The O'Reilly Update, June 25, 2026

Summary

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

Episode: The O'Reilly Update, June 25, 2026

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Main Theme of the Episode

The June 25, 2026 episode provides a fast-paced rundown of major national and international news, focusing on law enforcement actions, judicial policies, political shifts, and cultural debates. Bill O’Reilly, joined by guest anchor Mike Slater, centers the discussion on crime, immigration enforcement, left-wing political victories, international responses to cultural change, and the financial and social consequences of progressive governance, with a particular look at recent events in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. DOJ Sentencing of Antifa Members

• DOJ Action: Nine Antifa members collectively received 450 years in prison for an armed attack on an ICE detention facility near Fort Worth on July 4, 2025.
• Details:
  • 12-person jury, 46 witnesses, 210 exhibits used in the trial
  • Attackers wore black, concealed faces, brought 11 firearms, body armor
  • Used fireworks as a distraction before opening fire on officers
  • One officer was shot in the neck; leader sentenced to 100 years for attempted murder
  • Five others got 50 years each, another individual received 70 years, and a further 30 years for an additional crime
  • Slater: "The Department of Justice did not hold back against antifa members." (00:23)

2. Judicial Ruling Limiting ICE Authority

• New Policy: A Biden-appointed federal judge in California blocked ICE from arresting undocumented immigrants in courthouses.
• Background:
  • Courthouse arrests were a Trump-era method considered safe by law enforcement
  • Judge's ruling prevents ICE from holding detainees over 12 hours (down from 72 hours)
  • Critics, including Homeland Security lawyers, frame this as "judicial activism"
  • Quote: “This judge’s ruling also prevents ICE from holding illegal aliens in short-term custody for up to 72 hours… A district judge ordering otherwise is naked judicial activism in service of an anti-American open borders agenda.” (01:04)

3. Far-Left Victories in New York Primaries

• Political Shift: All candidates endorsed by Zohran Mamdani (DSA, Democratic Socialists of America) won, unseating long-time incumbents.
• Notable Candidate:
  • State Senate DSA winner, a Palestinian Muslim woman, previously questioned apologizing for 9/11, drawing controversy
  • Quote: “These voters in New York, they want full-blown Marxists.” (01:41)
  • Impact: Highlights the desire among voters for more radical platforms beyond traditional Democratic policies

4. Denmark’s Move to Ban Islamic Call to Prayer

• Announcement: Denmark’s immigration minister declared intent to ban the Islamic call to prayer from public spaces.
• Rationale:
  • Ministers stated parts of Denmark feel “like a suburb of Islamabad”
  • Quote from the minister: “The call to prayer should not be heard over Danish rooftops. It has no place in Denmark.” (02:23)

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Bill O'Reilly’s "Message of the Day"

Topic: British Politics and American Apathy
Timestamps: 02:55 – 06:55

• Main Point: Starmer’s ousting in the UK is a product of failed progressive politics; most Americans are unaware or indifferent, but the UK's trajectory serves as a cautionary tale.
• Analysis:
  • Describes Britain as in decline: “garbage everywhere, Muslim neighborhoods unpoliced, Jewish enclaves frightened.”
  • Criticizes welfare-heavy policies: “The UK has become a welfare state… 441 billion a year is distributed to welfare seekers… 438 billion in taxes taken in. The treasury is quickly closing in on red ink.”
  • Compares to the US, pointing out America’s higher defense and education spending
  • Points to progressive policies as a reason for economic hardship and lack of public safety
• Quote:
  • “It is safe to say most Americans could not care less about British politics… When I was in London three weeks ago, it was clear the UK was tottering—garbage everywhere, Muslim neighborhoods unpoliced, Jewish enclaves frightened.” (03:05)
  • “Starman [Starmer] is out. Americans don’t care, but it is very instructive.” (06:50)

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Listener Mail Segment

Timestamps: 06:55 – 07:50

• Topics Discussed:
  • Qualifications of Far-Left Politicians:
    • Listener questions if elected officials overtly opposed to American principles can hold office; O’Reilly responds that taking the oath is mostly ceremonial—"people are going to justify whatever they do. It’s called rationalization."
  • Anthony Fauci’s Pardon:
    • Listeners question how pardons work, whether an "auto-pen" pardon can be canceled—O’Reilly says no, unless a whistleblower emerges.
  • Rand Paul and Fauci Investigations:
    • Skeptical listener suggests nothing will happen to Fauci; O'Reilly agrees but says public embarrassment is likely.

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“Something You Might Not Know” – American Revolutionary History

Timestamps: 08:11 – 10:53

• Colonial Leadership: Spotlights the influential Founders and their roles in creating the Constitution and Bill of Rights:
  • George Mason: Authored first Declaration of Rights.
  • Thomas Jefferson: Primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
  • John Adams: Legal theorist, defended British troops after Boston Massacre; shaped ideas of separation of powers and due process.
  • Samuel Adams: Organized Sons of Liberty, Boston Tea Party.
  • John Jay: Defined New York’s executive and legislative authority.
  • Benjamin Franklin: Secured French support for the revolution.
• Historical Note:
  • 56 delegates signed the Declaration of Independence, sent to King George III. British king’s response: “No people ever enjoyed more happiness or lived under a milder government than our American colonists.”
  • Quote: “Beginning in early July, 56 men signed their names to the Declaration of Independence. That document was eventually sent to King George III in London. Enraged, the monarch convened a special session of parliament.” (10:14)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Mike Slater:
  • “The Department of Justice did not hold back against antifa members. Nine of them received a total of 450 years behind bars.” (00:23)
  • “This judge’s ruling… is naked judicial activism in service of an anti-American open borders agenda.” (01:31)
• Bill O’Reilly:
  • “It is safe to say most Americans could not care less about British politics… When I was in London three weeks ago, it was clear the UK was tottering—garbage everywhere, Muslim neighborhoods unpoliced, Jewish enclaves frightened.” (03:05)
  • “Starman is out. Americans don’t care, but it is very instructive.” (06:50)
  • “You can take your oath and you can say I’m upholding the Constitution, because that’s what they do. Now you may not think they’re doing it. I think insurrection isn’t upholding the Constitution, but people are going to justify whatever they do. It’s called rationalization.” (07:14)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:09]—News headlines with Mike Slater
• [00:23]—DOJ crackdown on Antifa
• [01:31]—Judge’s ruling on ICE courthouse arrests
• [01:41]—New York DSA primary sweeps
• [02:23]—Denmark’s ban on Islamic call to prayer
• [02:55]—Bill O’Reilly’s Message of the Day (UK politics)
• [06:55]—Listener mail
• [08:11]—"Something You Might Not Know" (colonial history)
• [10:53]—End of substantive content, transition to advertisements

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Summary Flow and Tone

The episode moves briskly through pressing news items with a tone that is direct, skeptical of progressive policies, and focused on contrasting law enforcement, political trends, and cultural changes in the US and abroad. Bill O’Reilly’s commentary is unsparing and designed for an audience looking for "no spin" perspectives, often warning of the dangers of lenient policies and progressive overreach.

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This episode is a primer on the intersection of law, politics, and culture, sharp in its analysis, and unapologetic in its perspective. It's ideal for listeners wanting an unfiltered roundup of the day’s most hot-button issues, with a historical lens and a dose of pointed opinion.

Transcript

[Bill O'Reilly]

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 Thursday, June 25, 2026. Here's what's happening today in America. DOJ brings the hammer, Biden judge hits ice, a Mamdani sweep and Denmark says enough. It's all coming up. And Bill's gonna be here with your message of the day of first, the Department of Justice did not hold back against antifa members. Nine of them received a total of 450 years behind bars. 12 person jury heard from 46 witnesses saw 210 exhibits proving that these nine defendants wore all black, covered their faces, brought 11 firearms and body armor, shot off fireworks outside of an ICE detention facility outside of Fort Worth. They shot these fireworks off to distract the officers, then opened fire on them. One of these antifa guys fired 30 rounds at an unarmed officer. This was 4th of July last year. One of those rounds shot an officer in the neck. The leader of the Antifa group was sentenced to 100 years in prison for attempted murder. Five of them got 50 years and then another guy got 70 years for one crime and then 30 years for another. A federal judge appointed by Joe Biden is blocking ICE agents from arresting illegal aliens at courthouses. This judge is from the Northern District of California. The courthouse policy has been one that has been widely used by the Trump administration. They say it's one of the safest ways for ICE agents to conduct immigration enforcement. A Homeland Security lawyer says when a judge sentences a defendant, the defendant's taken into custody. If an alien is ordered removed by an immigration judge, the same thing should happen. A district judge ordering otherwise is naked judicial activism in service of an anti American open borders agenda. This judge's ruling also prevents ICE from holding illegal aliens in short term custody for up to 72 hours, requiring that individuals cannot be held longer than 12 hours. The Communists had a great day and Democratic primaries in New York. All three of Mamdani's backed candidates won. Two of them beat long incumbent TDS Democrats. But being TDS is enough for voters. These voters in New York, they want full blown Marxists. Another DSA candidate won a state Senate primary as a Palestinian Muslim woman who recently said of 9 11, the idea we have to apologize for a terror attack that a couple of people did and there's no apology or reparations for genocides or for slavery is something I find reprehensible. Denmark's immigration minister plans to ban the Islamic call to prayer from the country. They said that parts of Denmark felt like a suburb of Islamabad. He said the call to prayer should not be heard over Danish rooftops. It is no place in Denmark. I'm Mike Slater from the podcast Politics by Faith. Please [e-mail] politicsbyfaith Bill O'Reilly has your message of the day next.

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[Jillian Michaels]

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[Bill O'Reilly]

Now, the O'Reilly update brings you something you might not know. 250 years ago, assemblies across North America British colonies held their own conventions. There they decided whether to join the new nation that would eventually become the United States. Here are the most powerful men who dedicated their lives to the creation of a constitutional republic. Virginia led by George Mason. He drafted the first Declaration of Rights that would eventually be the basis of the Bill of Rights. Another powerful Virginian was Thomas Jefferson. Old Tom was the primary author of behind the Declaration of Independence with James Madison up in Massachusetts. John Adams was a leading legal mind who actually helped defend British troops after the Boston Massacre. His ideas shaped the concept of the separation of powers as well as due process. Samuel Adams, John's cousin, also played a major role in New England, he organized a patriot group called Sons of Liberty. The winter before his state's convention, his posse threw hundreds of pounds of British tea into Boston Harbor. John Jay emphasized the different authorities given to New York's chief executive, called the governor as well as the assembly in Albany. Benjamin Franklin advocated for independence in Pennsylvania. He was later deployed to Paris, where he secured military and financial aid from the French to fight the British. And here's something else you might not know. After each colony's convention decided to split from Great Britain, delegates were dispatched to Philadelphia. That summer, they gathered at the Pennsylvania statehouse. Beginning in early July, 56 men signed their names to the Declaration of Independence. That document was eventually sent to King George III in London. Enraged, the monarch convened a special session of parliament. Said George, quote, no people ever enjoyed more happiness or lived under a milder government than are American colonists. After eight years of war, Great Britain finally surrendered in 1783. Back after this

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