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I’ve known many Iranian-Americans, but in 2005, I met an Iranian citizen at an airshow in Dubai. I was in uniform. He was friendly, thoughtful, and honest. He told me, “Our government is extreme, but we don’t want a war with the United States.” That stuck with me. As a veteran of OEF and OND, we’ve known for a long time that Iran’s regime is a problem. They’ve funded proxy terrorist groups, spread anti-Western and antisemitic rhetoric, and helped radicalize movements against America. Elements of the regime have openly chanted “Death to Israel, death to America.” But Iran can’t match the United States or Israel in a conventional war, so they play a different game. They use proxies and asymmetric tactics to keep conflict away from their own borders. Instability is the strategy. It stretches their adversaries thin, raises costs, and avoids a full-scale war they know they can’t win. That may serve them, but it is bad for us, bad for Israel, and devastating for innocent people across the region. There’s also a reason we never rushed into full-scale war with Iran. Look at a map. Iran sits along the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical chokepoints in the world. At its narrowest, it is about 20 to 30 miles wide, with shipping lanes only a couple miles across in each direction. A significant portion of the world’s oil flows through that corridor every day. Now imagine trying to defend that. A confined space within range of Iranian missiles, mines, fast attack boats, and swarms of drones. Ukraine has shown how difficult and costly it is to defend against large numbers of cheap, coordinated drones. In a narrow maritime chokepoint, that challenge becomes exponentially harder. A conflict there does not stay contained. It risks shutting down global shipping, spiking energy prices overnight, and pulling other nations in fast. And yet here we are, drifting toward conflict without clear planning, coalition support, or defined objectives. No clear end state. No clear win condition. Just hope, which is not a course of action. And now, after underestimating how dangerous this region is, even President Trump is calling on other nations to help untangle the situation in the Strait. This was never something the United States could or should handle alone. We have seen this before. Regime change without a plan does not work without a massive, long-term commitment, and even then, success is far from guaranteed. After 9/11, I volunteered. America was united. Congress passed the AUMF, essentially a permission slip for the President to go after those responsible. But this is different. The American people did not ask for this. There is no clear authorization, no clear objective, and the American people were promised the opposite. Some will argue this is about an urgent response to nuclear weapons development. But if that capability was truly “obliterated” months ago, as claimed, then what is the objective now? Where is the coalition? Where is the authorization from Congress? Where is the strategy beyond escalation? We have tools for this. Sanctions. Inspections. Diplomacy backed by strength. Rushing into a regional war in one of the most volatile and strategically critical places on Earth is not a substitute for a coherent nuclear strategy. Even if we pretend this is not a war, we already have blood on our hands. President Trump is now talking about “unconditional surrender,” and people are asking whether this could spiral into something far bigger, even raising fears of a draft. We should not be sleepwalking into another war. It’s time to wake up. #IranWar #ServiceBeforeSelf

Lately, I’ve seen a lot of attack ads against James Talarico twisting his words, taking him out of context, and trying to make him seem strange for speaking openly about faith. The truth is, time and again I’ve watched James stand up for what’s right in the Texas Legislature, calmly pushing back against hyper-conservative proposals, from anti “furry” panic bills to attempts to post the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. About a year ago, his “Sermon Against Christian Nationalism” helped inspire me to run for Congress. James once said, “If your religion makes you more judgmental, more hateful, more arrogant, more selfish, then you’re doing it wrong. That’s not faith. That’s dead religion.” What I appreciate about his perspective is that it reflects something deeply American about religion. Faith is personal, freely practiced, and revealed in how we treat one another. For millions of Americans, including many families here in North Texas, Christian faith is a central part of life and community. James embraces that faith while also reminding us that America has always been a place where people practice faith in many different ways. As he has quoted from the poet Rumi, there are “a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the ground.” At a time when religion is too often used as a political weapon, Talarico points us back to something simpler and older. Christianity, at its core, is about loving your neighbor, caring for the poor and marginalized, seeking peace, telling the truth, and serving others with humility. That tradition shaped leaders like the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose faith challenged America to confront injustice and expand freedom. As King wrote from a Birmingham jail, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Faith at its best doesn’t divide us. It calls us to love our neighbors, protect human dignity, and build a more just society. And America works best when people of many beliefs, or no belief at all, can stand side by side and live out those values freely. That freedom is one of the things that makes this country unique. It’s something all of us can have faith in. @jamestalarico #jamestalarico #christiannationalism

More than 200,000 voters participated in the Collin County primary this year. But a town hall in McKinney showed something numbers can’t capture: voters showing up with real questions about the future of TX-03. @ElectEvanHunt Opinion: tx3dnews.com/mckinney-town-… #TexasPolitics

@ATLouden Agree that we need to be honest and identify dangerous ideologies. So let’s do it - not with a broad brush, but with precision.

Extremism is the real threat, not entire groups of people. But ignoring how & where those ideologies develop doesn’t make us safer, it makes us unprepared. Leadership also means being honest about identifying dangerous ideologies & addressing them directly, before they become a threat to American lives.

As someone who went to war against Muslim extremists, I don’t fear Muslims. Muslims — like Christians and Jews — are overwhelmingly peace-loving. What I fear are extremists. And extremists come in every form.

After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today. I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby. It has been an honor serving under @POTUS and @DNIGabbard and leading the professionals at NCTC. May God bless America.

Let’s face it: Americans have lost faith in politicians, in both parties, and in the political process itself. But that apathy is making things worse, not better. When only the extremes stay engaged in politics, the rest of the country ends up governed by the extremes. If we want a healthier democracy, we have to earn back people’s trust in government, not just campaign on blaming the other side or tearing government down. That’s why I’m a charter member of the Take BAC Congress Pledge, supporting reforms to restore Balance and Accountability in Congress. The pledge supports several common-sense reforms: • 12-year term limits for Congress so public service doesn’t become a lifetime career • Overturning Citizens United to reduce unlimited corporate money in elections • Banning short-term stock trading by members of Congress so lawmakers can’t profit from inside information • A five-year ban on lobbying after leaving office to stop the revolving door in Washington • A binding code of ethics for the U.S. Supreme Court Beyond the pledge, there are two additional commitments I believe are necessary to rebuild trust. • Redistricting reform. Congressional maps should only be drawn once every 10 years after the census and handled by a bipartisan commission, not manipulated mid-decade for political advantage. I intend to help lead that reform. • No foreign-interest PAC money. For the people of Texas’ 3rd District, I am making a personal commitment that my campaign will not accept money from foreign-interest PACs, including groups like AIPAC. American elections should be about American interests. None of this should be partisan. If we want Americans to believe in their government again, we have to start by changing how Washington works. take-bac-congress.us #ServiceBeforeSelf #takebaccongress

As much as I’d like @RepKeithSelf to join me for our Town Hall Debate on Wednesday, March 11 in McKinney, Congress shouldn’t be on recess right now. If the United States is carrying out military strikes in the Middle East, Congress should be in Washington doing its job. The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war for a reason. The American people deserve to know where their representatives stand. If members of Congress support these strikes, they should vote to authorize them. If they don’t, they should vote to limit or stop them under the War Powers Resolution. Either way, they should put their name on the record. Sending American forces into conflict is one of the most serious decisions a government can make. It shouldn’t happen through press releases and cable news debates. It should happen through a vote in Congress. But if Rep. Self decides to come home instead of voting, he should be able to meet me for the debate. Either way, please join us. Over 125 people are already signed up. We’ll have live music, a color guard, great moderators, and more. 🇺🇸 No scripts. No planted questions. Just real answers. RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/cd3-town-hal… #ServiceBeforeSelf #townhall

On March 2, 1836, Texans declared their independence. In the years prior, Mexico had invited settlers to help build Texas, but later restricted further immigration and centralized power, increasing its military presence in the region. The fight became a struggle over self-government and broken promises. That same welcoming and independent spirit still defines us. Texans believe in freedom, local control, and charting our own path. We’ve benefited from a rich and diverse culture shaped by generations of newcomers who chose to call Texas home. The Lone Star still shines bright. Let’s keep it that way. #electevanhunt

“America First.” “No new wars.” “The peace president.” “No regime change.” When did all of that turn into “FAFO”? This isn’t a game. Our deficit is exploding. We’re told there is no money for SNAP, for the VA, for public schools, for healthcare, or even for foreign aid. And yet we have carried out strikes in seven countries in the last 12 months. I am not against intervention. I have been very vocal in support of Ukraine. But I am against hypocrisy. Here is the reality. Iran has been destabilizing the region since 1979. It funded terrorist proxies that targeted American troops during OEF and OND. It was infuriating to watch Iranian-backed networks fuel insurgent attacks while our troops were taking fire. But when American soldiers were dying in Afghanistan and Iraq, Trump and other conservative voices were sharply critical of intervention. Trump said Obama would start a war with Iran “to get re-elected,” “to save face,” and because he had “absolutely no ability to negotiate, he’s weak and ineffective.” Tucker Carlson. Charlie Kirk. They warned about endless wars. They warned about regime change. They warned about American blood and treasure. So what changed? Nothing except who is in office. We should be grieving the three American service members killed in the recent strikes. They volunteered to serve. Their families will carry that loss forever. We should also be grieving the more than one hundred Iranian schoolchildren reportedly killed when a strike hit a primary school. They were children sitting in classrooms. And if we are going to act as the world’s police, engaged in what amounts to a constant state of war, Congress should debate it and vote on it. It has been nearly 25 years since Congress passed the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force against those responsible for 9/11. That vote was about al-Qaeda and the Taliban. It was not a blank check for permanent, borderless war. If this is the new normal, Congress should own it. Enough is enough. #ServiceBeforeSelf #Iran

Not sure what gave you the idea that I’m anything like Keith Self - couldn’t be farther from the truth and you know it. Easy day - I’ll commit to opposing further funding for a war with Iran. And I’ve never prioritized foreign interests over Texas 3rd district. Don’t hold your breath for Keith to respond. And don’t absolve Trump and the MAGA-Republicans of their culpability by blaming a “uniparty.”

The establishment has a type. Whether it’s Keith Self on the right or Evan Hunt on the left, the result is the same: Your tax dollars are sent to fund wars in the Middle East while your family pays the price at home. I am challenging both Keith Self and Evan Hunt to answer one simple question for the voters of #CD3 before Tuesday: Will you commit today to opposing any further funding for a war with Iran, or will you continue to prioritize foreign interests over the families Texas’s 3rd district? Time to vote out the D.C. uniparty. @RepKeithSelf @ElectEvanHunt

Today is the last day of early voting. Primary electon day is Tuesday, March 3rd. Your voice and your vote matters, perhaps now more than ever before. I understand why many folks don’t feel that way. For most of my adult life, I’ve muffled my political views. In the military, I served alongside Americans from every background, every culture, every corner of this country. We were united by one mission: defend the nation. Politics stayed out of the jet, out of the office, off the dinner table. We had to trust and support each other. We had to get along to move forward. But the longer I silenced my voice, the more apathetic I became. That apathy grew heavier with experience. The war in Afghanistan dragged on long after Osama bin Laden was killed, and he wasn’t even in Afghanistan when we found him. I began to wrestle with hard questions. I had spent years away from my family. I had taken lives in service to my country. And in the end, we were left with a war that had no clear political objective, no defined end state, and no real victory. On top of that, I struggled to build financial security for my children. My earnings couldn’t compete with friends in the private sector. I was working hard but constantly worrying about bills. Barely sleeping. Distracting myself with too much television and video games to quiet the anxiety. By the time Donald Trump was first elected, I was totally turned off by politics. I’d change the channel when the news came on. I avoided debates. I rolled my eyes at people who were “too political.” I just wanted to build my career, bring people together, and live a normal life. But my military retirement in 2022 shortly preceded Trump’s unexpected return to power, and that forced a reckoning. I thought January 6 had taught us something. I thought denying an election had consequences. But then I found myself watching Trump and JD Vance berate and belittle Zelensky in the Oval Office, and I didn’t recognize the country I had sworn to defend. The examples were wrong. The rhetoric was wrong. The tone was wrong. This was a breaking point for me. And deep down, I had to confront something uncomfortable. My life of silent service had, in many ways, equated to complicity. I had served honorably. I had earned combat medals. I had provided for my family. People thanked me for that service. But I began to feel that by staying quiet, I had set the wrong example for my children. I had failed my friends and neighbors. Retiring from the military felt like removing a muzzle. I started openly disagreeing. I started speaking up. I started attending local party meetings. And the more I found my voice, the more I connected with people who felt the same way. The more involved I became in my community, the better I slept at night. The more I stood for what I believed - online and in person - the more others stepped forward too. Yes, I lost some friends. But I gained many more. And now that I’ve found my voice, it flows from me like a raging river. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to dig deep and find your voice. Our Founding Fathers created a system that requires your involvement, your voice and your vote to function properly. Our ancestors marched and fought for your right to use it. If we resolve ourselves not to give in to apathy or appeasement, our combined rivers will create the wave of change that our nation so desperately needs. #BlueWave2026 #ServiceBeforeSelf

Four years ago, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the moral lines should still be clear. Missiles strike cities before dawn. Thousands of civilians have been killed, thousands of children kidnapped, tens of thousands injured, and entire communities have been destroyed. This is a modern-day David and Goliath story. A nuclear-armed superpower crossed a sovereign border expecting a quick victory. Ukraine did not fold. It adapted, it organized and it fought back. Families hold weddings between air raid sirens. Children study in subway stations. Soldiers defend their towns in freezing trenches. Ukrainians have learned to live with war, but they have not accepted it. As a reminder, Ukraine gave up the world’s third-largest nuclear arsenal in exchange for security assurances from the West. We said sovereignty mattered. We said borders would not be changed by force. And yet, four years later, this administration has played games as if we’re betting on the Super Bowl. Rolling out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin while publicly berating Volodymyr Zelensky does not project strength. Publicly pushing Ukraine toward concessions while echoing Moscow’s talking points does not deter aggression. In his last State of the Union a year ago, Donald Trump said he was working to end the war in Ukraine and repeatedly claimed he could end it quickly. He didnt bother to mention that failure last night. Worse than that, he’s actually consistently pressured the invaded nation to surrender territory so he could secure a quick win. And Keith Self, who sits on the House Foreign Affairs committee and likes to preach about ideological threats to the West, has done nothing. If we are serious about “peace through strength,” America should be doing two things at once: standing firmly with Ukraine and building a credible path to negotiations that do not reward aggression. That means sustained support so Ukraine is not negotiating at gunpoint. It means tightening economic pressure on Moscow. It means coordinating with our allies. And it means making clear that any peace talks include Ukraine at the table and result in enforceable security guarantees, not a temporary pause before the next invasion. Peace should be the goal. But peace built on humiliation of the invaded and accommodation of the invader is not peace. It is a signal to every authoritarian regime watching that persistence pays and America’s word is negotiable. Four years in, Ukraine is still fighting for its sovereignty. Despite being told “they can’t win,” it doesn’t look like they will break. And they will remember who stood with them when it mattered. #ukraine #ForeignPolicy #ServiceBeforeSelf

At least half of a leader’s job, whether in business, family, or the military, is setting the right example. The highest office in the land should model steadiness, honesty, and respect, leading all people - even the opposition - with humility and grace. The State of the Union is meant to speak to the entire country, about real issues and real ways to make our nation better. Instead, President Trump used much of it to attack or blame Democrats, the duly elected representatives of nearly half of America, while repeating claims that fact checkers have labeled false or misleading. Congressman Keith Self didn’t mind. He tweeted in sycophantic adoration roughly TWENTY times in a two hour time period. He went from tweet-chanting “USA, USA” to falsely claiming that “every single Democrat sided with illegal aliens over American citizens” with an added “sickening” for dramatic effect. Our President and our Representative should show the country how to rise above division, not deepen it. Political opponents are not enemies. They represent millions of Americans. Real strength is the ability to inspire people to come together, even in disagreement. Americans are tired of all this emphasis on “winning” at all costs, no matter who gets lied to, and no matter who gets hurt. #ServiceBeforeSelf #StateOfTheUnion

I really love dogs. I also really love America. That’s why Keith Self’s so-called “Keeping Puppies Safe from Sharia Act” would be funny if it weren’t another fear-mongering distraction. Here’s what the bill actually does. It would withhold federal funds from any state or local government that bans dog ownership. That’s it. It’s framed as protecting Americans’ right to own dogs from “Sharia law.” Muslims do not “hate dogs.” That’s simply not true. Islam, like Christianity and Judaism, teaches kindness to animals. There are well-known Islamic teachings about showing mercy to dogs and caring for them. Some Muslims choose not to keep dogs inside their homes for religious reasons tied to ritual practice, but that is not hatred. It is a matter of observance, just like dietary rules or other faith traditions. There are no credible reports that any Muslim community or organization in the United States is trying to ban dog ownership, threaten dogs, or impose religious law on Americans’ pets. If you see claims online about “Muslims banning dogs,” those are either based on isolated, misinterpreted social media posts or circulating stereotypes, not on real policy actions or documented movements. There is no state in America trying to ban dog ownership. There is no evidence of any movement to impose Sharia law on Texas courts. American courts already cannot enforce any foreign or religious law that violates the U.S. Constitution. That protection is already in place. And animal cruelty is already illegal. Federal law and Texas law both make abuse and neglect of animals a crime. Dogs are already protected under existing statutes. Keith Self chose to cosponsor this bill anyway. And his X (twitter) feed was immediately reinvigorated by this nonsense. Texas families are worried about healthcare costs, public schools, infrastructure, jobs, and rising prices. Instead of addressing real challenges, members of Congress are spending time on legislation built around internet rumors. When elected officials focus on imaginary threats, they distract from real responsibilities. The job of a Representative is to improve Texans’ lives, not amplify culture-war talking points and fan the flames of division in our communities. #ServiceBeforeSelf #Shariah

Public officials should not seek a community’s support and then exploit fear of that same community for political gain. Their duty is to unite people for the common good, not inflame division for personal advancement. context-corner.com/p/who-is-keith…

@SelfForCongress @JudgeChrisHill @KeresaForTexas When are you going to respond to @ElectEvanHunt's invitation to appear at an unscripted open town hall event/debate, @SelfForCongress? Everyone is welcome, including GOP/DEM/IND voters on 3/11/26 @ 6 PM at @GuitarSanctuary, McKinney, #TX03. Will you appear, @RepKeithSelf?

@hashamsarwar @RepKeithSelf @PAKPAC Not only does Nazi-quoting Islamophobic Texas MAGA Mouthpiece @RepKeithSelf accept cash from @PAKPAC, he also takes dark money donations from several foreign interest PACs, including Hungary, Albania, Israel and Iran, as well as HUGE amounts from Elon Musk and his companies.

Hey @RepKeithSelf, you take money from Muslims and then demean them online. Here is receipt of $3000 you took from @PAKPAC in 2024.

What was said at the Revelry & Rebirth event in McKinney — and why does it matter for Collin County? From grassroots organizing to local races and personal testimony, here’s our full coverage from TX3DNews: 👉 tx3dnews.com/collin-county-… #CollinCounty