AMERICA IN SPACE
@ 53 YEARS LATER
When I first started this blog, the last thing I was ever expecting to write was about a trip to the moon. I was in high school the last time we went there. NASA's long-awaited Artemis II mission has launched four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon. The rocket lifted off at 6:35 p.m. ET from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
The crew — NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Victor Glover and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — are the first people to launch toward the moon since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972, more than 50 years ago. They are also first astronauts that NASA's giant Space Launch System rocket has ever launched into space.
The mission does not include a lunar landing; rather, it is designed as a step toward a landing in 2028, and eventually, toward NASA’s goal of establishing a long-term presence on the moon and building a base there. When they circle the moon, the Artemis II crew members could reach a greater distance from Earth than anyone has before.
NBC News' Denise Chow, Tom Costello, Aaron Gilchrist, Tom Llamas, Ryan Chandler and Jesse Kirsch are on the ground for the launch in Cape Canaveral. (LuLac, NBC)
THE TRUMP
SPEECH
NOTHING NEW
Donald Trump has a problem. He wants to GIVE UP but doesn’t know how. Trump tells nation that Iran is no longer a threat. President Trump reiterated that the U.S. is nearing completion of its objectives in Iran and that the country is no longer a threat. He emphasized the need for regime change and promised to hit Iran "extremely hard" in the coming days. Trump's speech was a continuation of his previous statements, where he had indicated that the war in Iran was "nearing completion" and that the U.S. would bring Iran back to the "stone ages" where they belong. The speech was a significant update on the ongoing conflict and the administration's strategy moving forward.
Two takeaways. We are not getting control of the strait. More importantly it was a Schizophrenic talk where he told the nation that we were going to bomb Iran into the stone age but have peace talks with them too.
WHAT HE DON’T KNOW ABOUT HUMAN NATURE! Every goal he set, he’s Bcked away from. TACO is the defining word in this case.
TRUMP SAYS HE DOESN'T "CARE ABOUT" ENRICHED NUCLEAR MATERIAL IN IRAN
In a phone interview with Reuters, President Trump said he doesn't "care about" the enriched nuclear material in Iran, insisting the U.S. can monitor the situation from a distance.
Asked about Iran's enriched uranium it still has, Mr. Trump said, "That's so far underground, I don't care about that."
"We'll always be watching it by satellite," he added.
Iran's enriched uranium, hidden in deep underground tunnels, would likely require further enrichment to be able to be used for nuclear purposes.
The president and his top administration officials have repeatedly said a goal of the war is preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Securing Iran's enriched uranium would likely require a risky and dangerous operation of U.S. troops. The White House hasn't ruled out putting U.S. boots on the ground but also hasn’t been clear as to what he is doing.
TRUMP GOES TO COURT IN
INTIMIDATION TRY
The Supreme Court is casting doubt on President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship in a consequential case that was magnified by Trump’s unparalleled presence in the courtroom.
Conservative and liberal justices on Wednesday questioned whether Trump’s order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens comports with either the Constitution or federal law.
Trump, the first sitting president to attend arguments at the nation’s highest court, spent just over an hour inside the courtroom for arguments made by the Republican administration’s top Supreme Court lawyer, Solicitor General D. John Sauer. The president departed shortly after lawyer Cecillia Wang began her presentation in defense of broad birthright citizenship.
Trump rode to the Court to attend the oral arguments. It kind of reminded me of a gang boss going to court to intimidate a witness.
Perhaps the most cogent question came from the most junior justice Jackson who asked “Is this happening in the delivery room?” Justice Brown-Jackjson, drilling down into the logistics of how the government would actually figure out who’s entitled to citizenship and who’s not.
Trump heard his legal advocate face one skeptical question after another. Justices asked about the legal basis for the order and voiced more practical concerns. (LuLac, AP)
TRUMP SHOCKER! NOT!
ON THE WRONG SIDE OF GOD
As the Supreme Court is weighs a challenge to the protected principle that virtually every child born in the United States is a U.S. citizen. Birthright citizenship offers individuals the chance to be fully recognized as part of this nation and is central to who we are as a country. Without birthright citizenship, babies born 30 days after the President’s executive order would be denied citizenship, legal identity, and basic protections if their parents are in the U.S. temporarily or are undocumented.
We, as faith-based organizations, affirm support for birthright citizenship and the belonging and security it means–for children, their families, and our country going back more than a century. Leaders across faith traditions shared these responses:
“At the core of birthright citizenship is who we are as a nation. For over 150 years our Constitution has provided full citizenship for anyone born in this nation,” said Rev. Noel Andersen, National Field Director of Church World Service and Co-Chair of the Interfaith Immigration Coalition. “As a Christian, I remember the sacred text of Mark 10:14 in which Jesus says, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.’ Our society will be judged on how we treat the children and how we value those placed on the margins. Each child deserves the right of full citizenship and the opportunity to stay united with their parents. Faith communities are united across traditions to ensure these rights continue to be the law of the land.” (Interfaith Immigration Coalition, LuLac)
BRESNAHAN VOTES TO DEPORT BENEFIT FRAUDSTERS, PROTECT TAXPAYER DOLLARS, AND CRACK DOWN ON ABUSE
“These programs are here to help our most vulnerable, and they are being exploited by individuals who are here illegally and committing fraud, plain and simple,” said Rep. Bresnahan. “This bill sends a clear message: if you come to this country and abuse taxpayer-funded programs, there will be real consequences. I’m fighting to protect taxpayer dollars, restore integrity to these programs, and make sure resources go to the hardworking families in Northeastern Pennsylvania who follow the rules.”
The Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 closes a dangerous loophole in current law that has allowed individuals convicted of benefit fraud to stay in the country and continue receiving immigration benefits. This bill makes sure federal agencies work together and that those who commit fraud face real consequences.
For families in Northeastern Pennsylvania who rely on programs like SNAP, Medicaid, and other safety net services, protecting these resources is critical. Allowing fraud and abuse to go unchecked threatens the long-term stability of these programs and undermines trust for those who depend on them.
“Families across NEPA play by the rules, and they rightfully expect their government to do the same,” continued Bresnahan. I will not tolerate a system where bad actors game the system while honest families struggle to make ends meet. This legislation is about accountability, fairness, and making sure federal programs serve the people they were created for, not those looking to exploit them.”
Editor’s note: The fact that 186 people voted no on this tells me this legislation was a MAGA stunt. I know Bresnehan never had to get food stamps or benefits but it is a rigorous process and takes time. If you are an American citizen, it is a daunting process. Once and for all, illegals CAN’T GET BENEFITS. Do scammers need to go to jail? Absolutely but show me proof of fraud for illegals.
AMERICA250PA CELEBRATES WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH WITH CONVERSATION FEATURING PENNSYLVANIA'S FIRST LADIES AND DR. JILL BIDEN
First Lady Lori Shapiro participates in America250PA's Women's History Month luncheon and panel for a conversation on leadership, legacy, and women's contributions to the story of America's 250th anniversary with former First Ladies of Pennsylvania and former First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden.
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Former First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden joins First Lady Lori Shapiro and former First Ladies of Pennsylvania in America250PA's Women's History Month luncheon and panel for a conversation on leadership, legacy, and women's contributions to the story of America's 250th anniversary.
America250PA hosted a special Women's History Month Luncheon and Panel at the Whitaker Center for Science & the Arts, featuring distinguished women in public life discussing service, leadership, and the civic values guiding Pennsylvania's future.
The event brought together Pennsylvania's First Ladies-past and present-Lori Shapiro, Frances Wolf, and Michele Ridge, along with Dr. Jill Biden, former First and Second Lady of the United States and a proud Pennsylvania native. The conversation was moderated by actress and author Melissa Fitzgerald, another Pennsylvania native best known for her role on The West Wing.
"I was honored to join this incredible group of First Ladies who have served our Commonwealth and our country. Pennsylvania women have made a huge impact on our communities and been driving forces for positive change-going back to the founding of Pennsylvania and Hannah Penn, who played a major role in building and leading this Commonwealth," said Pennsylvania's First Lady Lori Shapiro. "During Women's History Month, we honor the generations of Pennsylvania women who laid the foundation for the work we do today. As First Lady, I'm inspired by the women I meet all across the Commonwealth who are bringing people together and making a difference in their communities."
MEDIA MATTERS
WVIA PUBLIC MEDIA
WALN
BOLD GOLD COMMUNITY FORUM
THE LAURIE CADDEN SHOW
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Tune in every Saturday morning at 9am for The Laurie Cadden Show on WILK FM 103.1 and AM 980 and 910. Laurie’s program has been a northeastern Pennsylvania mainstay every Saturday. Tune in to hear her insights and take on local issues as well as entertaining and informative interviews.
BOBBY V’S DOO WOP SUNDAY NIGHT SOCK HOP
BEATLE EDD’S FAB FOUR MUSIC HOUR
THE LULAC TIME MACHINE
KING SHOT, DIES
April 1968
The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, was a tragic event that shocked the nation and the world. King, a prominent civil rights leader, was shot while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. '' The shooter, James Earl Ray, was later arrested and confessed to the crime. Despite Ray's confession, there have been ongoing discussions and investigations into the possibility of a conspiracy involving the U.S. government, the mafia, and the Memphis police. The King family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Loyd Jowers, who alleged involvement in the assassination. The case remains unresolved, with the jury's finding in 1999 being disputed by the United States Department of Justice in 2000 due to a lack of evidence.
The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most significant events in the history of the civil rights movement and continues to be a subject of debate and study and this week in 1968 the number one song in LuLac land and America was 1 (Sittin’ On) the dock Of the Bay” by Otis Redding.
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