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Thanks, Bill. Here's what's happening this week in America. Big economic growth, Landry going hard. Trump tells Republicans don't be stupid and live loses money. It's all coming up. Then Bill's gonna be here with your message of the day. But first, the economy grew at an annualized rate of 2% for the first quarter. That's up from 0.5% growth the previous quarter. But the biggest number is non residential fixed investment that jumped at a 10.4% rate, the fastest pace in nearly three years. And this increase was concentrated in the categories that are most tied to future productivity. So equipment and intellectual property. Equipment investment rose at 17.2% while investment in intellectual property, including software, climbed 13%. After the 6 to 3 ruling from the Supreme Court that gerrymandering congressional districts for racial reasons and creating these black majority districts is unconstitutional. Louisiana is in a bit of a time crunch because early voting for their congressional primaries starts Saturday. So how can they redraw the lines in two days? Well, the governor says they will be delaying the House primaries to give lawmakers time to redraw the maps. Republicans think they'll pass all legal issues because the Supreme Court ruled that the current lines are unconstitutional. They have no choice but to redraw the lines. And this is just the beginning. Lawmakers in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, among others, calling to redraw their lines before the midterm election. Nice going, Louisiana. And also congratulations to Florida for approving their new maps. They did it in just two days, picking up four Republican seats. Trump calling on Senate Republicans to end the filibuster, he said. Don't be stupid, he wrote in a Truth Social post. How much abuse can the Republican Senate take from the radical left lunatics in the form of Democratic senators before they blow up the filibuster and approve things at a record clip, including the Save America act. That would be unthinkable without the filibuster termination. The Dems will do it on the first hour of their first day. Do not be stupid poll found that 61% of Democrats, 90% of Republicans, 73% of independents support proof of citizenship to vote. Also found that 80% of Democrats, Republicans and Independents believe voting should be exclusive to US Citizens. In sports news, LIV Golf will lose their investment from Saudi Arabia. Liv Golf first launched in 2022 to rival the PGA Tour and they lured away some of the biggest stars at the time. But unclear if they'll be able to continue unless they have other investors. Also, FIFA says Iran will play in the World Cup. The FIFA president said, of course Iran will play in the United States. And the reason for that is very simple, dear friends. It's because we have to unite. It was Iran's sports minister who said Iran would not participate. I'm Mike Snider from Politics by faith. Bill O'Reilly has your message of the day. Next.
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The late night host is being battered for saying Melania Trump will be a widow a few days before the third assassination attempt on her husband, the president. Once a witty guy, Mr. Kimmel is now a hater. He's not a comic or a satirist or anything else. He uses Disney's airtime to routinely attack and demean President Trump. Everybody knows this, including the Walt Disney Company. Therefore, it is primarily responsible for Kimmel's behavior. Both Melania and Donald Trump have written letters to the company asking for sanctions against Kimmel. I predict he will be furloughed soon. But the whole thing is a mystery. It should have happened years ago. Can you imagine if a conservative late night or morning host used the airtime that Kimmel uses to attack Barack Obama in personal ways? You think that would ever happen? Of course not, because you can't justify the hatred. And Americans should understand the seriousness of it. Walt Disney is finished as a positive force in this country and it's the company's own fault. It is down the stock price that is $92 in March from a high of 120. There you go, Mickey. I'm Bill O'Reilly. I approve the message by writing it. You can reach me, bill, at billoriley.com billorilly.com name in town if you wish to opine. Let's go to the mail. Sol on the message board. Hey Bill, Always enjoy your commentary. Curious who pays for the correspondent event? The White House Correspondence association is a charity. It is a fundraising event. Lisa I'm not a fan of Kaitlan Collins, but she did start her report saying it was not verified. Well, why'd she do the report? She could have said. The only thing she could have said was there's a rumor but she threw her weight behind. The misinformation that the shooter was dead now is false. You got to know what you're doing out there if you're going to be a frontline reporter. 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By his 21st birthday, he would become one of the most infamous outlaws in America. Here is the story of Billy the Kid. The exact details of Billy's birth are unknown, other than his real name, William Henry McCarty. After losing both his parents at the age of 15, the kid turned to crime. He was first arrested in 1875 for stealing a basket of laundry in New Mexico. Two days later, Billy the Kid escaped from prison by climbing up a chimney. He then fled to Arizona as an outlaw and federal fugitive. His young age made Billy a national celebrity when the press got hold of his story. For the next six years, the Kid and his crew terrorized towns along the western frontier, robbing, killing, stealing cattle. His crimes earned him a $5,000 bounty. He was eventually captured and convicted for killing a sheriff. The Kid was sentenced to hang for his crime, but he then managed another jailbreak, murdering two deputies in the process. His freedom did not last long. Billy the Kid was shot dead by a sheriff in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, in 1881. He was just 21 years old. Although his life was short, the gunslinger's legend grew after his death. Today, Billy the Kid is synonymous with the Old west, alongside men like Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Jesse James and Wild Bill Hickok. And here's something else you might not know. The myth surrounding Billy the Kid intensified because of a new form of Entertainment. In 1911, the kid was the subject of one of the first silent films ever released in America. Since then, his character has appeared more than 150 movies. Back in a moment.
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Episode: The O'Reilly Update, May 2, 2026
Host: Bill O'Reilly
Date: May 2, 2026
This episode of The O'Reilly Update delivers a fast-paced recap of significant national news, economic updates, legal and political developments, and cultural commentary. The show features regular contributor Mike Slater summarizing the week’s news, followed by Bill O’Reilly’s signature "Message of the Day," listener mail, and a historical vignette on Billy the Kid. The tone is direct, unapologetic, and true to the podcast’s “no spin, just the facts” promise.
[00:10 – 01:03]
"The biggest number is non residential fixed investment that jumped at a 10.4% rate, the fastest pace in nearly three years."
[01:03 – 01:55]
"Louisiana is in a bit of a time crunch because early voting for their congressional primaries starts Saturday. So how can they redraw the lines in two days?"
[01:55 – 02:20]
"Don't be stupid ... How much abuse can the Republican Senate take from the radical left lunatics ... Do not be stupid."
[02:20 – 02:45]
"Of course Iran will play in the United States. And the reason for that is very simple, dear friends. It's because we have to unite."
[03:02 – 04:45]
"Once a witty guy, Mr. Kimmel is now a hater. He's not a comic or a satirist or anything else. He uses Disney's airtime to routinely attack and demean President Trump."
"Walt Disney is finished as a positive force in this country and it's the company's own fault ... There you go, Mickey."
[04:45 – 07:20]
"You got to know what you're doing out there if you're going to be a frontline reporter."
"A lot of people who want free stuff. That's what it's about. It's free stuff. They're not ignorant. They know what comes in the mail every month."
[08:00 – 09:40]
"His young age made Billy a national celebrity when the press got hold of his story."
The episode blends straight news reporting with pointed commentary and listener engagement. O’Reilly speaks candidly and unapologetically, delivering strong takes and engaging directly with listeners' questions and concerns. The show maintains its trademark "no spin" attitude, providing analysis with clear conservative perspectives alongside historical and cultural context for key issues.