Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis The O'Reilly Update, February 16, 2026
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Feb 16, 2026 A roundup of Marco Rubio’s Munich speech on national security. Coverage of U.S. strikes against ISIS targets in Syria. Debate over ICE mask policies and calls for congressional action. Olympic highlights including Mikaela Shiffrin and Team USA victories. Reflections on Washington and Lincoln for Presidents Day.
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Security Is About What We Defend
- Marco Rubio framed national security as defending a people, nation, and way of life rather than just technical military questions.
- He argued that what we defend defines our strategy and alliances in a civilized world.
Sovereignty And Shared Heritage Matter
- Rubio emphasized national sovereignty and pride in heritage as central to allied cooperation.
- He said a proud Europe with the will to survive should defend itself alongside the U.S.
Retaliatory Strikes In Syria
- The U.S. struck 30 ISIS-held targets in Syria as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike in retaliation for a deadly ambush.
- The action followed earlier strikes and was framed as serious retaliation for U.S. casualties.
