The O'Reilly Update, June 9, 2026

Summary

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

Episode: The O'Reilly Update, June 9, 2026
Host: Bill O'Reilly
Contributor: Mike Slater
Date: June 9, 2026

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Overview

This episode of The O’Reilly Update covers several major news developments, including a federal judge’s ruling on H-1B visa fees, government efforts to denaturalize certain citizens, a rare earthquake affecting Florida, and a roundup of upcoming major sporting events. Bill O’Reilly’s “Message of the Day” focuses on the media’s obsession with President Trump—specifically his attendance at the NBA Finals—and the ongoing adversarial relationship between Trump and the press. The episode closes with historical insights about Chief Red Cloud’s meeting with President Ulysses S. Grant.

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Key Discussion Points

National News Highlights (with Mike Slater)

(00:09 – 03:03)

• H1B Visa Fee Overturned

  • A federal judge vacated the Trump administration’s $100,000 H1B employer application fee, ruling it violated the Federal Administrative Procedure Act and the Constitution.
  • Letitia James (NY Attorney General): Praised the decision, saying H1B visa holders are critical to sectors like medicine and education.
    • “A court put an end to this administration’s illegal attempt to destroy this critical program…” (00:40)
  • President Trump: Criticized H1B misuse, citing replacement of American workers as a major issue.

• Denaturalization Actions

  • The DOJ sued to denaturalize 17 individuals accused of lying or committing serious crimes during the naturalization process.
    • Example: One individual from Haiti sexually abused his daughter while in the process of becoming a citizen.
  • Todd Blanche (Acting Attorney General): “Getting US citizenship is a privilege... zero tolerance policy for the abuse of this process.” (01:25)

• Earthquake in Florida

  • A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off northwest Cuba, felt across Cuba, Mexico, and as far as Orlando, Florida—an area not typically prone to quakes. No major damage reported, but Cuba is already suffering from prolonged power blackouts.

• Big Sports Week

  • President Trump attended the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, the first sitting president at such a game.
  • Upcoming events:
    • FIFA World Cup opening game Thursday; a Somali referee was denied entry to the US for vetting issues.
    • UFC Fight Night at the White House on Sunday.

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The O’Reilly Message of the Day

(03:35 – 05:34)

• Focus: Media coverage of President Trump at the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals game.

• Bill O’Reilly reflects on Trump’s years-long Knicks fandom and recalls Trump revealing to O’Reilly his presidential ambitions at a Knicks game:

  • “It was at a Knick game when Donald Trump told me he was going to run for president. I replied, 'Of what country?' Always the wise guy.” (03:49)

• Media Bias:

  • O’Reilly claims media obsession with Trump leads to overblown stories about his public appearances, while President Biden would be ignored in similar contexts.
    • “If President Biden were attending, no one would care. Old Joe rarely did social things because Jill wouldn't let him.” (04:09)
  • Notes polarized public reaction—some boos were heard at Madison Square Garden, but O’Reilly dismisses this as unremarkable in New York.

• Larger Narrative:

  • O’Reilly frames ongoing media coverage as a “war” between Trump and the press:
    • “There is an actual war between the President of the United States and the American media. And at this point, Donald Trump is winning that war.” (05:09)

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Listener Mailbag and Commentary

(05:34 – 07:33)

• Media Personalities:

  • A listener expresses strong negative opinions on Scott Pelley and mainstream news shows like 60 Minutes.

• Foreign Policy:

  • A question on why President Trump hasn’t bombed Iraq “back to the Stone Age”—O’Reilly responds about the likely huge civilian casualties and global backlash:
    • “Because then I estimate 25,000 civilians would die and that would ignite a holy war between Muslims and non Muslims all over the world.” (06:10-06:13)

• E. Jean Carroll Legal Bills:

  • Listeners ask about the tax implications of legal settlements and attorneys’ fees; O’Reilly notes he wouldn’t have access to private tax filings but clarifies general tax rules.

• Show Feedback:

  • Multiple listeners praise O’Reilly’s recent long-form interview with Victor Davis Hanson, highlighting its comparative depth and insight.

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History Segment: “Something You Might Not Know”

(08:10 – 10:46)

• Chief Red Cloud & President Ulysses S. Grant
  • On this day in 1870, Chief Red Cloud, a prominent Native American leader, met with President Grant—their summit failed to change federal policy.
  • O’Reilly narrates Red Cloud’s life, his military successes against the US Army, the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie (which the US later violated), and the subsequent Wounded Knee massacre.
  • Notable fact: Red Cloud later converted to Catholicism and helped establish a mission for tribal children.
    • “Red Cloud realized individual warfare … would never succeed. So he united the tribes…” (08:45)
    • “The peace between the US and Red Cloud lasted two years. Tensions culminated in the massacre at Wounded Knee …” (09:40)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On H1B Ruling & Program Abuse:

  • Mike Slater paraphrasing Trump: “The H1B visa program has been misused and is undermining US economic and national security through the, quote, large scale replacement of American workers.” (00:52)

• Media and Trump:

  • Bill O’Reilly: “The media continues to be obsessed with Mr. Trump and that's why they are pounding the Knicks story. If President Biden were attending, no one would care.” (04:06)

• On Spectacle at Madison Square Garden:

  • Bill O’Reilly: “There were some boos at Madison Square Garden when Donald Trump waved at the camera and that will become another press driven spectacle.” (04:23)

• On US and Native American History:

  • Bill O’Reilly: “It was the first time that Indian forces had successfully defeated the U.S. army in a major battle.” (08:55)

• Listener Feedback on Victor Davis Hanson:

  • “Your impressive skills as an interviewer brought out his thinking on several important issues. It's getting best reviewed of all our Do It Live segments, I think. Victor Davis Hanson, brilliant man.” (07:10)
  • “Your show with Dr. Hanson was very informative. I felt I was back at Fordham … I think we're a little bit better than Fordham. A lot better.” (07:25)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• News Highlights with Mike Slater: 00:09 – 03:03
• O’Reilly Message of the Day: 03:35 – 05:34
• Listener Mailbag: 05:34 – 07:33
• History Segment – Chief Red Cloud: 08:10 – 10:46

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Tone & Style

• Direct, opinionated, and in O’Reilly’s confident, sometimes sardonic style
• Clear divisions between news analysis, commentary, and historical education
• Strong emphasis on the importance of factual reporting and skepticism toward legacy media institutions

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This summary captures the essential news, commentary, memorable lines, and historical context of the June 9, 2026, episode of The O’Reilly Update, in the voice and style of the participants.

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 Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Here's what's happening today in America. Another federal judge strikes citizens denaturalized earthquake in Florida and Big Sports Week tips off. That's all coming up. And Bill's gonna be here with your message of the day. But first, a federal Judge vacated President Trump's $100,000 fee for employers H1B visa applications. The federal judge said this fee violated the Federal Administrative Procedure act and the Constitution. Letitia James, the attorney general of New York, said every day thousands of people with H1B visas serve new Yorkers as doctors, teachers and other skilled workers. Teachers H1B visas are specifically for foreigners with a specialty occupation. Anyway, today a court put an end to this administration's illegal attempt to destroy this critical program and the many jobs it makes possible. Trump said that the H1B visa program has been misused and is undermining US economic and national security through the, quote, large scale replacement of American workers. Prior to this change, H1B visa fees were about $2,000 per application. There's about 100,000 H1B visas every year. But since this payment was announced In February, only 85 payments have been made. The Department of Justice filed cases to denaturalize 17 legalized migrants. The acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, said getting U.S. citizenship is a privilege. And under the steadfast leadership of President Trump, the Department of justice maintains a zero tolerance policy for the abuse of this process. Federal law allows for the deportation of migrants who committed deception during the citizenship of naturalization process. For example, one of these 17 guys from Haiti sexually abused his minor daughter during his naturalization process. While you're being naturalized, you have to attest under oath that you had not committed any crime for which you had not been arrested and you cannot conceal ongoing criminal conduct. An earthquake struck off Cuba's northwest coast, shaking Cuba, Mexico and Florida. Area not typically prone to quakes. This is a 6.1 magnitude. An earthquake this strong has not hit the area since 1880. Authorities have not reported any major damage or casualties. But Cuba's in bad shape right now. They've already had blackouts for many months now. The quake was felt as far away as Orlando, a big sports week. The president was at the NBA Finals yesterday at Madison Square Garden, the first sitting president to be at an NBA Finals game. Thursday is the opening game of the World Cup. A referee from Somalia was denied entry into America and at the Miami airport. He was determined inadmissible due to vetting concerns. Our first game is Friday at 9pm in Los Angeles against Paraguay. And then Sunday night is the UFC Fight Night at the White House. Main card set to begin at 8:00pm Eastern. First fight at 4:00 Eastern. I'm Mike Slater. From Politics by Faith, 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 Tuesday. Why is President Trump attending the Knicks spurs game? An issue. So what? The guy has followed the team for years. In fact, it was at a Knick game when Donald Trump told me he was going to run for president. I replied, of what country? Always the wise guy. The media continues to be obsessed with Mr. Trump and that's why they are pounding the Knicks story. If President Biden were attending, no one would care. Old Joe rarely did social things because Jill wouldn't let him. That was a really good story. Left untold, there were some booze at Madison Square Garden when Donald Trump waved at the camera and that will become another press driven spectacle. But a negative New York City reception is not a lot for the president. Last September, there was cheering at the 911 event at Yankee Stadium. I was there. But the Knicks draw a different crowd than the Yanks, more affluent and liberal. The media's obsession with President Trump will continue until he leaves office, but the damage the press has done to itself will vividly remain. If you watch my broadcast of no Spin News, you know there is an actual war between the President of the United States and the American media. And at this point, Donald Trump is winning that war. We'll see if the Nick situation adds to that victory. I'm Bill O'Reilly. I approve the message by writing it. You can reach me [e-mail] [e-mail] name

[Caller/Listener]

in town if you wish to opine. Male Richard I say good riddance. In my humble opinion, Scott Pelley is no better than Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, Leslie stahl, stop watching 60 Minutes. Many moons ago, Pelly was part of the reason. I thought he was all too often a pretentious jerk with a heavy twist of progressive liberalism. Okay. Tom Hand, Morrieta, California. Hey, Bill, why doesn't President Trump bomb Iraq back to the Stone Age? Because then I estimate 25,000 civilians would

[Bill O'Reilly]

die and that would ignite a holy

[Caller/Listener]

war between Muslims and non Muslims all over the world. A lot of unintended consequences there. Kevin Kennedy, Spanish Ford, Alabama, Eugene Carroll, if her legal bill was paid by somebody else, that should be taxable income. Did she report it on her taxes?

[Bill O'Reilly]

How would I know?

[Caller/Listener]

I don't get her taxes. That's private. What I do know is the lawyers who got the 7 million, and that's not in dispute. They have to declare it on their taxes. I mean, sorry, you got to understand the system. There's a lot of privacy laws in America. Stuart macagon, Whittier, California the Hanson Interview with Superb. We are very fortunate to have been able to watch your long form interview with this great American. Your impressive skills and interviewer brought out his thinking on several important issues. It's getting best reviewed of all our Do It Live segments, I think. Victor Davis Hanson, brilliant man. Martin Yala, South Ozone Park, New York, in Queens. Mr. Earlier show with Dr. Hanson was very informative. I felt I was back at Fordham. You in political science class. I think we're a little bit better than Fordham. A lot better.

[Bill O'Reilly]

In a moment. Something you might not know.

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[Bill O'Reilly]

you something you might not know. 156 years ago today, a Native American warrior met with President Ulysses S. Grant at the White House. The historic summit failed to change America's policy as the country continued its conquest of the West. Here is the story of Chief Red cloud. Born in 1822 in modern day Nebraska, the young Native American rose to prominence for his prowess on the battlefield. Red Cloud soon realized individual warfare against the US army would never succeed. So he united the tribes Lakota, Sioux, Northern Cheyenne and others of the Great Plains in 1868, Red Cloud launched a successful guerrilla campaign that completely paralyzed American operations in the West. It was the first time that Indian forces had successfully defeated the U.S. army in a major battle. To ensure a lasting peace, the two sides signed the Treaty of Fort Laramie. The agreement mandated that the USA abandoned three forts and seize construction of new bases on Indian territory. However, the Americans quickly broke the treaty and continued to expand west. In June 1870, Red Cloud and his entourage traveled to Washington to meet President Grant. No agreement was reached, but organized fighting stopped for a while. The peace between the US And Red Cloud lasted two years. Tensions culminated in the massacre at Wounded knee. There, the US army killed more than 300 Indian men, women and children as troops fought to disarm the tribes. And here's something else you might not know. In later years, Red Cloud converted to Catholicism. He supported the establishment of the Holy Rosary Mission on its reservation to convert tribal children. He died Dec. 10, 1909, at the age of 87.

[Caller/Listener]

Back in a moment.

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[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.