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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 1h

The Voting Rights Act is the bedrock of American democracy, upholding the voting rights of ALL Americans.

Today, as the Supreme Court considers a case to destroy the Voting Rights Act, I stood with Americans from across the country in defense of this landmark legislation.

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 2h

“Over the 12 months ended in August, the price of coffee increased 20.9%, Labor Department data showed; ground beef was up 12.8%, and bananas rose 6.6%. Dairy, fruits and vegetables and cereals have all become pricier.”

The president’s tariff taxes are driving up prices & hurting American families.

The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 7h

Upset over higher food prices, consumers are cutting back on purchases, stockpiling certain items or exploring more-affordable stores.

Grocery Prices Keep Rising. Frustrated Consumers Are Trying to Adapt.

Shoppers say they are cutting back on purchases, stockpiling certain foods or exploring more-affordable stores.

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 3h

Special Ed programs are life-changing for millions of families across the country, and the workers who make them possible deserve our respect.

It is reprehensible that they are being targeted and unnecessarily terminated by the Trump administration.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Opinion | Trump's mass firings strike a hammer blow against Americans with disabilities

The GOP once supported special education programs. Recent dismissals at the Education Department put an end to that support.

www.msnbc.com

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 5h

Republicans may be enjoying their 4-week vacation but @housedemocrats.bsky.social are showing up to end the Republican shutdown and lower health care costs for American families.

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 1d

The president said that he would lower costs for hardworking families on “Day one."

Instead, his reckless tariff taxes are driving up the cost of everything from housing and health care to coffee and beef.

NBC News @nbcnews.com · 2d

U.S. consumers are already shouldering as much as 55% of costs due to Trump’s unprecedented gambit to impose sizable tariffs on imports, according to a new report from Goldman Sachs analysts.

U.S. consumers bearing more than half the cost of tariffs so far, Goldman Sachs says

The findings suggest U.S. consumers will continue to struggle with high prices — something Trump had promised to address in the run-up to his re-election.

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 1d

Federal workers are not a pawn in some game—they are hardworking Americans who deserve respect for their service to communities across the country.

Instead of threatening to withhold pay and mass fire these civil servants, the president should work with Congress to reopen the government.

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 1d

Instead of working to lower costs and bring people together, the Trump administration and Republicans nationwide are seeking to divide communities and silence the voices of American families.

It’s shameful.
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Missouri's new congressional map reopens 'old wounds' along Troost Avenue racial divide

The state's new congressional map uses Troost Avenue as a dividing line, and groups majority Black neighborhoods in east Kansas City with rural communities in the middle of the state. Community leader...

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 1d

As farm bankruptcies soar due to the president’s reckless tariff taxes, the Trump administration just provided a $20 billion bailout to Argentina before providing relief to American farmers.

Americans deserve better.
fortune.com/2025/10/04/f...

Farm bankruptcies are soaring amid low crop prices, while Trump considers bailout of up to $14 billion | Fortune

In the second quarter, there were 93 bankruptcy filings, up from 88 in the first quarter and nearly double the 47 at the end of 2024.

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 1d

If Republicans are successful in ending the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, 46,000 Missourians in #MO05 will see their health care costs skyrocket.

That’s why I’m fighting to #ProtectOurCare, extend these tax credits, and lower health premiums for working class families.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1d

Some 22 million Americans are set to lose health insurance subsidies by the end of the year.

Here's who it will affect and what will happen if the subsidies are allowed to expire:

Who will lose out when ACA health insurance subsidies expire?

Here’s a look at who could be affected by the end of the Affordable Care Act credits and how much prices could change.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 1d

While House Republicans continue their 4-week vacation, I’m heading back to Washington today as Democrats continue working to reopen the government and lower health care costs.

Republicans must get back to work, stop taking away Americans' health care, and negotiate a bipartisan budget bill.

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 5d

Instead of working with Democrats to negotiate a bipartisan spending bill that will reopen government and lower health care costs for working class families, the president is illegally mass firing hardworking civil servants across the country.

It’s shameful.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 5d

BREAKING: White House budget office says "substantial" firings of federal workers have started as the Trump administration exerts shutdown leverage.

Budget office says 'substantial' firings of federal workers have started in government shutdown

The White House budget office says that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 5d

AG Letitia James did her job in holding the president to account—which a jury of Americans supported.

Now, she’s being persecuted for it.

The president’s weaponization of the DOJ is the hallmark of authoritarianism, and we all must stand up & speak out against this perversion of the rule of law.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 6d

Breaking News: Letitia James, New York’s attorney general, is said to have been indicted after President Trump pushed the Justice Department to seek charges against her. James, who is accused of committing mortgage fraud, brought a civil case against Trump in 2022. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Attorney General Letitia James of New York is in front of a microphone. A headline reads: "New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted After Pressure From Trump."

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 5d

Republicans in Congress want to use American troops as political pawns in their effort to end ACA tax credits that help American families afford their health care.

Democrats are ready and waiting to pass legislation that ensures our servicemembers and their families get paid on time.

Axios @axios.com · 7d

NEW: Johnson rules out standalone vote on paying troops during shutdown

"The House is done": Johnson rules out standalone vote on paying troops during shutdown

"We already had that vote. It's called the CR, " Johnson said.

www.axios.com

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 6d

As Missouri soybean farmers are struggling to survive, the Trump administration just gave $20 billion to Argentina—one of their top competitors.

Stop bailing out foreign farmers, start providing relief to hardworking Americans, and end the tariffs!
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

US Launches Financial Rescue of Argentina, Treasury Buys Pesos

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the US has agreed to extend major assistance to Argentina, after the embattled South American nation failed on its own to stabilize its exchange rate.

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 6d

American troops shouldn’t be punished because of Republicans’ refusal to negotiate a bipartisan budget bill.

The Speaker should bring House Republicans back from their 3-week vacation and pass legislation to ensure our troops get paid until a compromise is reached.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6d

Republican C-SPAN caller to Mike Johnson: "As a Republican, I'm very disappointed in my party,and I'm very disappointed in you, because you have the power to call the House back. You refuse to do that just for a show."

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 6d

I call on all the parties to implement this agreement in good faith and to do the immense work to turn this bright moment into a long term resolution of the conflict.

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 6d

I am relieved that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and that innocent hostages will return home—which is the first step toward ensuring a durable peace across the Middle East.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 6d

The deal between Israel and Hamas is expected to bring about an initial ceasefire, a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces in Gaza, a hostages-for-prisoners swap and a surge of humanitarian aid into the Palestinian enclave.

Follow for live updates:

Live updates: Israelis and Palestinians celebrate Gaza ceasefire deal that would release hostages

The ceasefire deal’s first phase, if successful, would halt fighting in Gaza to release hostages in exchange for Israel’s release of Palestinian prisoners.

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 7d

If Congress waits to extend ACA tax credits until Dec. 31, 1.5 million more people will be uninsured in 2026 than if they were extended at an earlier date—and millions more will see higher health care premiums.

This crisis cannot wait.

Jennifer Sullivan @jenniferlsullivan.bsky.social · 9d

Some policymakers say that that Congress can delay extending the Premium Tax Credit (PTC) enhancements until later this year but the problem is more urgent than that. thehill.com/policy/healt...

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 7d

From flight delays to delayed paychecks for workers, Republicans’ refusal to negotiate a bipartisan budget that reopens government and prevents health care costs from skyrocketing is hurting Americans nationwide.

It’s time to put the American people over politics!
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Staffing challenges create delays at airports for second day as shutdown drags on

Travelers in Chicago and Nashville were experiencing delays Tuesday night.

www.nbcnews.com

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 7d

House Republicans being on vacation for the past 3 weeks probably isn’t helping.

Republicans must return to Washington, sit down with Democrats, and negotiate a bipartisan solution that will reopen government and prevent healthcare costs from skyrocketing on American families.

Politico @politico.com · 8d

Republican leaders are clashing on whether to return to session to pass emergency legislation to pay troops during the government shutdown.

Republican leaders clash on emergency troop pay vote

Some lawmakers want to move standalone legislation to deliver military paychecks amid the shutdown.

www.politico.com

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 7d

Why would the president even consider pardoning a convicted sexual predator like Ghislaine Maxwell?

Release the Epstein Files.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9d

COLLINS: Pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell -- is that something you're open to doing?

TRUMP: Who are we talking about?

C: Ghislaine Maxwell

T: I haven't heard the name is so long. I can say this -- I'd have to take a look at it ... I will speak to the DOJ

C: She's convicted of child sex trafficking

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 8d

First, Republicans shut the government down to undermine the ACA

Now, they’re threatening to withhold the backpay that federal workers need to keep food on the table

Stop threatening your own citizens and negotiate a bipartisan spending bill that reopens the government and lowers healthcare costs!

Axios @axios.com · 8d

SCOOP: Furloughed federal workers aren't guaranteed compensation for their forced time off during the government shutdown, according to a draft White House memo described to Axios by three sources.

Scoop: White House memo says furloughed federal workers aren't entitled to backpay

A move to deny backpay to up to 750,000 furloughed workers would dramatically escalate Trump's pressure on Democrats to end the shutdown.

www.axios.com

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 8d

“First Mr. Trump imposes tariffs that he says only hurt foreigners. But when that turns out not to be true, he takes political credit for payments to offset the damage as if he’s somehow protecting the American farmer.

How about not hurting them in the first place?”
www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...

Opinion | The Coming Trump Tariff Bailout

Farmers and others with political clout will get a government subsidy or a carve-out.

www.wsj.com

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 8d

If the Speaker is serious, he can extend the ACA tax credits that will prevent healthcare premiums from skyrocketing, restore the $1 TRILLION in funding Republicans cut from Medicaid, and end the Republican shutdown!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

Trump: "He wants to be the healthcare president, as he is for all these other matters. And he's going to do it. We have lots of ideas."

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 8d

I call on Israel and Hamas to take the first step towards ending the devastation and destruction throughout the region by agreeing to the proposed ceasefire and a long term peace process.

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