No Spin News - Weekend Edition - May 9, 2026

The No Spin News Weekend Edition dives into a high-stakes geopolitical crisis as the U.S. military confronts Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, with gas prices nearing $5 a gallon and public patience wearing thin. Bill O’Reilly argues that President Trump’s bold military campaign—though militarily dominant—has backfired economically, fueling voter anger over inflation and eroding political support just months before the midterms. He claims Iran’s strategy is simple: wait out the U.S. by enduring economic pain, knowing American voters care more about their wallets than foreign policy. With no coalition backing the war, and even the Pope and NATO seemingly indifferent, O’Reilly warns the administration is isolated. He cites a suspended 'Project Freedom' mission and a rumored 14-point deal involving a nuclear moratorium and frozen Iranian funds, but questions whether any agreement would satisfy either side. The episode also explores the resurgence of UFO interest, with O’Reilly skeptically examining a new book by journalist Miguel Sancho that compiles pilot testimonies and military-grade videos of unexplained aerial phenomena. While he remains unconvinced of alien visitation, he acknowledges the growing credibility of credible witnesses and the Pentagon’s official investigation unit, ARO, which continues to seek prosaic explanations—though many cases remain unresolved.