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Thank you, Bill. It is Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Here's what's happening today in America. Third country back on Cuban power. Back off. Iran's new supreme leader now out and Team USA for the win. It's all coming up. Then Bill's gonna be here for your message of the day. But first, a Minnesota judge blocked the deportation of illegal aliens to so called safe third countries. Well, the Department of Justice asked an appeals court to reverse the decision. And two to one, the first Circuit Court of Appeals did. So far, the president's plan to send illegal aliens to these third safe third countries has enabled the deportation of over 300 illegal aliens. These are the countries that have signed a deal with America, like Eswatney and Rwanda and Ghana. The migrants include many who were not deportable because their home country refused to accept them. So what are we supposed to do with them? The Department of Homeland Security praised the ruling. They said it has been vindicated by the first circuit. DHS talked about these activist judges and accused them of interfering with the lawful authority of DHS to remove illegal aliens to a country willing to accept them. Officials in Cuba reported an island wide blackout yesterday, 11 million people without power. The president on Friday said the island has not received oil shipments in more than three months and was operating on solar power, natural gas and thermoelectric plants. And the government has had to postpone, they say, surgeries for tens of thousands of people, although they do have a universal healthcare. On Friday, the president confirmed that Cuba was holding talks with the United States government as their problems continue to get worse. Iran's new supreme leader survived US And Israeli airstrikes because he stepped outside for a walk in his garden minutes before his home was hit by missiles. This is according to leaked audio given to the Telegraph. It shows that the former supreme leader's son was targeted during the same attack that did kill his father. In other news, Supreme Leader news and a fun report for the New York Post. The president was briefed about the new supreme Leader and how he might be gay. This is from the Post. Trump couldn't contain his surprise and laughed out loud when he was briefed on the intel. Others in the room also found it hilarious and joined the president's reaction, while one senior intelligence official, quote, has not stopped laughing about it for days. We got a big baseball game tonight, the championship of the World baseball classic. The USA beat the Dominican Republic 2 to 1 in the semis. And last night Venezuela beat Italy, coming from behind two nothing to win four to two. The big game tonight, the championship, 8 o' clock Eastern on Fox. From Miami, Nolan McLean of the Mets from Willow Spring, North Carolina, will be our starting pitcher. I'm Mike Slater from the podcast Politics by Faith. Please subscribe to our YouTube YouTube.com politics by faith. The great Bill O'Reilly has your message of the day next.
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Now, the O'Reilly update brings you something you might not know. It is officially St. Patrick's Day. Millions of people around the world will honor the patron saint of Ireland with bagpipes, corned beef and maybe a pint or two. Here's how it all began. Patrick was born in Roman occupied Britain in the late 4th century. He was kidnapped by pagans as a teenager. Taken to Ireland as a slave, he escaped, returning to Britain years later to convert the Celtic people to Christianity. Then it was on to Ireland again. During his lifetime, Patrick established monasteries, churches, religious schools. After his death, folklore rose up said that Patrick drove snakes into the sea. Others say he used shamrocks to explain the holy Trinity. That was true. The festivities were mostly religious until the 18th century when immigrants brought the legend of St. Patrick to the new world. Boston held the first parade honoring the saint in 1737. Wow. For the next few centuries, the Irish spread out, creating communities in England, the U.S. australia, Canada, South Africa. Today, folks around the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day with parades and libations. The biggest parties can be found in New York City, Boston, Dublin, Montreal, and get this, Tokyo, Japan. Wow again. And here's something else you might not know. Many people associate the feast of St Patrick with alcohol, primarily beer. But that was not always the case. In Ireland itself, St Patrick's Day was viewed as a significant religious event till the 1980s. Most towns have laws restricting the sale of booze and pubs were closed on St Patrick's Day across Ireland. Well, today that's all changed. Most bars are open 24 hours to celebrate the same. In total, 20 million pints of Guinness will be sold in the USA alone. Well, I hope you all have a good time, I hope you don't get inebriated and I want you to have a happy St. Patrick's Day. Back in a moment.
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The O'Reilly Update – March 17, 2026
This episode of The O’Reilly Update delves into current events in the U.S. and abroad, with coverage ranging from immigration policy and international crises to sports updates and a cultural backgrounder on St. Patrick’s Day. Bill O’Reilly delivers his signature “Message of the Day,” focusing on social media feuds and personal lessons from cable news rivalries, which is followed by mailbag responses to listener concerns. The episode maintains O’Reilly’s tone of direct, opinionated commentary, prioritizing his “no spin” approach to the news.
Immigration Policy and Court Rulings
Cuban Blackout Crisis
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Survives Strike
World Baseball Classic
Iran Conflict Prediction:
Political Opposition to War:
Mexico’s President and Security Concerns:
Political Landscape of Washington State:
This episode intertwines political analysis, international updates, and cultural context, delivering Bill O’Reilly’s signature blend of “no spin” commentary, historical reflection, and listener interaction. Perfect for listeners wanting succinct, direct news and a dash of personality-driven opinion.