Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis No Spin News - TPM Edition - March 13, 2026
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Mar 14, 2026 A week of opening monologues tackles market fallout from the Iran conflict and a spike in oil driving inflation. Military strategy and the push to dismantle Iran’s nuclear and missile programs are debated. Political fallout at the Senate and House over war decisions gets sharp critique. Historical justifications for preventive action and the Vatican’s calls for dialogue are contrasted.
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Market Turmoil Driven By Iran Conflict
- Geopolitical conflict pushed markets sharply lower with oil as the main driver of inflationary pressure.
- Bill O’Reilly links a 2,000-point market drop and oil rising from $72 to ~$104 to the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Hegseth Interview And Ground Troop Caution
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth performed competently on 60 Minutes but came across cocky, which O’Reilly sees as a liability in wartime communication.
- O’Reilly warns against putting U.S. infantry into Iran, citing resupply and insurgent threats based on Iraq and Afghanistan lessons.
Use Reserves To Cap Gas Price Shock
- Release strategic petroleum reserves to blunt gasoline price spikes amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
- O’Reilly notes the Biden administration depleted reserves and the Trump administration only began refilling them last fall.
