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In light of the recent Supreme Court decision which upholds the April 2023 action of the NC Supreme Court, we, the team of the Castelli campaign, are eager to see the NC Legislature step up and undertake the critical task of congressional redistricting. We strongly believe that these newly drawn districts should genuinely echo the true, unadulterated will of the voters.

The current districting, unfortunately, is tainted by egregious partisan overreach, a glaring product of 2022 when the scales were unfairly tipped by liberal activist judges. This manipulation produced distorted congressional maps, unjustly giving liberal forces an equal footing despite their poor performance in statewide elections. This stark discrepancy underlines our belief that districts should represent the legitimate voice of the people and not be subject to partisan manipulation or judicial activism.

It is our hope that the NC Legislature will take this into consideration, ensuring a fair and democratic process that respects the voice of North Carolinians, promoting the integrity of our democracy. We remain committed to fostering a political environment where the power is in the hands of the voters and not subject to manipulation by any political faction.

The Chinese spy balloon poses a significant risk to national security due to its advanced surveillance capabilities and persistent wide-area coverage. These balloons can carry sophisticated equipment and fly at high altitudes, making them difficult to detect and engage, which could provide China with sensitive information about military activities, critical infrastructure, and other sensitive locations. This persistent surveillance capability could threaten American national security interests and may require a coordinated response from government agencies and military organizations to mitigate the risk.

The recent decision to remove Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee has been a source of controversy and debate. Proponents argue that it is important for members of Congress to be held to a high standard and that Rep. Omar’s comments on Israel and the pro-Israel lobby have the potential to harm U.S.-Israel relations. On the other hand, opponents argue that removing Rep. Omar is a violation of her First Amendment rights and an attempt to silence her critical views on U.S. foreign policy. Ultimately, the impact of this decision will depend on how it is perceived and implemented.

The provision of military aid to Ukraine is a complex issue that can have various political, economic, and military implications. This includes the supply of advanced weapons systems like M1 Abrams tanks. For some representatives, the cost of supplying the tanks could be a concern. Most in congress are supportive of aid Ukraine, however, many …

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The recently passed Omnibus Bill is a $1.7 trillion spending package that includes inflation-adjusted increases in defense and domestic spending, border security funding, and disaster aid. It was met with mixed reactions from Republicans; some praised the bill for addressing national security concerns while others criticized it for not living up to conservative ideals of …

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The Federal Reserve is set to slow down its rate hikes yet again, as policymakers debate just how much further to go. Different members of the Fed’s board may have different views on where exactly interest rates should stand at any given time, and they want to be sure they get it right this time around. That means taking all possible factors into consideration before making a move and ensuring any rate increase won’t lead to more harm than good for the U.S economy in the long run.

The Republican party, under the leadership of the new Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, is making good on its campaign promises to the American people. Since taking control of the House of Representatives in January 2023, McCarthy and his Republican colleagues have been working tirelessly to implement policies that will benefit all Americans and …

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday blocked fellow California Reps. Adam B. Schiff and Eric Swalwell from continuing to serve on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has recently taken proactive steps to ensure that the House of Representatives is composed of the most qualified and ethical members. He has …

Speaker Kevin McCarthy Removes Committee Members that Have Questionable Character Read More »

It was an historic election in January, when Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted to the post. It took 15 ballots by the House of Representatives. Some key assurances negotiated in the process were: the length of bills and the time Congress would be given to study bills prior to voting,. Moreover, any single member may …

Speaker Kevin McCarthy Will Lead House Republicans in Fulfilling Our Commitment to America Read More »

My name is Christian Castelli., and in this blog, I’ll be tracking what is going on in D.C. I am a Christian, a son, brother, husband, father and veteran. My goal is to represent North Carolina in the 119th Congress. . Additionally, I swore an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States against …

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