Can You Identify THIS Land Mass?

 

Pelosi And Tariffs In 1996: What The Hell Happened?

In 1996, Nancy Pelosi sounded A LOT like President Trump! pic.twitter.com/1yDypJO97y

— ACT For America (@ACTforAmerica) April 4, 2025

Hard To Believe It's Been 20 Years!

 

She Does NOT Suffer Fools Gladly!

.@PressSec goes off on reporter outside of White House:

"Shame on you and shame on the mainstream media!" pic.twitter.com/oC3VLE9a3U

— Silverloch (@SilverlochMedia) March 31, 2025

Because You Asked: The Best Of Manhattan Now!

As theatergoers we spend lot of time in midtown Manhattan. And we've been frequenting this bustling corner of the world for decades. So, it's not surprising that people are always asking us for recommendations about how to get around, where to eat, etc.

Now, in no particular order, we give you our observations and suggestions:

First, never ever assume that New Yorkers are to busy not to help you. They are among the most helpful people in the world, provided you know what you're looking for and you get to the point. Ask directions simply and clearly of any New Yorker and you will get your answer. And if you're prompt and very polite, you're likely to get some great recommendations from a local as well. But don't tally and be especially careful not to bother someone who honestly seems to be on an urgent mission.

Uptown, downtown, east side, west side. The island of Manhattan is a perfect grid divided into four parts. Numbered streets run north and south. Avenues run east and west. Avenue blocks are long and take more time to traverse. Street blocks are short and rush by quickly. If you're headed north, that's uptown. Conversely, downtown is south. The west side is the side facing New Jersey along the Hudson River. The east side is the side facing Brooklyn and Queens along the East River. The upper east and upper west sides are divided by Central Park. The island is narrower at the bottom and comes to a point at the Battery.

If you're going north or south (uptown or downtown) you don't necessarily have to take a cab. You can hop on a convenient uptown bus on Fifth Avenue or an equally frequent downtown bus on Seventh Avenue and pay simply by tapping your credit card as you get on. The vehicles are clean and efficient and stops are announced by an automated voice so you can quickly and easily signal the stop you want and depart. There's honestly no better way to travel up and down Manhattan!

You can find any kind of food in Manhattan that you could possibly want and in any price range. Consider the variety of the following, from the sumptuous and sublime (SS) to the cozy and comforting (CC) and everywhere in between (IB).

Le Bernardin: (SS) Luxe French dining from chef Eric Ripert. This is top-of-the-line all the way and a place where Big Deals are brokered and special occasions are marked amidst hushed surroundings. If you want to appreciate it without spending a fortune, try it for lunch.

Astro Restaurant: (CC) An old-fashioned corner diner with a huge menu, it's tiny but mighty and very, very Noo Yawk. We count this as one of our best finds and the essence of old school, no nonsense meals served fresh, fast and delicious. Breakfast lunch, dinner, late night -- and the coffee is great, too. Wow!

Trattoria Dell'Arte: (IB) Informal, engaging, colorful and wonderfully hospitable, this spacious mostly-Italian eatery is a perennial favorite of ours. It transports you to an Italian artist's studio, adorned with oversized sculptures, captivating drawings, and a unique wall gallery featuring famous Italian noses. But none of that would matter if the food wasn't fantastic. Fortunately, it is!

Wolfgang's Steakhouse (IB): This ultimate New York steakhouse has several locations but we like the one on 41st Street that is close to Times Square but also worlds apart. Step down into surpassingly spacious, airy surroundings with crisp white tablecloths, an efficient staff and great fare and cocktails facing an indoor garden. And, it's just steps away from nearby Broadway theaters. Marvelous!

Bemelmans Bar (SS): Tucked into the legendary Carlyle Hotel, you'll discover the most divine icy martini on the cushy upper east side. And, you'll be surrounded by the whimsical murals of Ludwig Bemelmans, the creator of the classic Madeline children’s books. The soft, golden glow and the live piano music will transport you to another era. You'll probably have to wait your turn to gain entry and it will co$t you but, trust us, it's all worth it!

Nerolab Italian Food Zone (CC): You'll find delight in this cozy continental bistro on the mezzanine level of Trump Tower. Here you'll get a great view of the glistening Trump Tower lobby while enjoying cappucino, espresso, Italian pastries or what's billed as the crispiest, most authentic pinsa you’ll ever taste. Give it a try!

Osteria al Doge (IB): We've been going to this popular Italian trattoria in the theater district for more than 30 years and we've never had a bad meal. It consistently receives high marks for its delicious food, warm atmosphere, and excellent service, and is a favorite for pre and post Broadway theater dining. There's a reason for its longevity!

Marsaille (IB/CC): If this delightfully informal French bistro in the gritty Hell's Kitchen neighborhood doesn't satisfy your taste buds, nothing will. Great uncomplicated French faire served up just as you like it. A convivial ambience is an added plus. Try the tiny table in the far corner with a great view of the entire panoplie.

Virgil's (CC): No pretenses here, folks. This is down home barbecue at its best. In fact, it's been acclaimed as one of America's top 10 BBQ restaurants. Virgil's features meats that are smoked at a low temperature over indirect heat for up to 10 hours with a unique mix of hickory, oak and fruit woods that impart maximum flavor. Virgil's big neon sign beckons you. You won't be disappointed!

Anita Gelato (CC): This fast-growing gelato behemoth (also known as La Mama Del Gelato) has arrived in Manhattan and is attracting big crowds. Don't be scared away by all the flash, fanfare and in-your-face promotion. The stuff is really good and the sidewalk lines prove it!

Le Pavillion (SS): This is a dazzler in the new One Vanderbilt building near Grand Central and it ranks near the top of the list of Manhattan's best. It's said to express chef Daniel Boulud's roots in New York City with a fresh and unique approach to fine dining in a dramatic setting. It promises what it delivers, and more. And though it's formidablé, it's never intimidating.

The Modern (SS): In the Museum of Modern Art you'll find Danny Meyer's ultimate dining experience. Sleekly contemporary, it's a perfect spot if you want to see and be seen. This place holds two Michelin stars, a Three Star review in the New York Times, four James Beard Awards, and the Grand Award from Wine Spectator. Imbibe, chill and slowly melt into the surroundings knowing this is where you were meant to be!

Myzel's Chocolates (CC): This tiny chocolate shop across from the grand City Center performing arts edifice on 55th Street is chocolate, licorice and chocolate chip cookie heaven. You'll find the owner, Kamila behind the counter. The cookie recipe here is touted as a traditional one refined by Kamila's mother over decades within a chocolate-making tradition exemplifying exceptional baking and cooking. Also, delight in more than 100 licorice flavors from Europe. PS: Jackie Kennedy Onassis bought her cookies here!

Annie Moore's (CC): A popular after work place for drinks, munchies and basic faire, this Irish pub near Madison Avenue is the sort of place where you might have found Don Draper once upon a time. But while the big ad agencies have long since abandoned Mad Ave, Annie's is still there and still serving lunch and dinner every day except Sunday. You can have bar food, salads, sandwiches, burgers, chicken pot pie, steak, salmon -- pretty much whatever you want!

Sarabeth's (IB/CC): There are four of them in Manhattan but we like the one on Central Park South. They say that this is the place for brunch and who are we to argue? Yeah, it can be crowded and touristy but so what? When they ask you to indulge in their signature eggs, fluffy pancakes, and famous French toast, they mean it because at this place it's all about indulging, in the best sense of the word!

Goodman's Bar (SS): You'll find Goodman's nestled into a second floor corner of Bergdorf Goodman's men's store on Fifth Avenue. Get there early because it's only open until 6 pm each day. Enjoy crafted cocktails while gazing at the art of the mixologist as well as wines curated by Master Sommelier Dustin Wilson and cuisine by Chef Austin Johnson. Goodman's manages to be simultaneously new and old world -- no small feat. This place is living proof that luxe can also be cozy.

Folks, We Can't Make These Things Up!

Listen to this ACLU attorney, Chase Strangio

"Claiming that transgender women in women's sports are men is wrong. The president is lying when he says there are men impersonating women and participating in women's sports. There are no examples."pic.twitter.com/wIXY1szcY0

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) March 31, 2025

Hey America, Pay Attention To These Figures!

 

TRUMP! The Musical To Debut At Kennedy Center

Just announced by TheaterMania, excerpted below:

President Donald J. Trump and the board of trustees at the Kennedy Center have announced the center’s most ambitious commission to date. Trump! The Musical! will be a bio-musical about the real estate mogul and reality TV star who became America’s 45th and 47th president.

“It’s going to be just like Hamilton without DEI,” said the president in a press conference. “And you know what?,” he added, “It’s going to be even better than Evita … and with a happier ending. We love a happy ending.” . . . 

TheaterMania’s sources indicate that the president initially reached out to Andrew Lloyd Webber to write the music for Trump! The Musical!, but the composer of Cats and Jesus Christ Superstar has yet to return his call. “He’ll be getting a one-way ticket to El Salvador the next time he lands at JFK,” Trump reportedly told an aide who reminded the president that his favorite composer is an English baron.

But the show must go on. According to an official press release, the score of Trump! The Musical! will be penned by Kennedy Center trustee Lee Greenwood, with a book by Grok, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot. . . .

Read the full story here and discover the story behind today's story! 

Oh, Yeah: She's Goin' In For The Kill!

 

She Should Have Been 'Retired' Ages Ago!

Asked last night for an everyday item that’s overdue for an upgrade. Easy: Leslie Stahl at 60 Minutes. Been there since 1991 & jumped the shark with her starvation question to hostage Keith Siegel. An upgrade is long overdue. Woof. pic.twitter.com/ajz3pLjbpO

— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) April 1, 2025

You Can Try, But Don't Expect To Change Their Minds!

 

Message From The President Of Villanova University

Dear Members of the Villanova Community,

I am writing to share some significant University news. 

Villanova University and Rosemont College have come to an agreement to merge our two neighboring Catholic institutions, beginning in 2027. It will be a multi-year, phased transition intended to provide current Rosemont students with the opportunity to continue their education and graduate with a Rosemont College degree. During this time, Rosemont College will continue to operate as a separate entity. 

Villanova University and Rosemont College enjoy a longstanding connection. Over the years, Villanova and Rosemont students have taken classes and participated in programs at our respective campuses, and many families in the Greater Philadelphia region celebrate alumni from both institutions. But most importantly, our two institutions have always shared a commitment to advancing Catholic higher education. Given this shared commitment, our close physical proximity and deep alumni connections, this merger represents a unique and powerful opportunity for our two institutions.

During the transition, Rosemont College's educational and many extracurricular activities will continue as planned—supported by Rosemont faculty and staff. After the transition, the campus will honor the legacy of its founders, the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, and the institution’s history and mission by retaining the Rosemont name as it continues to support Catholic higher education. 

This agreement, together with the recent acquisition of Cabrini University, represents long-term strategic planning for Villanova. The demand for a Villanova education has never been greater. With this agreement, we seek to enhance our University programs and complement the goals we developed together in our Strategic Plan, Rooted. Restless., all while honoring and preserving the legacy of Rosemont College. As always, our number one priority is providing students with a unique and transformative education—interwoven with values, knowledge and community—and unparalleled preparation for lifelong success.

I know this announcement raises many questions, many of which simply cannot be answered at this time. There is still much to be done, but we are energized to work together with our Rosemont colleagues given the longstanding bonds between our communities and the opportunities the agreement will provide. Additional information about the agreement is available on our website. As more details become available and finalized, I will continue to keep you informed about our progress.

Sincerely,

Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA

President 

His Words Resonant Thgrough The Centries!

 

This Man Is Absolutely Fearless - And RIGHT!

Elon Musk: “Isn’t it shocking how much violence and hatred is coming from the left, isn’t this supposed to be the party of empathy and yet they’re burning Teslas, and shooting up dealerships and calling for the death of the President and me?”

pic.twitter.com/r14tuV3Ftj

— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) March 31, 2025

We're Not Fans Of Maher Either, But Anyway . . .

The Lowdown On That Ant-Trump Judge!

 

What's Happened To 'Jolly 'Ole England?'

From "Wall Street Apes" on X:

England is being conquered

“This is not immigration. This is invasion” - The mayor of London is Muslim - The mayor of Birmingham is a Muslim - The mayor of Leeds is Muslim - The mayor of Blackburn is Muslim - The mayor of Sheffield is Muslim - The mayor of Oxford is a Muslim - The mayor of Luton is a Muslim - The mayor of Oldham is a Muslim - The mayor of Rochdale is a Muslim - All of this was achieved by only 4 million Muslims out of the 66 million people in England - Today,in England, there are over 3000 mosques. - There are over 130 Sharia courts in England - There are more than 50 Sharia councils - 78% of Muslim women do not work and receive state support and free accommodation - 63% of Muslims do not work and receive state support and free housing - State-supported Muslim families have an average of six to eight children who all receive free accommodation - Every school in the UK is re is required to teach about Islam - The number one most common baby name in England is Muhammad This is not immigration. This is invasion.

And we must now ask: how much longer before America will be similarly invaded, huh?

WOW! In NJ, He Asks ALL The Right Questions!

What’s really driving your sky-high utility bills? Watch Asm. Paul Kanitra @VoteKanitra grill the head of the Board of Public Utilities @NJBPU who admitted the Murphy administration is more focused on chasing its climate change agenda than keeping your energy bills affordable. pic.twitter.com/foxomBJOYf

— NJ Assembly GOP (@NJAssemblyGOP) March 28, 2025

What's REALLY behind The SignalGate Brouhaha?

Signalgate should be old news by now. Signal is open source - anyone can check its code. The press knows this. So why are they acting dumb? White House Press Secretary @KarolineLeavitt tells me the MSM is starving for ratings and needs a scandal to rescue them from podcasters. pic.twitter.com/YKHlbViQIB

— Dr. Drew (@drdrew) March 28, 2025

An Important Announcement From Elon Musk:

A major business move from Musk:

@xAI

has acquired

@X

in an all-stock transaction. The combination values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion ($45B less $12B debt). Since its founding two years ago, xAI has rapidly become one of the leading AI labs in the world, building models and data centers at unprecedented speed and scale. X is the digital town square where more than 600M active users go to find the real-time source of ground truth and, in the last two years, has been transformed into one of the most efficient companies in the world, positioning it to deliver scalable future growth. xAI and X’s futures are intertwined. Today, we officially take the step to combine the data, models, compute, distribution and talent. This combination will unlock immense potential by blending xAI’s advanced AI capability and expertise with X’s massive reach. The combined company will deliver smarter, more meaningful experiences to billions of people while staying true to our core mission of seeking truth and advancing knowledge. This will allow us to build a platform that doesn’t just reflect the world but actively accelerates human progress. I would like to recognize the hardcore dedication of everyone at xAI and X that has brought us to this point. This is just the beginning.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

 

VIDEO - Trump Is Asked: What Is A Woman?

WATCH @POTUS answer a journalist who asked him, "What is a woman?":

"It's sort of easy to answer for me because a woman is somebody that can have a baby under certain circumstances. A woman is a person who is much smarter than a man, I've always found." 🤣 pic.twitter.com/HEGwwQrIJj

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) March 28, 2025

USA's Golden Age? We're Already On Our Way!

Ten weeks into his second term, President Donald J. Trump keeps delivering transformative wins for the American people — empowering our workers, securing our nation, and cementing our leadership as the envy of the world.

Here is a non-comprehensive list of wins in week ten:

• President Trump’s effort to secure the homeland continued in force.
  • The Trump Administration directed the successful apprehension of a key MS-13 gang leader — an illegal immigrant living in Virginia and operating as one of the top three MS-13 leaders in the U.S.
  • ICE arrested 370+ illegal immigrants as part of a major operation in Massachusetts — many of whom have serious criminal convictions and charges, including murder, child rape, fentanyl trafficking, and armed robbery.
     
• President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imports of foreign automobiles and certain auto parts to end unfair trade practices and protect national security.
  • United Auto Workers: “We applaud the Trump administration for stepping up to end the free trade disaster that has devastated working class communities for decades. Ending the race to the bottom in the auto industry starts with fixing our broken trade deals, and the Trump administration has made history with today’s actions.”
     
• President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all goods from countries that import Venezuelan oil to sever the financial lifelines of the corrupt Maduro regime.
   
• President Trump’s unrelenting pursuit of American manufacturing dominance continued to deliver results.
  • Hyundai announced a $20 billion investment in the U.S., which will create 14,000 new jobs. The investment includes $5.8 billion for a new steel plant in Louisiana, which will create nearly 1,500 jobs.
  • Schneider Electric announced it will invest $700 million over the next four years in U.S. energy infrastructure.
  • Rolls-Royce is expected to shift production to the U.S. and expand its domestic workforce.
  • Vietnam announced it will cut duties on U.S. imports, including liquefied natural gas and automobiles.
     
• President Trump continued to pursue peace through strength around the world.
  • U.S. airstrikes eliminated dozens of ISIS jihadis hiding within a cave complex in Somalia.
  • Following U.S.-led negotiations, Russia and Ukraine agreed to a Black Sea ceasefire.
     
• President Trump’s economic agenda delivered more relief for Americans.
  • Large egg prices have dropped nearly 60% since last month amid the Trump Administration’s efforts to combat the avian bird flu and repopulate the chicken supply.
  • New data showed new home sales rose 5.1% over last year — with median home prices down 1.5% over last year and 3% over January.
     
• The President signed several key executive orders to improve our nation.
  • President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making Washington, D.C., safe, beautiful, and the greatest capital city in the world.
  • President Trump signed an executive order on election integrity, including requiring proof of citizenship in voter registration, setting standards for voting equipment, identifying election fraud, and banning foreign interference in elections.
  • President Trump signed executive orders to protect America’s bank account against waste, fraud, and abuse and modernize payments.
  • President Trump signed an executive order exempting agencies with national security missions from federal collective bargaining requirements in order to bolster border, national, and energy security.
  • President Trump signed an executive order to remove anti-American propaganda from federal museums and national parks.
  • President Trump ordered the immediate declassification of all FBI files related to the sham Crossfire Hurricane investigation.
     
• The Department of the Interior disbursed $350 million in energy revenues from the Gulf of America to oil-and-gas-producing states, including Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
   
• The Department of the Interior announced nearly $40 million in total receipts from its first oil and gas lease sales of the year.
   
• The Department of Commerce blacklisted more than 50 Chinese companies in a bid to reduce the Chinese Communist Party’s intellectual property theft.
   
• The Department of Housing and Urban Development canceled taxpayer-backed mortgages for illegal immigrants.
   
• The Department of Energy slashed unnecessary bureaucratic red tape that accounted for 60% of costs when building and purchasing new laboratories.
   
• The Department of Health and Human Services axed $300 million in grants to California related to radical gender ideology and DEI.
   
• The Department of Health and Human Services formally warned California for allowing graphic sex education, including about sex toys and “role-plays,” to be taught to children as young as ten years old.
   
• The Department of Education revoked waivers that allowed certain colleges to divert federal funds intended for low-income students and students with disabilities to illegal immigrants.
   
• The Department of Education launched an investigation into the California Department of Education for withholding information from parents about their child’s gender identity.
   
• The Department of Education launched an investigation into Portland Public Schools and the Oregon School Activities Association for allowing a male student athlete to compete in a girls’ track and field competition.
   
• The Department of Agriculture reinstated critical reports canceled by the Biden Administration, including the July Cattle Report and the County Estimates for Crops and Livestock — giving farmers the data needed to make important decisions for their operations.
   
• The Department of Agriculture announced an investigation into California for possible noncompliance with President Trump’s executive order on radical transgender ideology.
   
• The Department of the Treasury announced sanctions against additional Iranian intelligence officers involved in the probable death and cover-up of FBI Special Agent Bob Levinson.
   
• The Department of Labor canceled nearly $600 million in “America Last” grants, including millions for “gender equity in the Mexican workplace” and “assisting foreign migrant workers” in Malaysia.
   
• The Department of Justice seized hundreds of thousands of dollars of cryptocurrency intended to support Hamas and other terrorist organizations.
   
• The Environmental Protection Agency terminated a $2 billion Biden-era grant to a non-governmental organization linked to partisan politics.
   
• The Environmental Protection Agency announced it “successfully completed its mission assignment in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.”
   
• The Office of Management and Budget cut a wasteful $3 billion Biden-era slush fund.
   
• The Small Business Administration announced actions to reverse Biden-era mismanagement of its Core 7(a) loan program.
   
• The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a $1 billion contract for dozens of heavy icebreaker ships — which play a critical role in the defense of American interests.
   
• The University of Michigan announced it will end its “diversity, equity, and inclusion”-related programming following President Trump’s executive order earlier this year.
   
• President Trump’s nominees continue to be confirmed at a rapid pace, with the Senate confirming Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios, National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya, and Office of Management and Budget Deputy Director Dan Bishop.
   
• President Trump pardoned Devon Archer, a former business partner of Hunter Biden whose key testimony in the Biden corruption scandal made him a target for prosecution by the Biden Administration.

Bottom Line: The Attacks Are SUCCESSFUL!

🚨BREAKING: Yemen confirms: Houthi leader's brother, Abdel Khaliq Houthi, killed, as a results of the dozens of US airstrikes. pic.twitter.com/IyaBDyLa9w

— Eli Afriat 🇮🇱🎗 (@EliAfriatISR) March 28, 2025

NJ State Senators Blast Energy Cost Hikes!

New Jersey state Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) and Senate Republican Whip Michael Testa (R-1) blasted the one-sided legislative hearing on surging utility costs. Both senators were appointed to the legislative committee following the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ (NJBPU) announcement that rates would climb up to 20% starting in June.

Sen. Bucco: “I think what we learned today is that despite the warnings from various industry experts, PJM, and the rate counsel, this failed energy policy from the administration and the Democrat controlled Legislature is causing rates to go up and our residents are going to feel it. You heard the rate counsel say that if these energy prices go so high that people will have to start making decisions that could seriously impact their health. That’s not where New Jersey needs to be, not when these warnings have been given over the last five years, not just by Republicans but by folks who deal with these industries every day.”

Sen. Testa: “So many of us saw what’s happening today from a mile away. We called the Energy Master Plan the Energy ‘Disaster’ Plan, we knew that going all in on offshore wind was a really bad idea, but instead we went with really bad expensive, intermittent forms of energy that are going to be placed on the backs of the taxpayers and the ratepayers of New Jersey. Make no mistake, Governor Murphy and all the members of his cabinet promised every single New Jerseyan that they would make New Jersey the California of the East Coast; well folks the chickens have come home to roost.”

Watch the full response here.

To improve energy costs and safeguard consumers from future NJBPU-approved rate hikes, Senate Republicans introduced the “Energy Security and Affordability Act” (S-2839). This bill would mandate that the NJBPU prioritize in-state energy sources over expensive out-of-state subsidies and would require economic and ratepayer impact analyses for all proposed energy projects.

Only One Option: Keep The Arrests Coming!

BREAKING: Paul Kim (36) is charged with 15 counts for firebombing and firing at a Tesla dealership in Las Vegas.

Kim is a pro-Palestine communist. pic.twitter.com/euxuTE9Tpn

— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) March 27, 2025

And Now, Elon Explains It All For You!

The DOGE Team - part 1 - These guys are incredible pic.twitter.com/vUKjOGQ2FN

— Karli Bonne’ 🇺🇸 (@KarluskaP) March 27, 2025

Deportation? The Truth, From THE Legal Expert!

Lying on visa applications makes Khalil deportable. Fraudulent entry voids rights, even for citizens.
Visit the link below to watch the full episode:https://t.co/Xr8HYIytXm pic.twitter.com/qeizjVEvqc

— Alan Dershowitz (@AlanDersh) March 27, 2025

Catholic High School In Both Hoops Champ Games

 The Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Teams will contend for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) State Championship. 

The Neumann Goretti Boys’ Team will contend for the PIAA 5A Championship Game when they play Hershey High School from Hershey (Dauphin County) on Friday, March 28 at 8:00 p.m. at the Giant Center in Hershey (Dauphin County). 

The Neumann Goretti Girls’ Team will contend for the PIAA 4A Championship when they play Lansdale Catholic High School from Lansdale (Montgomery County) on Saturday, March 29 at 12:00 p.m. at the Giant Center in Hershey (Dauphin County).

The Neumann Goretti community will gather in the gymnasium for a local Pep Rally to celebrate the teams in advance of their games in Hershey. The school’s cheerleaders will welcome the athletes as their names are announced.

Friday, March 28, 2025
 2:00 p.m.
 Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School – Gymnasium
 1736 South 10^th Street
 Philadelphia, PA 19148

The Neumann Goretti Boys’ Basketball Team has an overall record of 18-11 this year. Neumann Goretti’s Boys’ program is making its 11^th appearance in the state finals. They have won nine state titles, which they last won in 2022. On March 21, the Saints defeated Upper Moreland High School in Willow Grove (Montgomery County) in the 5A Semifinals. On February 27, the team defeated Roxborough High School to capture the District XII 5A Championship. 

The game will be televised on the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) pcntv.com/sports/.

The Neumann Goretti Girls’ Basketball Team has an overall record of 25-4 this year. In February, the Saints claimed the 2025 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship with a win over Archbishop John Carroll High School at the Palestra. On March 22, the Saints defeated the Universal Audenried Charter High School in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia in the 5A Semifinals. The team seeks its sixth PIAA title in program history and advances to the finals for the first time since 2022. They are 5-0 all time in PIAA State Championship Games. 

The game will be televised on the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) pcntv.com/basketball/.

Editor’s Note: 

For information about Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School, please visit neumanngorettihs.org/. For information about Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please visit aopcatholicschools.org/.

Big Trump Get: MS-13 Gang Leader Captured!

Early this morning, the Trump Administration directed the successful apprehension of a key leader of the brutal MS-13 gang in Virginia — an illegal immigrant from El Salvador who was one of the top three MS-13 leaders in the United States. Thanks to a coordinated effort by federal law enforcement and state and local law enforcement in Virginia, this gang leader is no longer terrorizing our streets.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Attorney General Pam Bondi: “America is safer today because one of the top domestic terrorists in MS-13, he is off the streets. This has been an ongoing directive of President Trump. His directive to me when I became Attorney General of the United States was very simple: keep America safe.”
   
• Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin: “It’s this effort that has been enabled by the Trump Administration. President Trump said, ‘Get the bad guys.’ I’ve been working on this — literally — for the first three years of our administration with little to no help from the senior leadership in the federal government in the Biden Administration. On Day One [of President Trump’s second term], we went to work signing a 287(g) memorandum.”
   
• FBI Director Kash Patel: “This is what happens when you let good cops be cops and we’re going to continue to let good cops be cops across this country. President Trump gave us the executive decision to go after and safeguard our communities … We are returning our communities to safety.”
   
• Attorney General Bondi: “From the second Donald Trump took office, he said he is going to make America safe. He shut down our borders — and now it’s our job to get these people out of our country as fast as we can ... We will not have another Laken Riley.”
   
• FBI Director Patel: “This task force is going to go everywhere as needed across the United States to bring the form of justice and measured security and safety that our American citizens deserve … If you are here illegally, you will not be here any longer — and if you are going to continue to commit acts of violent crime, you will meet the same fate that this individual did this morning.”
   
• Governor Youngkin: “This task force was designed in the White House ... architected in a very quick period of time and stood up immediately ... I cannot emphasize enough the collaboration and support and leadership out of the new administration that is so different than what we saw [under the Biden Administration].”

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Putting America First: The Trump Auto Tariffs

Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to impose a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts, addressing a critical threat to U.S. national security.

• President Trump is taking action to protect America’s automobile industry, which is vital to national security and has been undermined by excessive imports threatening America's domestic industrial base and supply chains.
• The 25% tariff will be applied to imported passenger vehicles (sedans, SUVs, crossovers, minivans, cargo vans) and light trucks, as well as key automobile parts (engines, transmissions, powertrain parts, and electrical components), with processes to expand tariffs on additional parts if necessary.
• Importers of automobiles under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will be given the opportunity to certify their U.S. content and systems will be implemented such that the 25% tariff will only apply to the value of their non-U.S. content.
  • USMCA-compliant automobile parts will remain tariff-free until the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), establishes a process to apply tariffs to their non-U.S. content.
• The President is exercising his authority under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to adjust imports to protect our national security.
  • This statute provides the President with authority to adjust imports being brought into the United States in quantities or under circumstances that threaten to impair national security.

 
MAINTAINING A RESILIENT DOMESTIC INDUSTRIAL BASE: President Trump is taking action to end unfair trade practices that jeopardize U.S. national security.

• The COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical vulnerabilities and choke points in global supply chains, undermining our ability to maintain a resilient domestic industrial base.
• Legislation, pre-existing trade agreements like the USMCA, revisions to the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement, and subsequent negotiations have not sufficiently mitigated the threat to national security posed by imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts.
• These new tariffs aim to ensure the U.S. can sustain its domestic industrial base and meet national security needs. 

 
STRENGTHENING AMERICA’S MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY: President Trump’s decision to implement tariffs on imports of automobiles and automobile parts will protect and strengthen the U.S. automotive sector.

• Foreign automobile industries, bolstered by unfair subsidies and aggressive industrial policies, have expanded, while U.S. production has stagnated.
• In 1985, American-owned facilities in the United States manufactured 11.0 million automobiles, representing 97% of overall domestic (American- and foreign-owned) production of automobiles.
• In 2024, Americans bought approximately 16 million cars, SUVs, and light trucks, and 50% of these vehicles were imports (8 million).
  • Of the other 8 million vehicles assembled in America and not imported, the average domestic content is conservatively estimated at only 50% and is likely closer to 40%.
  • Therefore, of the 16 million cars bought by Americans, only 25% of the vehicle content can be categorized as Made in America.
• The United States trade deficit in automobile parts reached $93.5 billion in 2024.
• Currently, the U.S. automobile and automobile parts industry (American-owned and foreign-owned firms) employs approximately one million U.S. workers.
• Employment in automotive parts manufacturing totaled approximately 553,300 jobs in 2024, a decline of 286,000 jobs or 34% since 2000.
• In 2023, Research and Development (R&D) by American-owned automobile manufacturers amounted to only 16% of global R&D spending. R&D by American-owned firms lagged behind the EU, which controlled 53% of global R&D.

 
TARIFFS WORK: Studies have repeatedly shown that tariffs can be an effective tool for reducing or eliminating threats to impair U.S. national security and achieving economic and strategic objectives.

• A 2024 study on the effects of President Trump’s tariffs in his first term found that they “strengthened the U.S. economy” and “led to significant reshoring” in industries like manufacturing and steel production.
• A 2023 report by the U.S. International Trade Commission that analyzed the effects of Section 232 and 301 tariffs on more than $300 billion of U.S. imports found that the tariffs reduced imports from China and effectively stimulated more U.S. production of the tariffed goods, with very minor effects on prices.
• According to the Economic Policy Institute, the tariffs implemented by President Trump during his first term “clearly show[ed] no correlation with inflation” and only had a temporary effect on overall price levels.
• An analysis from the Atlantic Council found that “tariffs would create new incentives for US consumers to buy US-made products.”
• Former Biden Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen affirmed last year that tariffs do not raise prices: “I don’t believe that American consumers will see any meaningful increase in the prices that they face.”
• A 2024 economic analysis found that a global tariff of 10% would grow the economy by $728 billion, create 2.8 million jobs, and increase real household incomes by 5.7%.