David Weiss

This story is not getting the attention it deserves. Confidentiality agreements forced on military families in privatized base housing have jumped more than 300% in six years. In 2020 just 15 families signed one. Last year the number hit 67. Here is what these agreements do.  When a family fights their landlord over mold, lead paint, or a rodent infestation, they often have to sign away their right to talk about it just to enter the dispute process. Even if they never get a settlement, they stay silent. The gag is the price of admission. The conditions are real. A Senate investigation released last week found lead exposure that threatened a newborn’s health and mold contamination severe enough to send families to the emergency room at Fort Stewart and Fort Benning. One family reported mice had chewed through their stove wiring, a fire hazard the previous tenants had already flagged. More than 200,000 people live in this housing. When companies silence the families who report the worst of it, the data looks cleaner than the reality, and the same dangerous homes get leased to the next family. These are the people who serve our country. They should not have to choose between a safe home and their right to speak. stripes.com/theaters/us/20…

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On this day in 1999, Marshall McDougall put together arguably the greatest individual game in baseball history 🤯 The Florida State slugger went 7-for-7 with: ⚾ 6 HR ⚾ 16 RBI ⚾ 25 total bases All NCAA single-game records. After singling in his first at-bat against Maryland, McDougall homered in his next SIX plate appearances, completing a “home run cycle” with a solo shot, 2-run HR, 3-run HR and grand slam in a 26-2 win.

@tomaskenn No one ever actually expected it to result in a tourist boom. The minute Rubio was named Secretary of State, every single person in Miami Dade knew that he would destroy international tourism.

It increasingly looks like the $60 million in public funds Miami-Dade gave to FIFA was a bad deal for taxpayers, and the promised tourism boom is not materializing due to fears of immigration enforcement, the war in Iran spiking travel costs, and constant price gouging by FIFA.

@McFaul The President told Congress last week in a letter that they didn’t achieve any objectives.

I am still shocked that Secretary Rubio announced that "The operation is over - Epic Fury," without achieving any of their war objectives: (1) no removal of enriched uranium and elimination forever of Iran's nuclear program, (2) no constraints on missile production, (3) no end of funding for terrorists & (4) no democratic regime change. Epic Fury is going to be remembered as Epic Failure.

@JonahDispatch Curiously, they haven’t had a single person of substance defending this Project Freedom.

Well, if … checks notes Pakistan (and other countries not worth naming) ask us to halt an operation the entire administration insisted was vital and enduring, then obviously we should stop it within 24-48 hours.

@GovGoneWild Maybe you’ll call out Ron for his lack of cooperation on this issue. Maybe if he spends less time partying in LA and more time working, things could happen.

I didn’t “float” the idea. I said it was one of a couple of ideas that “could be contemplated”. I’m not part of the negotiations. I’m just sticking up for the taxpayers. I just hope we propose the most aggressive property taxes cut that protects first responders that’s able to get 60% for passage. I, for one, am for the elimination of property taxes on homesteaded properties altogether.

@EricTrump @realDonaldTrump What can we expect as a result of this downgrade? Lax security, mold in bathrooms, overpriced mediocre food, bedbugs in luggage?

For the first time, I am extremely proud to share the OFFICIAL logo for the Donald J. Trump International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida. There is no person more deserving of this incredible honor than @realDonaldTrump! Congratulations Dad! Looking forward to seeing flights landing at “DJT” very very soon! 🇺🇸🛬

@DemInNameOnly @JoeBoochmanII @MacFarlaneNews The DOJ does not get to engage in hyper partisan weaponization of government. There is enough out there to demonstrate Fulton County’s concerns that this activity was improperly motivated, hence the scrutiny. The same cannot be said for President Trump’s actions.

@JoeBoochmanII @MacFarlaneNews DOJ is addressing specifically whether the judge should examine the Fulton warrant with heightened scrutiny rather than the standard deference level of judicial review. If raiding an ex-president's home doesn't warrant heightened scrutiny, raiding a clerk's office shouldn't. Duh.

Not sure this is going to convince judge Latest Justice Dept court filing in dispute over its seizure of 2020 ballots from Fulton County, Ga invokes bad faith argument: Admin argues Trump's home was raided in 2023 by "adversaries who sought to imprison him.. prevent him from winning election"

@HectorMujicaFL Who would have the authority to call elections?

Happy that Maduro and Cilia are gone? Yes. But Venezuelans are quickly losing patience as the Delcy dictatorship and the Trump administration refuse to disclose a date for elections. Under Venezuela’s Constitution, a temporary absence can only last up to 180 days, and a permanent absence should trigger presidential elections within 30 consecutive days. @RepCarlos you say you hate socialism so much yet your president continues to support and compliment a socialist dictatorship. Explicame eso...

@mattyglesias This ignores a reality for so many seniors that smaller dwellings are also extremely expensive and they’re not going to realize any substantial windfall from the move.

@PollTracker2024 Of course, “ reminding staff members how congressional oversight works” because it’s a mythological act in a GOP Congress.

WaPo: White House lawyers prep staff for dealing with a Democratic Congress In private briefings, the lawyers are reminding staff members how congressional oversight works and suggesting best practices for handling it. washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…

@OrlandoMH3 @ICEgov The DOJ has publicly admitted that they failed to inform the judge of the information they had and have apologized for their incompetence.

Liberal, woke judges are constantly undermining @ICEgov and the safety/security of American citizens. This BS has to stop!! "Bryan Rafael Gomez was ordered released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on Tuesday by US District Judge Melissa DuBose in Rhode Island." cc: @DAGToddBlanche nypost.com/2026/05/01/us-…

@peterbakernyt What was the average swing for those seat losses?

Presidential approval at this point during election years that saw major midterm shifts and the ultimate House results for their party: Clinton '94: 51% (-52 seats) Bush '06: 38% (-30 seats) Obama '10: 50% (-63 seats) Trump '18: 42% (-40 seats) Trump '26: 37%

@WFLA Ron DeSantis owns this. And it would go even higher under Collins or Donalds.

GAS PRICES SURGE | Since the Iranian conflict, Florida's average price has risen by $1.46 per gallon, adding $22 to the cost of an average-sized tank of gas, AAA said. wfla.com/news/florida/f…

@edokeefe As a journalist, you should point out that Rogers and Wicker are spineless men who will rubber stamp Trump’s harmful actions in the end.

INBOX: The Republican chairmen of the House and Senate Armed Services committees signal opposition and concern with President Trump’s plan to move 5,000 U.S. troops out of Germany:

@WSJopinion Stayed the course? He sent a letter yesterday to Congress admitting that he has ceased all efforts and failed to achieve his objectives. All he achieved was a reduction of sanctions on Moscow and a creation of a new revenue stream for Tehran.

President Trump deserves credit for staying the course on Iran when so many around him are losing their nerve. on.wsj.com/4n2uf8N

@SecDuffy Will you call out the complicity of Trump and Hegseth and Wright?

In coordination with our airline partners, we’re taking ACTION to bring relief to Spirit customers and its workforce. From capped ticket prices for flyers who need to rebook to employees looking for job opportunities, there’s a lot of information you should be aware of. Here’s the latest ⬇️ CAPPED TICKET PRICES United, Delta, JetBlue, & Southwest are all capping ticket prices specifically for Spirit customers who now need to rebook cancelled flights. To access these special prices, individuals will need to provide at a minimum a Spirit flight confirmation number and proof of payment. Please refer to each individual airlines website for additional specifics. REDUCED FARES For any consumers worried about higher prices, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are offering reduced fares on high-volume Spirit routes. Allegiant has also committed to freezing fare prices across routes that overlap with Spirit. To support impacted travelers, Frontier is offering up to 50% off base fares across its network until May 10. EMPLOYEE SUPPORT Most major U.S. carriers are extending travel pass benefits and spare jump seats to Spirit pilots, flight attendants, and other employees who need to return home. They have also offered Spirit team members preferential employment interviews to ensure they jump the queue. Both American Airlines and United are creating microsites for Spirit employees looking to continue a career in aviation. Refresher on Compensation Rules: Per Spirit — the airline will automatically process refunds for any flight purchased through via credit card or debit card. Ticket holders can also: 1. Contact your credit card company: If you purchased your ticket with a credit card, you may be protected under the Fair Credit Billing Act. Contact your issuer to request a "chargeback" for services not rendered. 2. Check your travel insurance: If you have travel insurance, contact your provider to see if your policy covers “insolvency” or “service cessation.” 3. File a bankruptcy claim: You may file a formal "proof of claim" with the bankruptcy court. Please note that this process can take time and may only result in a partial refund.

@neeratanden You think the Garland DOJ should’ve accounted for a future horrible Trump economy? And for Trump and Hegseth to intentionally push up jet fuel prices?

Given the news today that Spirit Airlines is shuttering and thousands of people are losing their jobs, I think we should honestly assess whether the Garland DoJ stopping the JetBlue merger with Spirit Airlines was the right call. Perhaps it was but any analysis must consider as part of the equation the loss to so many families ro decide.

@GasBuddyGuy Have the gas station owners been informed of Trump’s letter stating that hostilities ceased a little while ago?

BREAKING: U.S. gas prices have reached an average $4.45/gal according to GasBuddy- a level only seen for 67 days ever.