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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 7h

Qatar does:
- $5.5B Trump resort deal
- $1.5B to Jared Kushner’s fund
- $400M 747 for Trump’s AF1 jet

US does:
- NATO-like security guarantees
- Qatari F-15s based at Mt Home AFB in Idaho

Working Americans get nothing while the Trump family gets rich.

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US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho | CNN Politics

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on Friday that the US will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, which will host Qatari F-15 fighter jets and...

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 1d

This administration continues to seriously erode crucial institutions like DOJ with this baseless and vengeful prosecution of Letitia James.

This is banana republic stuff.

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Letitia James, the New York attorney general who defeated Trump in court, indicted by Justice Department | CNN Politics

New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted Thursday in Alexandria, Virginia, as President Donald Trump’s Justice Department continues to pursue charges against his political opponents, two s...

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 2d

Russia took less than 1% of Ukraine since Nov 2023. Only cost them at least half a million soldiers.

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 2d

Astros and Rangers fans agree…

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 4d

Today is the second anniversary of the horrors of the October 7th attack on Israel.

We must never forget the evils that Hamas committed on that terrible day, we must demand that the hostages be released immediately, and we must condemn anti-semitism in all forms.

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 4d

Trump loves to say "We've never seen anything like it."

In this case he's right- this is the most corrupt administration in American history.

Chip in here to help me fight back:

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 5d

How to negotiate the budget deal (hint- demand that they release the Epstein files):

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 5d

Welcome to the race, @WesleyHuntTX

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Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for US Senate in Texas, defying GOP leaders to take on Cornyn and Paxton

Republican congressman Wesley Hunt is running for the U.S. Senate in Texas, defying Senate GOP leadership and adding a new element to an already contentious primary campaign

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 5d

For those of us Texans wondering what this week’s weather will feel like:

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 6d

Happy Sunday y’all.

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 8d

Texas is an awesome state, and driving around it requires an awesome playlist.

Here’s mine. Thoughts? Suggestions?

open.spotify.com/playlist/4lZ...

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 8d

They're celebrating gutting health care and FEMA and hurting American farmers,

Meanwhile- can your kid find a job? How are your health insurance premiums looking?

13 months to the midterms. Change will be coming.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 8d

Posted by the President of the United States.

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 10d

Hey everyone, I’ll be at the McAllen Public library tonight after 5 PM for a meet and greet, see you there.

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NPR @npr.org · 10d

Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 10d

There should be a rule- if one party controls the House, Senate, and President, and they allow the government to shut down, they’re all fired and we have snap elections to replace them.

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 11d

For those of you in and around McAllen, I'd love to see you tomorrow!

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McAllen Town Hall w/Col. Terry Virts · Terry Virts for Texas

Texans, please join us with your friends, family and neighbors for a neighborhood Town Hall with U.S. Senate Candidate and former astronaut Terry Virts to hear about his vision to fight for Texas. Get involved with our campaign, meet friends, and organize your community with us as we prepare for the fight in November! Hope to see you there!

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ex-Lethality Jane @lethalityjane.bsky.social · 11d

Pete Hegseth vibes

Band of Brothers- Sobel Inspecting Easy Company

YouTube video by Sul

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 12d

I'm going to be hosting a meet and greet tomorrow in Harlingen. Hope to see you there!

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Harlingen Town Hall w/Col. Terry Virts · Terry Virts for Texas

Texans, please join us with your friends, family and neighbors for a neighborhood Town Hall with U.S. Senate Candidate and former astronaut Terry Virts to hear about his vision to fight for Texas. Get involved with our campaign, meet friends, and organize your community with us as we prepare for the fight in November! Hope to see you there!

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 12d

Talking with filmmaker Jay Kleberg at a screening of "Chasing the Tide," about Galveston Bay. We have some big decisions to make about hurricane storm surge abatement that will affect millions of Texans for the rest of the century. Texas deserves a senator who understands these complex issues.

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 13d

Texans are struggling to pay rent while this out of touch man is bragging about his gold office. John cornyn’s boss is disconnected from reality.

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 14d

Our Defense Secretary is wildly unqualified.

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 15d

The personal vendettas of the President are making us all less safe.

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 15d

Throwback to my AsCan class photo at NASA. Can’t believe this was 25 years ago! The skills—like leadership, teamwork, and commitment to an mission—instilled through the rigorous and stressful training program and as an astronaut are ones I carry with me to this day.

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 16d

I've said from the beginning, the Democrats need a debrief after the disastrous 2024 election. But it must be a TRUTHFUL debrief. A "Secret Battle to SHAPE the Autopsy Report" does NOT sound like this debrief will be an honest one. When will our party wake up?! www.thebulwark.com/p/secret-bat...

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Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 17d

I'm not a politician, and I won't shy away from hard questions. The Democratic party has a 25% approval rating and changing this starts at the top. Let's go, chip in today. secure.actblue.com/donate/terry...

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