"There were no questions about North Korea at today's presidential press conference. Instead, Iran and health care dominated, with Fox News White House correspondent Major Garrett having the most spirited exchange with the president. Noting that the president now says he is 'appalled and outraged' at violence in Iran, Garrett asked this: 'What took you so long?' President Obama replied that he has said all along that violence is not acceptable. Mr. Obama was wise to be cautious, as Iran can ramp up the violence in Iraq and Afghanistan any time it wants. And then there is the chaotic health care situation, which could crash because of the high cost. President Obama said expanded coverage is 'the wise thing to do.' That sounds charitable, but who is going to pay for the entitlements? The government is deeply in debt and more debt can be disastrous. President Obama still can not articulate how he'll pay for the trillions needed for government-subsidized health care. The president should be driving tort reform and bringing down insurance costs for doctors who are terrified of being sued. It also seems to me that government-issued health insurance could be effective, but only if the folks pay something for it. Free health care could very well drive the USA into bankruptcy, much like what is happening in California. Mr. Obama's health care vision is cloudy, to say the least."

The Factor invited FNC anchor Glenn Beck to evaluate the president's press conference and performance. "You're hearing the same-old, same-old from him," Beck said. "I respect the office of the president and I don't think President Obama is brilliant, but I think he just has a radically different view. His goal might be European-style socialism, but with Barack Obama nothing makes sense." Beck argued that big government is ripping the American fabric. "Our government is like an abusive parent. They're destroying our education system, they're spending us into oblivion. You know and I know we can not continue to monetize our debt."

During a one-on-one interview with President Obama, Harry Smith of CBS News falsely claimed that President Bush considers Obama's policies "treacherous." To his credit, President Obama laughed off the bizarre question and chided Smith for his accusation. The Factor welcomed conservative media analyst Tim Graham, who also criticized Harry Smith's question. "Saying President Bush thinks you're 'treacherous' or treasonous was so over the top that even Obama felt he needed to correct it. Harry Smith showed favorability toward Obama and hostility toward Bush." Journalism professor Jane Hall critiqued the media's performance at Monday's press conference. "I thought they were good and they tried to pin Obama down on Iran. They tried to get him to talk about the moral questions, and that will be the news out of this." The Factor concluded that most reporters are still smitten with the president: "The liberal media sees Obama as the white knight and the Bush administration as the bad guys. It's evident on every network and in every interview."

Earlier this year a Spanish judge accused six Bush administration officials, including former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, of allowing torture in violation of international law. The Spanish government backed away from the accusation, and Spain's Counsel General Fernando Villalonga expressed a very positive view of America. "My government has no problem with the United States," Villalonga told The Factor. "One judge had a problem with President Bush, but I think that in a few years the world will judge George Bush in a very different way. He made mistakes, but he was a great leader and Iraq is a better place now than it was." Villalonga added that Spain will "absolutely" join the U.S. in any effort to rein in Iran and North Korea. The Factor reminded the Counsel General that "we have made mistakes, but we are trying to protect the world."

Famed Tonight Show "sidekick" Ed McMahon, who spent his final years dealing with severe financial and health problems, died in Los Angeles Tuesday. The Factor reprised portions of McMahon's visit to the No Spin Zone. A few of Ed's comments about his relationship with Johnny Carson: "We liked each other from the first day ... I loved being a second banana, I thought that was a great place to be ... when I see a clip of things we were doing together, I laugh again." The Factor praised Ed McMahon as more than just a TV Icon: "McMahon was a Marine fighter pilot in World War II and re-entered during the Korean War, so he is obviously a patriot."

Flamboyantly gay blogger Perez Hilton, who verbally attacked Miss California Carrie Prejean, now claims he was physically assaulted by a music manager. FNC legal analyst Megyn Kelly elaborated on the case. "Hilton was punched by the manager of the Black Eyed Peas," Kelly reported. "Perez had been critical of the band's new album, he called band member Will.I.Am a gay slur, and he got a punch in the face from the manager. This is a criminal act, but what jury in the world is going to be sympathetic to this guy?" FNC's Lis Wiehl shifted to rapper Chris Brown, who pleaded guilty to beating his girlfriend Rihanna but will serve no jail time. "This is absolutely disgusting," Wiehl declared. "He was punching and punching her, her face was completely swollen. Other first offenders in assault cases got three to six months, and he should have gotten at least that. They have to change the law in California."

Steve Doocy and Martha MacCallum squared off again in The Great American Culture Quiz, this edition focusing on 'bad girls' in the entertainment world. Among the questions: "Sharon Stone, who played a 'bad girl' in 'Basic Instinct,' won an Academy Award for which movie?" ... "After a movie career that included the role of 'Foxy Brown,' Pam Grier appeared in what TV show?" MacCallum, dressed head to toe in 'good girl' white, pulled off a comeback victory by nailing the final two questions. The entire GACQ is available here on BillOReilly.com under "Fun Stuff."

Tuesday's Patriots: The Oakland police officers who saved a baby sea lion that had wandered into traffic. And the Pinhead: Singer Lady Gaga, whose electrifying stage performance included a bra that shot out dual flames.

David Blaine, Lakeside, CA: "O'Reilly, Obama may not like Fox News but how can he not like you? You spin everything in his favor."

Beth Ramold, Neligh, NE: "Bill, no need to apologize for your Tiller coverage. It's time Americans knew the truth about late-term abortion."

Susan O'Neil, Orange, CT: "Cut it out, Bill. Tiller did what women wanted. We can do what we want with our bodies. This is not Iran."

Father Benedict Kiely, Stowe, VT: "Bill, baby or fetus? Have you ever heard of a 'fetus shower?'"

Melissa Brandvold, Omaha, NE: "I agree with Margaret Hoover. Please stop showing explicit images from the net. You can tell me about them."