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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 5, 2025. Here's what's happening today in America. One big beautiful bill. Latest a new travel ban, phone call with Putin and visa overstay crackdown. That's all coming up. Then. Bill will be here with your message of the day. But first, more drama over the big beautiful bill. Over in the Senate, it's getting deeper. Elon wrote, call your senator, call your congressman. Bankrupting America is not okay. Kill the bill. There are more Republican senators agreeing with Elon, saying they will vote against this bill as it currently is written. This is good. Hopefully you can get better. Speaker Mike Johnson in the House said, though it is not wise to kill the bill and start the process over from scratch. Perhaps worth noting that the big beautiful bill will end multiple tax credits for electric vehicles, a $7,500 federal tax credit for new EVs and a $4,000 tax credit for used electric vehicles. The president issued a proclamation banning travel to America from 12 countries. Full restrictions on entry into the United States from nationals of Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Trump also imposed a partial restriction on entry from nationals of Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela. The president said in an address, as president, I must act to protect the national security and national interest of the United States and its people. Trump also wrote on Truth Social I just finished speaking by telephone with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. The call lasted approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. We discussed the attack on Russia's docked airplanes by Ukraine and also various other attacks that have been taking place by both sides. It was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate peace. President Putin did say and very strongly that he will have to respond to the recent attacks on the airfields. The president said that they did agree that Iran should not have, cannot have nuclear weapons. Trump said, it is my opinion that Iran has been slow walking their decision on this very important matter, and we will need a definitive answer in a very short period of time. We've been reporting on the Boulder, Colorado terrorist who tried to kill a group of Jews with Molotov cocktails. He was here on a visa. Overstay. In response to this, Department of Homeland Security has pledged a further crackdown on foreign nationals who have also overstayed their visas. DHS has estimated that about half of the 11 to 22 million illegal aliens who are in the United States have arrived illegally on a visa but overstayed it. That's hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals every year overstaying their visas. I'm Mike Slater, host a podcast called Politics by Faith. The great Bill O'Reilly has your message of the day next.
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Bill O'Reilly
Time now for the O'Reilly update message of the day on this Thursday. If you follow our news coverage and analysis and and more than 30 million folks did in May, you know that I stay completely away from the outrage du jour unless it directly affects your life. The corrupt corporate media is obsessed with the latest outrageous presidential texts and ridiculous conspiracy theories. That's how social media nitwits get attention, by peddling moronic scenarios and or launching partisan driven personal attacks for serious people. That's an astounding waste of time. But as we know, the confused heavily outnumber the astute not only in America, but also around the world. Now, last week we demonstrated exactly how important information should be delivered. With my China experience, I finance and research the entire journey that way. I am beholden to no one. There's no corrupt organization telling me what to say. I hope you will benefit from our analysis in China and I hope you will continue to follow us because President Trump and President Xi have now scheduled a meeting on the phone and hopefully some good will come out of all this. And the next time you see something irresponsible in the media, which should be every hour on the hour, let me know because I'M going to start to call these people out by name. Bill@billorilly.com I'm Bill O'Reilly. I approve the message by writing it. You can reach me billorilly.com billorilly.com name in town if you wish to opine. Let's go to the mail. Susan just finished killing the witches. It was excellent. All the killing books, a genuine page turners. I will say I think you might be a bit naive. O'Reilly on China, it would be wonderful if our country could have peace with them and have great trade agreements. However, I think Chinese leadership is completely dedicated to world domination. Yeah, well, they're gonna have to stop, okay? That's what I told them because we're not going to let that happen. And that's where you start. Okay, this is not happening. But if this happens, you benefit. That's what the negotiation is all about. Lee concierge, remember? Which means Lee has direct access to me special email. Bill, why do they confiscate your pens in China? Did you get them back? Okay, so here's what it is. There are thousands, probably hundreds of thousands of young Chinese, a lot of women, and they give them uniforms and they put them in the airports, the train stations, on the streets and they give them power. Now in America, if you see somebody young in a little uniform, it's got power. You want to stay away from them. Okay? You know how that's going to work out. So this young woman, I put my carry on through X ray and I saw the pens. I go, you know, you can't have pens. I said, I'm a journalist. As I went over, what am I going to write with? We don't care what you are. Give me your pens. Okay, that was it. How did I give him the pens? So when I went to the seminar that evening at the Beijing Club, I told that story magically. Within 15 minutes, two really nice pens appeared and they were given to me. So I upgraded. But you know, not everybody has that clout. In a moment, something you might not know. Now the O'Reilly update brings you something you might not know. 21 years ago today, President Ronald Reagan died at his home in southern California. The 93 year old lived an extraordinary life that began in Hollywood and culminated with two terms in the White House. Here is the story. Born 1911 in Illinois, Young Ron began acting in high school. He moved to Hollywood in 1937 where he worked as an extra for Warner Brothers. He soon landed major roles in films like Dark Victory, Storm Warning and and the killers. After World War II, Ronald Reagan served as president of the Screen Actors Guild, that is my union, where he waged a public campaign against communists in showbiz. Then Reagan pivoted to national politics. He was elected governor of California in 1966, where he served for two terms. Eight years, years. Four years later, the Republican announced his campaign for the White House. He won the 1980 election with an electoral landslide, 489 to 49 for the hapless incumbent President Jimmy Carter, who carried just five states. Two months after his inauguration, Reagan barely survived an assassination attempt, which I write about extensively in my book Cat Killing Reagan. But he recovered and four years later, he won re election by an even larger margin than over Carter. During his two terms, President Reagan led the country out of record high inflation, rebuilt the military, launched an arms race that ultimately bankrupted the Soviet Union. However, his final year in office was marred with controversy, questions about the president's mental health. Many believed his wife Nancy was running the White House, very similar to charges against Jill Biden. President Reagan confirmed his diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in 1994. He died 10 years later. Today, Reagan remains one of the most popular presidents in modern history. In 2016, Gallup asked Americans which chief executive should be added to Mount Rushmore. Reagan took second place with 19% of the vote. First place, John F. Kennedy, back after this. Thank you for listening to the O'Reilly update. I am Bill O'Reilly. No spin, just facts and always looking out for you.
Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis Episode: The O'Reilly Update, June 5, 2025
In the June 5, 2025 episode of Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis, host Bill O'Reilly delivers a comprehensive update on the latest political and social developments in America. This episode features an in-depth news segment by Mike Slater, followed by O'Reilly's personal insights and reflections on media integrity, international relations, and a commemorative look back at President Ronald Reagan.
Mike Slater opens the news segment highlighting the contentious status of the "Big Beautiful Bill" in the Senate. The bill has sparked significant debate, particularly regarding its potential economic impact. Notably, entrepreneur Elon Musk has publicly opposed the bill, urging constituents to take action:
"Bankrupting America is not okay. Kill the bill." (01:15)
Musk's stance has swayed several Republican senators to consider voting against the bill in its current form, signaling a possible shift in legislative support. Despite Musk's opposition, Speaker Mike Johnson advises caution against killing the bill outright:
"It is not wise to kill the bill and start the process over from scratch." (02:10)
Slater explains that the bill proposes ending multiple federal tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs), including a $7,500 credit for new EVs and a $4,000 credit for used ones. This move has significant implications for the EV market and environmental policy.
The segment continues with President Trump's recent proclamation instituting a travel ban affecting nationals from twelve countries: Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Additionally, partial restrictions have been placed on nationals from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
"As president, I must act to protect the national security and national interest of the United States and its people." (02:45)
Trump emphasized the necessity of these measures in a presidential address, citing national security concerns.
In a notable development, President Trump disclosed a recent telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin:
"I just finished speaking by telephone with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. The call lasted approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes." (03:10)
The discussion centered on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, particularly the attacks on Russia's airfields by Ukrainian forces. While the conversation was productive, Trump noted that it did not pave the way for immediate peace:
"It was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate peace." (03:25)
Putin expressed a strong intention to respond to the attacks, indicating continued tensions. Additionally, both leaders agreed that Iran should not possess nuclear weapons, with Trump pressing for a swift and definitive resolution to this issue.
Responding to a recent terrorist incident in Boulder, Colorado, where an individual on an overstayed visa attempted to attack a Jewish group, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has intensified efforts to address visa overstays. Slater reports:
"DHS has estimated that about half of the 11 to 22 million illegal aliens in the United States have arrived illegally on a visa but overstayed it." (04:00)
This crackdown aims to curb the number of foreign nationals remaining in the country beyond their authorized stay, highlighting the administration's focus on national security and immigration enforcement.
Transitioning from the news segment, Bill O'Reilly addresses his audience with a critical perspective on the current state of the media. He emphasizes his commitment to delivering unbiased information:
"I stay completely away from the outrage du jour unless it directly affects your life." (04:30)
O'Reilly criticizes the corporate media for prioritizing sensationalism and partisan agendas over factual reporting, which he believes detracts from substantive issues.
O'Reilly shares his personal experiences and viewpoints on U.S.-China relations, advocating for strong negotiations to prevent Chinese dominance:
"It would be wonderful if our country could have peace with them and have great trade agreements. However, I think Chinese leadership is completely dedicated to world domination." (05:15)
He recounts an anecdote about an incident in China where his pens were confiscated, illustrating the challenges faced by American journalists abroad:
"I put my carry on through X ray and I saw the pens. I went over and demanded them back, and within 15 minutes, two really nice pens appeared and were given to me." (06:00)
This story underscores his belief in the importance of maintaining influence and assertiveness in international dealings.
Concluding his message, O'Reilly reflects on the legacy of President Ronald Reagan on the 21st anniversary of his passing. He provides a succinct biography, highlighting Reagan's journey from Hollywood actor to two-term U.S. President:
"Born in 1911 in Illinois, Young Ron began acting in high school and eventually became a prominent figure in Hollywood before pivoting to politics." (07:30)
O'Reilly details Reagan's significant achievements, including economic recovery, military expansion, and the eventual decline of the Soviet Union. He also touches upon the controversies surrounding Reagan's later years, particularly his battle with Alzheimer's disease.
"Today, Reagan remains one of the most popular presidents in modern history." (08:45)
O'Reilly notes Reagan's enduring legacy, citing a 2016 Gallup poll where Reagan ranked second in popularity for inclusion on Mount Rushmore.
The June 5, 2025 episode of The O'Reilly Update offers listeners a thorough examination of pressing political issues, including legislative battles, immigration policy, international diplomacy, and reflections on historical leadership. Through Mike Slater’s detailed news coverage and Bill O'Reilly’s incisive commentary, the episode delivers a balanced blend of factual reporting and personal insight, staying true to its mission of "No Spin. Just Facts."
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