Rep. Emanuel Cleaver

While the president’s disastrous war in the Middle East is driving up grocery costs, Republican cuts to nutrition assistance programs are taking food off the table of America’s most vulnerable families. It’s a self-inflicted crisis. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

While working-class families are struggling to fill up their gas tank every week, the president is making a killing off his disastrous war in the Middle East. The American people deserve better. www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-o...

Last year, Republicans made historic cuts to American health care programs in order to finance massive tax breaks that overwhelmingly benefited the wealthiest 1%. The effects continue to crush working-class families across the country. www.cnn.com/2026/10/22/e...

I’m proud to have earned a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Congressional Scorecard as we fight back against the assault on the freedoms of LGBTQ+ Americans. Everyone deserves to live freely as their authentic selves—which is why we must continue to defend the rights of ALL Americans.

Are you interested in politics and want to learn how policy is made on Capitol Hill? Then apply for an internship in my congressional office next spring! Find more information here: cleaver.house.gov/services/int...

Causing immeasurable damage while casting aside qualified experts in service of one man's ego. If the story was satire, we'd say it was too on the nose.

With Election Day still more than a week out, President Trump is already preparing to sow chaos and confusion if he doesn't get his way. But the American people can see this for what it is - an act of desperation.

Kids can't learn when they're hungry. Yet President Trump and Republicans in Congress thought it was more important to deliver tax cuts for the ultrawealthy.

American families want Congress to take action that will lower health care costs. But rather than investing in health care for working-class families, Republicans have made historic cuts to health care programs in order to finance more tax cuts for the wealthiest 1%. time.com/article/2026...

Since Trump took office and Republicans took control of Congress, the average household has paid an additional $4,700 for goods and services due to rising costs. Whether it’s the disastrous war in the Middle East or the costly tariff taxes driving up costs, Republicans are making life harder.

The most corrupt administration in American history. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/u...

The president promised to lower costs on day one. But after nearly two years in office, the policies of the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress have led to higher inflation, higher fuel prices, higher unemployment, and higher mortgage rates. A complete failure.

The policies enacted by President Trump and Republicans in Congress have crushed working-class families while further enriching the wealthiest 1%. The American people deserve so much better. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...

Vladimir Putin is directly responsible for the deaths of countless innocent civilians in Ukraine. The Trump administration’s support of his regime only encourages the continuation of his despicable invasion and the deaths of civilians. It’s sickening to watch.

“Food distribution programs are getting less food from federal programs to feed the hungry after cuts by the Trump administration.“ “At the same time, restrictions on food stamps from the Republicans’ ‘big, beautiful bill’ have driven up demand" www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

“It was the second time in two years that the president authorized billions of dollars in bailout money for farmers harmed by his administration’s policies” Missouri farmers want lower fuel prices, open markets, and free trade—not inadequate government bailouts. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/b...

The president’s disastrous war is driving up interest rates and the cost of critical materials, which is crushing construction of affordable housing and pushing the American dream of homeownership further out of reach. Hardworking families deserve better. www.wsj.com/economy/hous...

The president’s extreme mass deportation agenda is disgraceful. Those who are willing to put themselves in harm’s way to protect our freedoms should not have their families ripped apart.

While hardworking families are struggling to stay afloat under the disastrous policies of this administration, the president of the United States is focused on breaking the law to renovate a golf course in Washington, D.C. The American people deserve better.

“Cleaver said he hopes that Medicaid funding can be restored to the federal budget when a new Congress convenes next year” Republican cuts to Medicaid are hurting Missourians across #MO05. I’ll never stop fighting to ensure families get the care they need. thebeaconnews.org/stories/2026...

The decision to withhold access to Starlink is a betrayal of the Ukrainian people, who are fighting for their freedom against Russian aggression. It is a deeply disgraceful action that diminishes our standing and undermines our alliances around the world. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

The president is either delusional or lying to the American people. Since he launched the disastrous war in the Middle East, supported by Republicans in Congress, the cost of everything from gas to groceries has skyrocketed. And hardworking families are paying the price.

In the United States of America, no one should have to fear for their safety in their place of worship. I’m thankful that no one was injured in this despicable attempt at mass violence. Together, we must continue to condemn and push back against bigotry and hate in all forms.

The president is completely detached from reality. Billionaires and his Big Oil donors may be making more money than ever—but working-class families are struggling to stay afloat due to his disastrous policies

“Nearly three-quarters said they struggled to pay for food, housing, medical care or daily transportation in the past year…” A direct result of the failed policies of this administration and Republicans in Congress. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/14/b...

Another extremely concerning inflation report that shows prices continue to rise due to the president’s disastrous war in the Middle East. It’s about time that Republicans in Congress joined with Democrats to end this quagmire and provide relief to American families.

Biofuel keeps commodity prices competitive for farmers, sustains tens of thousands of rural manufacturing jobs, and delivers measurable savings at the pump for families. That’s why I joined dozens of lawmakers to urge the administration to uphold their commitment to America’s biofuel industry.

The president’s disastrous war in the Middle East has kept gas prices above $4 for 158 days. A new record. Brought to you by President Trump and Republicans in Congress.

Skyrocketing energy costs are a direct result of the president’s disastrous war in the Middle East as well as Republicans in Congress who refuse to put an end to it. And working-class families are paying the price on everything from gas to groceries.

Prices are rising, wages are falling, and hardworking families are falling further and further behind. And it’s all due to failed Republican policies and the president’s disastrous war in the Middle East. www.cnbc.com/2026/10/14/c...

The president’s decision to start another disastrous war in the Middle East, along with Republicans’ choice to support it in Congress, is costing hardworking families thousands of dollars. Americans deserve better.

“The average nationwide price of diesel fuel Monday was $6.26 per gallon, nearly 80% higher than it had been at the start of the year, according to AAA data.” The president’s failed policies are driving up the cost of everything from gas to groceries. And American families are paying the price.

This administration continues to use the extraordinary power of the federal government to seek retribution against their political opponents. It’s un-American, unacceptable, and cannot be allowed to continue. Congress must put an end to it immediately.

We knew from day one that President Trump’s plan to flood local grocery stores with imported beef was a shameful betrayal of American cattle ranchers. As predicted, we can now say it was also an ineffective approach to lowering prices.

In recognition of Music Advocacy Day, I met with members of the Recording Academy to discuss the unique challenges artists are facing in the age of artificial intelligence. I look forward to supporting efforts to ensure that AI never takes the place of musicians, performers, or human creativity.

Blatant corruption has come to define the Executive Branch of government. Under the Trump Administration, pay-to-play politics is not a bug, it’s a feature.

The administration’s disastrous war in the Middle East continues to drive up energy prices—which is increasing costs on everything from gas to groceries. While Democrats have voted consistently to end the war, Republicans continue to support this quagmire.

The president’s tariff taxes are directly responsible for higher costs on many everyday goods. Democrats warned that these taxes would harm consumers—but Republicans in Congress refused to put a stop to it.

Head Start plays a pivotal role in communities across #MO05. That’s why I joined nearly 200 lawmakers in demanding the Trump administration end its assault on this program that countless families and children depend on. abcnews.com/Politics/dem...

While American families fall further and further behind due to Republican policies, the Trump family continues to make a killing off taxpayers. abcnews.com/Politics/tru...