date: July 20, 2026
This episode of The O'Reilly Update delivers a direct, fact-driven look at major events unfolding in the U.S. and abroad. The show features a news roundup from Mike Slater, O'Reilly's personal commentary (the Message of the Day), and responses to listener mail, coupled with a historical segment. The primary topics include escalating tensions with Iran, a national food recall, recent incidents involving ICE agents, and reflections on presidential term limits. The tone is characteristically forthright and unvarnished, sticking to the "no spin, just facts" premise.
Speaker: Mike Slater
U.S. Military Strikes Iran
Food Safety Alert: Lettuce Recall
Personal News: New Arrival
Sports Update: World Cup Ends
Speaker: Bill O’Reilly
Speaker: Bill O’Reilly
Williamsburg, Virginia & U.S. Revolutionary History
International Media Bias
New York City Rent & Eminent Domain
Speaker: Bill O’Reilly
This episode delivers the signature O’Reilly style: quick-hit, fact-focused news, pointed political commentary, and insights into both current events and historical precedents. The major takeaway is a deep concern about transparency and government accountability—especially concerning border enforcement—paired with a reminder that American history often shapes contemporary policy debates. The episode straddles hard news and personal opinion, keeping listeners engaged with both urgency and historical context.