To tackle crime, spend less on prisons and more on people
With just two months to go until Election Day, crime and criminal justice have emerged as central issues in the campaign, with candidates on all sides of the political spectrum eager to demonstrate their tough-on-crime stances, especially in presidential elections. Last month, former President Donald Trump I swore While vowing to “make America safe again” […]
‘We Spend Way Too Much Time’ Talking About Assault Weapons, Those Aren’t the Problem
On Friday's episode of HBO's “Real Time,” host Bill Maher argued that “too much time” is spent discussing assault weapons restrictions when it comes to America's gun violence problem, when in fact that's not the issue. “The problem is, we're a gun country. We love our guns. And that's not going to go away,” he […]
Donald Trump Vows to ‘Insist’ NATO Nations ‘Spend At Least 3%’ of GDP on Defense
Former President Donald Trump vowed to “insist” that NATO allies increase their defense spending to “at least” 3% of their gross domestic product (GDP). meanwhile Busy Speaking at a National Guard Association conference on Monday, Trump said some NATO member countries are “spending well below 2 percent” of their GDP. “I will also be reaching […]
Harris campaign to spend $370M in ads after Labor Day
Vice President Harris’ campaign announced Saturday that it will spend at least $370 million on digital and TV advertising between Labor Day and Election Day. The paid media offensive will run for nine weeks, beginning on September 3, and will target battleground voters with ads that highlight Harris’ personal story, her take on powerful interests, […]
My elderly mom only wants to spend time with me and my wife
Dear Abby: My 69-year-old mother recently moved closer to where my wife and I live to be closer to us as we age. Overall, this has been great for all of us. My mother is healthy and still very active, taking walks every day and tending to the house and yard. We see her often. […]
If Trump Loses. He Will Spend ‘Rest of His Miserable Life’ in Court or Prison
Former federal prosecutor and NBC legal analyst Glenn Kirschner said Wednesday on SiriusXM’s “The Dean Obeidallah Show” that if Donald Trump loses the 2024 election, he “will spend the rest of his miserable life in a courtroom or in prison.” “In Georgia, wherever the appellate division is, they’ve been told the case has been stayed,” […]
Here’s how much more you can expect to spend on back-to-school shopping amid sticky inflation
A new survey finds that costs on back-to-school shopping lists are expected to increase by 6% this fall due to persistent inflation, forcing some parents to make difficult decisions between saving on school supplies or cutting back on other discretionary spending. Parents of kindergarten through eighth grade students expect to spend an average of $333 […]
Wizard of Ahhs! Sphere will spend $80M to bring classic film to high-tech Vegas arena: sources
James Dolan is planning to follow the yellow brick road to boost profits at the Las Vegas Sphere, The Washington Post has learned. The state-of-the-art concert venue, with unparalleled video and tactile seating, has inked a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to produce a one-of-a-kind immersive experience with its film adaptation of the 1939 classic […]
Amber Waterman will spend life in prison for killing pregnant mom, stealing fetus
A Missouri woman will receive life in prison for murdering a pregnant stranger as part of a deranged plot to steal her unborn child, authorities announced this week. Amber Waterman, 44, pleaded guilty Tuesday to luring victim Ashley Bush, 33, into murder by falsely promising her a job opportunity in October 2022 and then ripping […]
Giffords group to spend $15 million to support Harris and anti-gun candidates
Gun control activists are boosting their resources to help presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris win the election and help Democrats take control of the House of Representatives in November. Giffords, a gun violence prevention organization founded by former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, on Friday announced a $15 million campaign targeting voters in battleground states, with […]