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Bill O'Reilly, here. You are listening to the weekend edition of the O'Reilly update. Coming up next, the news with Mike Slater.
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Thanks, Bill. Here's what's happening this week in America. The Senate heads home, pandemic fraudster heads to jail, grocery store regulation gone and a NASCAR legend passes away. It's all coming up. Then. Bill's gonna be here with your message of the day. But first, the Senate is heading home until June without finishing anything, including a reconciliation. Bill Thune, the head of the Senate, was asked if Senate Republicans are responding. Going home because of Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton. Thune said it's hard to divorce anything that happens here from what's happening in the political atmosphere around us. You can't disconnect those things. What a bunch of babies this is again after Trump endorsed ken Paxton for U.S. senate in Texas over the incumbent Cornyn, who was told if you don't pass the SAVE act, we're going to primary you. And they didn't pass the SAVE Act. The woman behind the massive Minnesota pandemic fraud scandal was sentenced to 41 and a half years in prison. That's the longest sentence of the 60 people who have been found guilty so far in connection with the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. $250 million in pandemic federal funds meant to pay for meals for for children. This woman was sentenced to pay $243 million back to the federal government. I don't think she has that money anymore. She is one of nearly 80 people charged in connection with the fraud. Again, more than 60 people have been convicted or pleaded guilty. The Department of Justice said employees were bribed and received kickbacks for joining in the scheme. They were paid as consulting fees. The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment. The head of the epa, Lee Zeldin, said this Biden era rule, so it's a new regulation, imposes costly restrictions that limit the type of refrigerants that U.S. businesses and families can use. This new rule will allow businesses to choose the refrigeration systems that work best for them, saving them billions of dollars. This will be felt by American families and lower grocery prices. One of the all time great NASCAR drivers, Kyle Busch, has died, two time NASCAR Cup Series champion. Earlier in the day yesterday, his family made a statement that he was hospitalized and was undergoing treatment for a severe illness and that he wouldn't be competing this weekend in Charlotte. Later in the day yesterday, the family made a statement that he died. He survived by his wife and two kids, 9 and 4. Denny Hamlin, his former teammate, said, I absolutely cannot comprehend the news. We just need to think of his family during this time. We love you, KB. Kyle Busch, literally last week after he won a race, said, you never know when your last one is. Bush was 41. I'm Mike Slater. From Politics by Faith, Bill O'Reilly has your message of the day next,
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Time now for the O'Reilly update. Message of the day. Hours before President Trump said he is once again delaying a military attack on Iran, I had posted that such an action was coming. Mr. Trump cited new negotiations with the mullahs, but we've heard that story before. This time, however, a number of Arab countries in the Gulf requested the delay and to be respectful, the president granted it. Now, the reason I knew President Trump was ramping up the military option is the arrogance of the Iranian theocracy. TEHRAN well understands Mr. Trump cannot back down on the nuke situation or he'll look weak in the eyes of the world. Nevertheless, the mullahs will not negotiate seriously. So what's left? Yes, there are millions of people who don't care about Iran's uranium enrichment program. To them, terrorism is simply a word, not a reality. But Mr. Trump has an obligation to protect Americans, even those who do accept evil and look away. I call them the look away Crew. So the conflict drags on. As it stands now, Mr. Trump has given yet another deadline to Iran this coming weekend. Nobody knows what's going to happen. Back in a moment. 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, go to the mail. We go to Zachary on the message board. Zachary is a premium member. To Billow reilly.com March 1 Don't worry, this will be quick. March 20, okay, just another week at most. We'll get a deal with Iran. March 15, April 15, important week for USA. A deal is close. May 8. I promise a few more days, on and on. Face it, Bill, this Iran thing is never ending. All the warmongering rhinos like Lindsey Graham are loving this? I don't think so. I think they want to win. I think they want to win, like loving the process. Jesse James, San Diego, California. Seems every week another headline. US Close to a deal. Military action is paused. Iran given another deadline. Enough US Is starting to look weak. Okay, Valid Larry asks. In my opinion, President Trump looks weak in the eyes of US Citizens in the world. It's time to open the Strait of Hormuz, finish off Iran. Just remember that would be a lot of civilian deaths. Okay. Just remember that. It's got to be factored in. Josh Sorensen, Bakersfield, California, long time listener. I agree with you, probably 90%. But in your column you said that Pope Leo understands terrorism and injustice. I disagree. If he did, he would surely understand the need for President Trump's actions. Not necessarily. He's preaching the gospel. That's his job, not geopolitics. But the man does understand oppression and terrorism, but he's chosen to keep his job description in the gospel. In a moment, something you might not know now the O'Reilly update brings you something you might not know. The summer nearly here. From the beach to the backyard, Americans will enjoy warm weather with some classic music. Here are the top 10 summer anthems of all time as ranked by Parade and Billboard magazine. Number 10, Summer Breeze by Seals and Crofts. Next, Olivia Newton John and John Travolta Summer Nights from the movie Grease. Number eight, Summer in the City by the Lovin Spoonful 7 Vacation by the Go Go's 6th Cruel Summer by Banana Rama. Number five, Fun, Fun, Fun by the Beach Boys number four, under the Boardwalk by the Drifters. And the top three begins with the Beatles, Here Comes the Sun. Second place, Sly and the Family Stones, Hot Fun in the Summertime. And the most successful summer song of all time released in 1972, Alice Cooper and his anti education anthem school's Out, School's Now Forever. When asked to explain the inspiration behind the single, Cooper said the song is about the greatest three minutes of the year. Quote, what's the greatest three minutes you've ever had? One Christmas morning when you're getting ready to open presents. The other is the last two minutes of the last day of school. It's like a slow burning fuse, said Mr. Cooper. More than one million copies of Alice's classic are in circulation. Back in a moment. Thank you for listening to the O'Reilly update. I am Bill O'Reilly. No spin, just facts. And always looking out for you.