Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis The O'Reilly Update, January 16, 2026
Jan 16, 2026
The podcast dives into the historical significance and current implications of the Insurrection Act, highlighting potential presidential threats. European military deployments to Greenland are discussed amid rising tensions with Denmark. A shocking college point-shaving scandal involving bribery comes to light. There's an intriguing claim about a Nobel Peace Prize allegedly transferred to Trump. Lastly, a critical discussion on the ICE shooting in Minnesota emphasizes the importance of due process and viewer discretion.
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Insurrection Act As Federal Backstop
- The president warned he would invoke the Insurrection Act to stop attacks on ICE if local officials don't act.
- The program has historical precedent, used 30 times by 15 presidents, last in 1992 during the Rodney King riots.
European Deployments To Greenland Are Symbolic
- European countries announced small troop deployments to Greenland as a show of solidarity with Denmark.
- Mike Slater framed the moves as symbolic responses to U.S. interest in Greenland.
Widespread College Basketball Point Shaving
- A major sports betting and corruption probe names 17 people and alleges 29 fixed games across NCAA and Chinese leagues.
- Bribes ranged from $10,000 to $30,000 per fixed game, per the indictment.