The O'Reilly Update, July 3, 2026

Summary

Podcast Summary: Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

Episode: The O’Reilly Update, July 3, 2026
Date: July 3, 2026
Host: Bill O’Reilly
Contributor: Mike Slater

---

Episode Overview

This episode of The O’Reilly Update, airing on the eve of Independence Day 2026, focuses on current events in American news, with special attention to immigration enforcement, labor market trends, national infrastructure challenges amid summer heat, and upcoming Fourth of July festivities. Bill O’Reilly delivers his signature "Message of the Day" centered on patriotism, polling about America's ideals, and skepticism regarding concerns over democracy. The episode also delves into historical context with a segment on the Battle of Gettysburg, listener Q&A, and discussions on voting rights and gasoline prices.

---

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. National Immigration Enforcement Surge

• Deportation Goals and Arrests

  • In the past five days, 10,000 illegal immigrants have been arrested, aligning with a new target of deporting 2,000 illegal aliens daily set by Homeland Security.
    • “10,000 illegal aliens have been arrested in the last five days. This is in line with a new security goal of deporting 2,000 illegal aliens every day.” (Mike Slater, 00:37)
  • This is a decrease from the previous year's White House directive to deport 3,000 per day.
  • The enforcement drive has been low-profile, in keeping with a pledge by new Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen to operate “quietly.”
    • “He will keep the agency out of headlines and do the work quietly.” (Mike Slater, 00:54)

• Case Highlight: Minnesota Pardon

  • Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, previously a vice presidential contender, pardoned a Laotian man convicted of child sexual abuse, preventing his deportation and allowing retention of his legal status since 1994—even though the individual had pled guilty.
    • “Democrats protecting a child abuser.” (Mike Slater, 01:20)
  • Slater criticizes this as an example of problematic Democratic immigration policy.

2. Labor Market Trends: Foreign-Born Workforce

• The June jobs report shows a marked decline (700,000 fewer) in foreign-born labor force participants compared to last year, reversing trends from the Biden administration’s era.
  • "The number of foreign born people in the labor force fell by 700,000 from June of last year." (Mike Slater, 01:44)
• Slater attributes this to both deportations and “self-deportations,” impacting market dynamics.

3. National Infrastructure and Extreme Heat

• Over 160 million Americans are under extreme heat advisories; infrastructure struggles persist.
  • “It’s 2026 and we don’t have a power grid that can handle it being hot outside.” (Mike Slater, 02:04)
• NYC’s mayor urges residents to set ACs to 78°F, conserve energy, and unplug devices.
• Tone: Frustration with the perceived inadequacy of modern infrastructure.

4. Fourth of July Festivities

• Preview of national celebrations:
  • DC events include military flyovers from 1:15pm, presidential address at 9:45pm, and “the largest fireworks show in the history of the world” with 850,000 fireworks at 10:30pm.
    • “Again expected to be the largest fireworks show in the history of the world. 850,000 fireworks.” (Mike Slater, 02:26)

5. Bill O’Reilly’s Message of the Day: Patriotism and Democracy (02:48)

• O’Reilly reflects on a CBS poll:
  • 73% say the U.S. has achieved its founding ideals
  • 47% see America’s best days as past; 41% look to the future
  • 67% believe democracy is “under threat”
• O’Reilly expresses disbelief at the “democracy under threat” concern, asserting that his own ability to freely speak publicly is proof of robust democratic rights.
  • “My democracy is not in danger. And I have the biggest mouth in the country… Nobody is curtailing my rights. So what are these people talking about?” (Bill O'Reilly, 03:07)
• He posits skepticism:
  • “But it’s all fiction. If Trump does something and the Supreme Court says he cannot do it, then he doesn’t do it. That is called democracy. Are you getting that?” (Bill O’Reilly, 03:21)
• He observes that Americans’ patriotism is stronger outside urban centers:
  • “I still think most Americans love their country, but you have to get out of the urban centers to find that affection.” (Bill O’Reilly, 03:37)

6. Listener Mail & Q&A

A. Birthright Citizenship (04:39)

• Question: Can Guam and Puerto Rico be included for birthright citizenship?
• Response: Yes, as U.S. territories, both grant such rights.
  • "They're territories in the United States. They're part of us. They're just not states." (Mike Slater, 04:48)

B. SAVE Act Constitutionality (05:02)

• Question: Is the federal government’s enforcement of voter rules unconstitutional?
• O'Reilly: No; the federal government is enforcing constitutional provisions, so the SAVE Act is legitimate.
  • “It has constitutional authority to enforce what's in the Constitution. And that's what's happening with the SAVE Act.” (Bill O’Reilly, 05:19)

C. Gasoline Prices and Oil Company “Gouging” (05:34)

• Comment: Trump’s claims about oil companies price-gouging were criticized for blaming local stations.

• Slater: Defends Trump, says locals don't set prices; O’Reilly agrees.

  • "They don't make the prices. Trump's right on this. We're getting gouged." (Mike Slater, 05:56)

• Listener Observation (Diane Braga): Oil price increases are reflected instantly at pumps, but decreases are delayed.

  • O’Reilly: “Very good logic.” (Bill O'Reilly, 06:13)

D. Word of the Day (06:16)

• Word: “Nobitology”
• Light banter; Slater jokes he can’t do it justice.

7. History Segment: The Battle of Gettysburg (07:00)

• 163rd anniversary of the pivotal Civil War battle
• Recap of military events, casualties (25,000 per side in 72 hours), and Lee's retreat.
• Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address noted as landmark event.
  • “Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War... Each side suffered 25,000 casualties in less than 72 hours.” (Bill O'Reilly, 07:50)
• Civil War as “the deadliest conflict in U.S. history,” with 700,000 dead.

---

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Mike Slater on Democratic Immigration Policies:
  “Democrats protecting a child abuser.” (01:20)

• Bill O'Reilly on Democracy:
  “My democracy is not in danger. And I have the biggest mouth in the country... Nobody is curtailing my rights.” (03:07)

• On Energy Infrastructure:
  “It’s 2026 and we don’t have a power grid that can handle it being hot outside.” (02:04, Mike Slater)

• On Patriotism:
  “I still think most Americans love their country, but you have to get out of the urban centers to find that affection.” (03:37, Bill O’Reilly)

• On the Battle of Gettysburg:
  “Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War... Each side suffered 25,000 casualties in less than 72 hours.” (07:50, Bill O’Reilly)

---

Important Timestamps

• 00:09 — News highlights: deportations, labor force, energy alerts, July 4th preview
• 01:20 — Criticism of Democratic immigration policies
• 02:04 — Infrastructure warning amid national heat wave
• 02:26 — Details on DC’s Independence Day events
• 02:48 — O’Reilly’s “Message of the Day” on patriotism and democracy
• 04:39 — Listener mail: birthright citizenship
• 05:02 — Listener mail: voter laws and SAVE Act
• 05:34 — Listener mail: gasoline pricing and gouging
• 06:16 — "Word of the Day": nobitology
• 07:00 — Battle of Gettysburg: historical reflection

---

Tone and Delivery

The episode carries a brisk, fact-driven tone with O’Reilly’s trademark skepticism and directness. There is clear critique of Democratic policy on immigration and a patriotic, sometimes nostalgic, look at American life and values. Humor surfaces in lighter exchanges (e.g., the "Word of the Day"), while the history segment offers a somber, educational coda ahead of July 4th.

---

Conclusion

This episode blends sharp commentary on controversial national policies, real-time analysis of present-day and historical American identity, and listener engagement. O’Reilly and Slater position themselves squarely as defenders of “No Spin” analysis, with a pronounced focus on patriotism and institutional trust ahead of Independence Day.

Transcript

[Mike Slater]

Foreign.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Here you are listening to the O'Reilly update. Coming up next, the news with Mike Slater.

[Mike Slater]

Thank you, Bill. It is Friday, July 3rd. Happy Independence Day Eve. Here's what's happening today in America. Deportations up, foreign born workers down. Will you set it to 78? And Independence Day festivities. That's all coming up. Then Bill's gonna be here with your message of the day. But first, 10,000 illegal aliens have been arrested in the last five days. This is in line with a new security goal of deporting 2,000 illegal aliens every day. Last year, White House officials gave Homeland Security the goal of 3,000 illegal aliens deported every day. These recent arrests have been carried out with little publicity after Mark Wayne Mullen, the new Homeland Security secretary, pledged during his confirmation hearing earlier this year that he will keep the agency out of headlines and do the work quietly. Worth noting, in an effort to stop the deportation of illegal alien Governor Tim Walls of Minnesota. He was almost our vice president. He just pardoned a foreigner who was convicted of first degree sexual abuse of a 10 year old girl for four years. This person was from Laos. He was set to be deported. He pled guilty. He still avoided jail time somehow. But he did lose his legal status that he got in 1994 because of this conviction. But since Waltz pardoned him, he gets to keep his legal status. Democrats protecting a child abuser. In similar news, the June jobs report showed that the foreign born labor force has fallen sharply over the past year. The deportations and self deportations are affecting the job market. The number of foreign born people in the labor force fell by 700,000 from June of last year. This is a significant reversal from the labor market of recent years when a surge of immigration under the Biden administration especially expanded foreign born workforce. It's still hot outside. 160 million people under extreme heat. Advisories in America, not great. Leading up to the 4th of July, the mayor of New York City wrote that the power grid is working overtime to keep us cool. Set your AC to 78 degrees, turn off lights and electronics when you're not using them and unplug what you can. It's 2026 and we don't have a power grid that can handle it being hot outside. I hope you have a wonderful Independence Day. The D.C. events on Saturday. Military flyovers start at 1:15 and then continue like every 10 minutes until sunset. The president is supposed to speak at 9:45. Fireworks at 10:30. Again expected to be the largest fireworks show in the history of the world. 850,000 fireworks I'm Mike Slater from the podcast Politics by Faith. YouTube.com politicsbyfaith if you could please subscribe. Bill O'Reilly as your message of the Day next

[Bill O'Reilly]

Time now for the O'Reilly update. Message of the Day on this Friday. I'm thinking about patriotism. New poll From CBS finds 73% of Americans believe the USA has achieved the ideals it was founded upon. 26% say it has not. 47% think the best days for the country are in its past. 41% say in the future. The surprising figure is that 67% believe our democracy is under threat. I just don't understand that my democracy is not in danger. And I have the biggest mouth in the country. Who bloviates more than me? Or louder. Nobody is curtailing my rights. So what are these people talking about? Well, they don't like President Trump. They don't like what he does. But it's all fiction. If Trump does something and the Supreme Court says he cannot do it, then he doesn't do it. That is called democracy. Are you getting that? Ms. Now, I still think most Americans love their country, but you have to get out of the urban centers to find that affection. I'm Bill O'Reilly. I approve the message by writing it. You can reach me, [e-mail] [e-mail] Name

[Mike Slater]

in town if you wish to opine

[Bill O'Reilly]

now, let's go to the mail.

[Mike Slater]

William Wood, Valparaiso, Indiana. Can Guam and Puerto Rico be included as places for birth rights, citizenship?

[Bill O'Reilly]

Yes.

[Mike Slater]

They're territories in the United States. They're part of us. They're just not states. David Bryant, Seneca, South Carolina. I disagree with you, O'Reilly. I believe the SAVE act is unconstitutional. Federal government is imposing voting rules on the states when has no constitutional authority to do so. It has constitutional authority to enforce what's in the Constitution. And that's what's happening with the SAVE Act.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Okay? They want you to prove you're an

[Mike Slater]

American citizen, which as we went over earlier, all the states agreed upon.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Steve Schramm, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. When I voted for President Trump

[Mike Slater]

three times, I do not like his current statements about oil companies price gouging this incident. He has people thinking local gas they fill up with is a culprit. No, but the locals down on your

[Bill O'Reilly]

corner are told what to charge.

[Mike Slater]

They don't make the prices. Trump's right on this. We're getting gouged. Diane Braga, Mainville, Ohio as soon as the price of oil rose, we felt it immediately. The next day at the pumps. However, when prices drop, it takes weeks to see it at the pumps.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Very good logic.

[Mike Slater]

Okay, there's no doubt.

[Bill O'Reilly]

All right, Word of the day, no bitology. It's a good word.

[Mike Slater]

I can't give it justice.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Okay, in a moment, something you might not know.

[Ryan Reynolds]

Hey, it's Ryan Reynolds here from Mint Mobile. Now, I was looking for fun ways to tell you that Mint's offer of unlimited Premium Wireless for $15 a month is back. So I thought it would be fun if we made $15 bills, but it turns out that's very illegal. So there goes my big idea for the commercial. Give it a [e-mail] Switch upfront payment

[Cachava Announcer]

of $45 for 3 months, $90 for 6 months or $180 for 12 month Plan required $15 per month equivalent taxes and fees. Extra initial plan term only greater than 50 gigabytes. Me slow when network is busy.

[Bill O'Reilly]

C terms now the O'Reilly update brings you something you might not know. On this day in 1863, the Union army defeated the Confederates in what remains the largest military conflict in the history of North America. The ferocious skirmish lasted three days and forever changed the young republic. Here is the story behind the Battle of Gettysburg. Since the start of the Civil War, Robert E. Lee and his Confederate army enjoyed a series of victories. The general then planned an invasion of Pennsylvania using 80,000 troops. In his way was US General George Meade and 100,000 federal troops. On the morning of July 1, advance units of both forces contacted each other just outside the town of Gettysburg. By noon, the conflict was underway. The bloody battle waged for three days. On July 3, Lee tried one last time to break the Union lines. He ordered Pickett's Charge, a desperate maneuver that will go down as one of the worst military decisions of the Civil War. Exhausted picket, both armies held their positions until the night of July 4th. Then Robert E. Lee withdrew. The Union army was too weak to pursue the Confederates, who retreated to Virginia, never to invade the north again. Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War. Each side suffered 25,000 casualties in less than 72 hours. In November 1863, President Lincoln visited the battlefield to consecrate a new national cemetery. There, he delivered his famous Gettysburg Address. Robert E. Lee surrendered two years later. In its totality, the Civil War was fought in 10,000 places from Vermont to Arizona. 700,000Americans died during the conflict, more than all other wars combined. Back in a moment.

[Cachava Announcer]

Keep your wellness routine going strong all summer. Cachava's new travel packs help you Stick to your daily ritual even when you're on the go. Just one packet of Cachava's all in One Nutrition Shake provides complete nutrition wherever you are. With 25 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber. Greens adapt. Simplify your daily ritual. Go to cachava.com and use code news for 15% off. That's K A C-H-A-V A.com code news.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Thank you for listening to the O'Reilly Update. I am Bill O'Reilly. No spin, just facts. And always looking out for you.