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The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all military objectives, and are very far along with the definitive agreement concerning long-term peace with Iran and peace in the Middle East. We received a 10-point proposal from Iran and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate. Almost all the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two-week period will allow the agreement to be finalized and consummated. On behalf of the United States of America as President and also representing the countries in the Middle East, it is an honour to have this long-term problem close to resolution. Intel reports are saying that the new Ayatollah is quote, incapacitated and receiving medical treatment. He is in severe condition and is quote, unable to be involved in any decision-making by the regime. He is currently being treated in the largest city in Iran, 85 miles south of Tehran. An illegal alien is charged with murder after beating to death a gas station clerk in Fort Myers, Florida. He is a Haitian illegal alien who was caught and released on our border in 2022 under the Biden administration. An immigration judge ordered him deported later that year, but Homeland Security then gave him a temporary protected status, which still expired in 2024. He of course stayed here. The Haitian hit a car with a hammer. The clerk came outside to see what was going on when he ran up to her and hit her in the head with the hammer. And then when she was on the ground smashed her in the head six more times. ICE has arrested 20,000 illegal migrants in Washington DC since January of 2025. It would be much higher if different federal judges didn't get in the way, but still, right three million illegal aliens nationwide, about 800,000 have been deported and 2.2 million self-deported. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, so the DOJ has 8,000 fraud matters underway, working with the newly created anti-fraud task force led by JD Vance. He said in just one day he got guilty pleas for $160 million healthcare enrollment fraud scheme, sentencing for a $100 million COVID fraud and a guilty plea for $160 million healthcare fraud scheme as well, all in one day. I'm Mike Slater, youtube.com slash at politics by Faith Bill O'Reilly as your message of the day. Next. I'm going to tell you about the most unforgettable gift you can get mom this Mother's Day. Have you heard of Gold Belly? It's this amazing site that celebrates the best of America by shipping our country's most iconic foods from legendary eateries straight to your door. And they'll ship anywhere across the nation, free in time for Mother's Day. I'm loving my lobster rolls and Levain Bakery Cookies from Gold Belly. Shipping is quick and the quality outstanding. 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Same thing is happening in Iran where the murderous Revolutionary Guard is using civilians as shields. You saw that this week where they called for younger people in particular to go out and stand around likely bomb sites. Power grid civilian centers. The United States is not party to any war crime scenario because it understands the war on terror which Iran is embraced. Rational people don't want dead civilians. But if just one nuke is used, there will be plenty of them. I'm Bill O'Reilly. I approve the message by writing it. You can reach me. Bill at billowreilly.com. Bill at billowreilly.com. Name in town if you wish to opine. Ah, that's good to the mail. Kenneth McNamara, Pendleton, Indiana. O'Reilly, continue to assume your audience understands the horror of nuclear weapons. I asked a young man if they taught him about Hiroshima Nagasaki in school. He said they did. I asked him if he understood that Hiroshima vaporized 72,000 human beings in a fraction of a second as he was shocked. People do not understand the horror of nuclear weapons. I'm not going to argue with that. Our public school system is derelict in almost every part of history. Steve Casertel, Boynton Beach, Florida. Bill, Iran has said they will continue to control the Strait of Hormuz. Why can't the U.S. take over that function? Because that would take infantry to do that. We'd have to put the Marines probably would take it. We'd have to put them on the ground in vicinity of the Straits. And American people wouldn't support it. So that's why. Steve, Clinic Rio Grande Valley. I think it's Rio Grande Valley, Texas. Bill, your historical journalism career, could you ever imagine a presidential written statement like the one we saw in Easter from President Trump to see one with such expletive language was beyond belief to me and for him to say all praise to Allah even made it more ridiculous. I don't think I would have made the statement, you know, but I know why he does it. I'm not going to justify it, but he just bombastic. In a moment, something you might not know. Financial stress is hitting an all time high. Millions of Americans are stretched thin with no extra money, no room to breathe. And this isn't just lower income households. Middle class families are also running out of options. If debt has been weighing on you, you are not alone and waiting usually makes things worse. Interest grows, minimum payments trap you. Nothing changes. You don't need another loan or to consider bankruptcy. You need a strategy. That's why I like done with debt. 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Well, a Massachusetts man named Charles Pollock owned 10 shares of Fireman's Loan. He sued the bank, demanding they send the full value to him, not the vets. The case made its way to the Supreme Court. On April 8, 1895, the justices ruled in Pollock's favor. They confirmed that taxis levied on income from property and stocks was unconstitutional. In the years after Pollock, Congress did not implement another federal income tax, partly because many politicians feared that new levies also would be struck down by the Supremes. Well, everything changed in 1913 when the 16th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. That resolution is just 16 words. Congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes on income from whatever source derived. The result? In 1860, the average American paid 3% of their income to the feds. Today that figure is ballooned to 33%. And if you live in places like New York, California, Illinois, Hawaii, and Connecticut, more than half of your paycheck goes to the tax man. Back in a moment. Let's face it, the U.S. economy is under stress. National debt rising, trade war, shaking the markets. And meanwhile, China is dumping the dollar and stockpiling gold. That's why I protected my savings with physical gold and silver. Theroux, the only dealer I trust, American Hartford Gold. And you can do this. Get precious metals delivered to your door or place an a tax advantage, Gold IRA. They'll even help you roll over your existing IRA or 401K, tax and penalty free. With billions in precious metals delivered, thousands of five star reviews and an A plus from the Better Business Bureau. You can trust American Hartford Gold as I do. Please call 866-326-5576 or text bill to 99-8899. Thank you for listening to the O'Reilly Update. I am Bill O'Reilly. No spin, just facts and always looking out for you.
