Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
@cleaver.house.gov
This is the official Bluesky page of Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, representing Missouri's Fifth District (#MO05).
We have so much to be grateful for in the United States of America.
Today, I’m wishing everyone in #MO05 and across the country a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Today, I’m wishing everyone in #MO05 and across the country a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.
November 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
We have so much to be grateful for in the United States of America.
Today, I’m wishing everyone in #MO05 and across the country a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Today, I’m wishing everyone in #MO05 and across the country a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.
The president said that he would lower costs for hardworking families on Day One.
Instead, his tariff taxes are driving up prices on groceries and other everyday essentials.
Instead, his tariff taxes are driving up prices on groceries and other everyday essentials.
If you’re making apple pie for your Thanksgiving spread this year, you’re going to see some price increases.
Granny smith apples are up 99% since last year.
Granny smith apples are up 99% since last year.
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The president said that he would lower costs for hardworking families on Day One.
Instead, his tariff taxes are driving up prices on groceries and other everyday essentials.
Instead, his tariff taxes are driving up prices on groceries and other everyday essentials.
For 10 months, Republicans in Congress have sat back and allowed this administration to move forward with countless unethical, unconstitutional, and deeply harmful actions without saying a word.
But when it comes to helping American families afford health care, they decide to push back.
But when it comes to helping American families afford health care, they decide to push back.
Exclusive: Speaker Mike Johnson cautioned the White House that most House Republicans don’t have an appetite for extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Speaker Johnson Flashes Red on Trump’s Healthcare Push
The top House Republican warned of little GOP support for extending the expiring ACA subsidies.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
For 10 months, Republicans in Congress have sat back and allowed this administration to move forward with countless unethical, unconstitutional, and deeply harmful actions without saying a word.
But when it comes to helping American families afford health care, they decide to push back.
But when it comes to helping American families afford health care, they decide to push back.
The president’s tariff taxes and reckless economic policies are killing good-paying jobs and leading to layoffs for American workers.
Americans deserve better.
Americans deserve better.
Private payroll losses accelerated in the past four weeks, ADP reports
Private payroll losses accelerated in the past four weeks, ADP reports
Private companies lost an average of 13,500 jobs a week over the past four weeks, ADP said Tuesday.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The president’s tariff taxes and reckless economic policies are killing good-paying jobs and leading to layoffs for American workers.
Americans deserve better.
Americans deserve better.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social are fighting to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that help working-class families afford quality health care.
If Republicans don’t join us, millions will see their costs skyrocket.
www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
If Republicans don’t join us, millions will see their costs skyrocket.
www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
These families' health care costs will balloon if Congress doesn't act on the ACA
Millions of Americans face sharply rising costs for health care plans they bought through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, unless Congress acts soon. Here's what's at stake for them.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
@housedemocrats.bsky.social are fighting to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that help working-class families afford quality health care.
If Republicans don’t join us, millions will see their costs skyrocket.
www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
If Republicans don’t join us, millions will see their costs skyrocket.
www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
More than 1 million African Americans fought in WWII—and their stories deserve to be told.
As the president tries to erase our shared history, I’m calling on the admin to restore the displays honoring Black servicemembers at the Netherlands American Cemetery
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As the president tries to erase our shared history, I’m calling on the admin to restore the displays honoring Black servicemembers at the Netherlands American Cemetery
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Rep. Cleaver Leads Call to Restore Displays Honoring Black Servicemembers at the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) led 33 House lawmakers in urging the administration to restore displays commemorating the contributions of Black soldiers at the Net...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
More than 1 million African Americans fought in WWII—and their stories deserve to be told.
As the president tries to erase our shared history, I’m calling on the admin to restore the displays honoring Black servicemembers at the Netherlands American Cemetery
cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
As the president tries to erase our shared history, I’m calling on the admin to restore the displays honoring Black servicemembers at the Netherlands American Cemetery
cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
Republicans could have extended ACA tax credits earlier this year—but they chose to extend tax breaks for billionaires and giant corporations instead.
Now, working-class families are seeing their health care costs skyrocket.
Now, working-class families are seeing their health care costs skyrocket.
Republicans are in a bind of Trump’s making: After voting to end the shutdown, they’ve yet to come up with a plan to tackle the upcoming spike in health care premiums.
Republicans face a health care backlash in Georgia as subsidies set to expire
Rocketing health care costs are fast becoming the new affordability frontier in next year’s midterms.
www.politico.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Republicans could have extended ACA tax credits earlier this year—but they chose to extend tax breaks for billionaires and giant corporations instead.
Now, working-class families are seeing their health care costs skyrocket.
Now, working-class families are seeing their health care costs skyrocket.
We saw this same story during the president’s first term.
American farmers need open, stable markets—not empty promises from the CCP and the administration.
Instead of continuing the harmful tariffs and handing bailouts to Argentina, the president should provide relief to America’s farmers.
American farmers need open, stable markets—not empty promises from the CCP and the administration.
Instead of continuing the harmful tariffs and handing bailouts to Argentina, the president should provide relief to America’s farmers.
CNBC: My understanding is the White House said that China was gonna buy 12 million tons of soybeans from the US by January. That's approaching and they've only purchased 332,000. China has not confirmed that pledge.
BROOKE ROLLINS: Your point is salient. We've got a significant way to go
BROOKE ROLLINS: Your point is salient. We've got a significant way to go
November 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
We saw this same story during the president’s first term.
American farmers need open, stable markets—not empty promises from the CCP and the administration.
Instead of continuing the harmful tariffs and handing bailouts to Argentina, the president should provide relief to America’s farmers.
American farmers need open, stable markets—not empty promises from the CCP and the administration.
Instead of continuing the harmful tariffs and handing bailouts to Argentina, the president should provide relief to America’s farmers.
America’s housing affordability crisis demands bipartisan action to expand the supply of affordable housing and lower costs for hardworking families.
That’s what my bipartisan HOME Reform Act will provide.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
That’s what my bipartisan HOME Reform Act will provide.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
‘You can’t just talk about gas and groceries’: GOP grapples with housing affordability message
As Republicans look to catch up on cost of living, some eye housing as a messaging blind spot.
www.politico.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
America’s housing affordability crisis demands bipartisan action to expand the supply of affordable housing and lower costs for hardworking families.
That’s what my bipartisan HOME Reform Act will provide.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
That’s what my bipartisan HOME Reform Act will provide.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Family farms and specialty farmers are hurting worse than ever because of the president’s reckless trade wars.
That’s why I joined dozens of House Democrats in calling on the administration to provide immediate relief to these hardworking farmers nationwide.
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That’s why I joined dozens of House Democrats in calling on the administration to provide immediate relief to these hardworking farmers nationwide.
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Reps. Cleaver, DeLauro, and 30 House Lawmakers Call for Additional Support to Small and Specialty Farmers
(Washington, D.C.) – This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), along with 30 other House Democrats, called on the Trump administration to include small and sp...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Family farms and specialty farmers are hurting worse than ever because of the president’s reckless trade wars.
That’s why I joined dozens of House Democrats in calling on the administration to provide immediate relief to these hardworking farmers nationwide.
cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
That’s why I joined dozens of House Democrats in calling on the administration to provide immediate relief to these hardworking farmers nationwide.
cleaver.house.gov/media-center...
As the president’s tariff taxes raise costs on America’s small businesses, most are planning to increase prices even further on consumers.
It’s a self-inflicted problem that is being driven entirely by the administration’s reckless economic policies.
www.forbes.com/sites/martin...
It’s a self-inflicted problem that is being driven entirely by the administration’s reckless economic policies.
www.forbes.com/sites/martin...
Most Small Businesses Planning Price Hikes As Inflation Escalates, Report Finds
Despite mounting pressure from tariffs and rising costs, small businesses remain “cautiously optimistic,” according to a Bank of America report.
www.forbes.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
As the president’s tariff taxes raise costs on America’s small businesses, most are planning to increase prices even further on consumers.
It’s a self-inflicted problem that is being driven entirely by the administration’s reckless economic policies.
www.forbes.com/sites/martin...
It’s a self-inflicted problem that is being driven entirely by the administration’s reckless economic policies.
www.forbes.com/sites/martin...
While Democrats are fighting to lower health care costs by extending Affordable Care Act tax credits that help working-class families afford their premiums, Republicans are actively trying to undermine the ACA and drive-up prices.
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thehill.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
While Democrats are fighting to lower health care costs by extending Affordable Care Act tax credits that help working-class families afford their premiums, Republicans are actively trying to undermine the ACA and drive-up prices.
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The separation of church and state is foundational to American democracy—and houses of worship must remain shielded from partisan politics.
That’s why I joined @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social & @raskin.house.gov to call on the administration to uphold these principles.
religionnews.com/2025/11/20/e...
That’s why I joined @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social & @raskin.house.gov to call on the administration to uphold these principles.
religionnews.com/2025/11/20/e...
Democrats urge Trump administration to keep banning churches from endorsing politicians
WASHINGTON (RNS) — A letter from Democratic lawmakers warned that repealing the Johnson Amendment, set to be discussed in a hearing next week, would fracture a ‘foundation stone in the nation’s wall o...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The separation of church and state is foundational to American democracy—and houses of worship must remain shielded from partisan politics.
That’s why I joined @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social & @raskin.house.gov to call on the administration to uphold these principles.
religionnews.com/2025/11/20/e...
That’s why I joined @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social & @raskin.house.gov to call on the administration to uphold these principles.
religionnews.com/2025/11/20/e...
The president’s “peace plan” looks strikingly similar to Russia’s wish list.
The president has been played by Putin over and over this year.
It’s time that Congress steps up to put an end to the administration’s capitulation by enacting sanctions on Russia.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
The president has been played by Putin over and over this year.
It’s time that Congress steps up to put an end to the administration’s capitulation by enacting sanctions on Russia.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
U.S. pushing Ukraine to sign peace deal by Thanksgiving or lose support
The U.S. is sending “signals” that everything could be off the table if Kyiv does not quickly sign a proposal, which was drawn up by special envoy Witkoff.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The president’s “peace plan” looks strikingly similar to Russia’s wish list.
The president has been played by Putin over and over this year.
It’s time that Congress steps up to put an end to the administration’s capitulation by enacting sanctions on Russia.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
The president has been played by Putin over and over this year.
It’s time that Congress steps up to put an end to the administration’s capitulation by enacting sanctions on Russia.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
At a time when political violence is on the rise, the president is pouring fuel on the fire by calling for his political opponents to be killed for saying that troops should follow the law.
It’s dangerous, disgraceful, and should be strongly condemned by all.
It’s dangerous, disgraceful, and should be strongly condemned by all.
CNN details Trump's calls to violence against Democratic lawmakers:
"Just to remind you, this is the president of the United States, at a time of dangerous political violence in this country, suggesting that 6 Democrats be killed for saying that troops shouldn't break any laws."
"Just to remind you, this is the president of the United States, at a time of dangerous political violence in this country, suggesting that 6 Democrats be killed for saying that troops shouldn't break any laws."
November 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
At a time when political violence is on the rise, the president is pouring fuel on the fire by calling for his political opponents to be killed for saying that troops should follow the law.
It’s dangerous, disgraceful, and should be strongly condemned by all.
It’s dangerous, disgraceful, and should be strongly condemned by all.
The American people are calling for bipartisan reforms that will lower housing costs.
Rep. Flood and I introduced the bipartisan HOME Reform Act to provide relief and ensure the American Dream is attainable for working-class families.
www.housingwire.com/articles/hou...
Rep. Flood and I introduced the bipartisan HOME Reform Act to provide relief and ensure the American Dream is attainable for working-class families.
www.housingwire.com/articles/hou...
House bill seeks to streamline affordable housing development
The HOME Reform Act would exempt small projects from NEPA and would expand the program’s eligibility requirements.
www.housingwire.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The American people are calling for bipartisan reforms that will lower housing costs.
Rep. Flood and I introduced the bipartisan HOME Reform Act to provide relief and ensure the American Dream is attainable for working-class families.
www.housingwire.com/articles/hou...
Rep. Flood and I introduced the bipartisan HOME Reform Act to provide relief and ensure the American Dream is attainable for working-class families.
www.housingwire.com/articles/hou...
It’s time to ban stock trading among America’s lawmakers once and for all.
I’ve cosponsored legislation that would do just that—and I’ll continue pushing to enact a stock trading ban until Congress does what’s right.
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I’ve cosponsored legislation that would do just that—and I’ll continue pushing to enact a stock trading ban until Congress does what’s right.
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Rep. Rob Bresnahan sold stock in several Medicaid providers before voting for cuts
The Pennsylvania Republican is one of several members who have come under scrutiny for stock trading as Congress eyes a potential ban.
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
It’s time to ban stock trading among America’s lawmakers once and for all.
I’ve cosponsored legislation that would do just that—and I’ll continue pushing to enact a stock trading ban until Congress does what’s right.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
I’ve cosponsored legislation that would do just that—and I’ll continue pushing to enact a stock trading ban until Congress does what’s right.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
This is despicable.
Calls for political violence must be condemned universally—even more so when they come from the President of the United States.
I hope that my colleagues across the aisle will stand up and speak out against this unacceptable rhetoric.
Calls for political violence must be condemned universally—even more so when they come from the President of the United States.
I hope that my colleagues across the aisle will stand up and speak out against this unacceptable rhetoric.
Update: now he’s suggesting the Democratic lawmakers should be executed.
November 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This is despicable.
Calls for political violence must be condemned universally—even more so when they come from the President of the United States.
I hope that my colleagues across the aisle will stand up and speak out against this unacceptable rhetoric.
Calls for political violence must be condemned universally—even more so when they come from the President of the United States.
I hope that my colleagues across the aisle will stand up and speak out against this unacceptable rhetoric.
Reposted by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
Update: now he’s suggesting the Democratic lawmakers should be executed.
November 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Update: now he’s suggesting the Democratic lawmakers should be executed.
The president promised he would usher in a “Golden Age” for America, but his tariff taxes and reckless economic policies are driving up prices and pushing the economy into a “Trump Slump.”
Instead of enriching himself and his friends, he should focus on providing relief to hardworking families.
Instead of enriching himself and his friends, he should focus on providing relief to hardworking families.
New data shows the unemployment rate has increased to 4.4%.
This is the highest unemployment rate since October 2021.
This is the highest unemployment rate since October 2021.
November 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The president promised he would usher in a “Golden Age” for America, but his tariff taxes and reckless economic policies are driving up prices and pushing the economy into a “Trump Slump.”
Instead of enriching himself and his friends, he should focus on providing relief to hardworking families.
Instead of enriching himself and his friends, he should focus on providing relief to hardworking families.
On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, we honor the memories of those in the trans community whose lives were cut short by anti-trans violence.
With my colleagues in the @equality.house.gov, I am committed to combatting hate and fighting to #ProtectTransLives. #TDOR
With my colleagues in the @equality.house.gov, I am committed to combatting hate and fighting to #ProtectTransLives. #TDOR
November 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, we honor the memories of those in the trans community whose lives were cut short by anti-trans violence.
With my colleagues in the @equality.house.gov, I am committed to combatting hate and fighting to #ProtectTransLives. #TDOR
With my colleagues in the @equality.house.gov, I am committed to combatting hate and fighting to #ProtectTransLives. #TDOR
The president’s reckless tariff taxes are decreasing the supply of essential goods that small businesses need for their products—which is driving up prices on American consumers.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
Trump’s Global Tariffs Curtailed Trade, Data Shows
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November 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The president’s reckless tariff taxes are decreasing the supply of essential goods that small businesses need for their products—which is driving up prices on American consumers.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
The president’s reckless tariff taxes drove up prices and closed critical markets for American farmers.
After announcing a “deal” with China, “there’s little evidence that China plans to follow through on its purchase commitments of U.S. soybeans.”
www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-s...
After announcing a “deal” with China, “there’s little evidence that China plans to follow through on its purchase commitments of U.S. soybeans.”
www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-s...
China slow to honor U.S. soybean purchase commitments - Brownfield Ag News
The chief commodities economist at StoneX Group says there’s little evidence that China plans to follow through on its purchase commitments of U.S. soybeans. Arlan Suderman says he believes China has ...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The president’s reckless tariff taxes drove up prices and closed critical markets for American farmers.
After announcing a “deal” with China, “there’s little evidence that China plans to follow through on its purchase commitments of U.S. soybeans.”
www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-s...
After announcing a “deal” with China, “there’s little evidence that China plans to follow through on its purchase commitments of U.S. soybeans.”
www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-s...
The nation saw the pain that families faced when SNAP funding was withheld by the administration during the Republican shutdown.
Now, millions of families are about to lose benefits permanently thanks to the president’s Big Ugly Bill.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Now, millions of families are about to lose benefits permanently thanks to the president’s Big Ugly Bill.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Food stamps are back, but millions will soon lose benefits permanently
Even though the shutdown is over, the GOP’s signature tax and spending law is poised to kick people off the nation’s largest anti-hunger program.
www.politico.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The nation saw the pain that families faced when SNAP funding was withheld by the administration during the Republican shutdown.
Now, millions of families are about to lose benefits permanently thanks to the president’s Big Ugly Bill.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Now, millions of families are about to lose benefits permanently thanks to the president’s Big Ugly Bill.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
American families from the heartland to the coasts are pleading for bipartisan reforms that will lower housing costs in communities across the country.
Rep. Flood and I have a solution:
www.foxnews.com/politics/bip...
Rep. Flood and I have a solution:
www.foxnews.com/politics/bip...
Bipartisan plan aims to make the American Dream affordable again for millions of first-time homebuyers
Bipartisan lawmakers target federal HOME program to cut housing costs for middle-income Americans, shifting infrastructure expenses from developers to cities.
www.foxnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
American families from the heartland to the coasts are pleading for bipartisan reforms that will lower housing costs in communities across the country.
Rep. Flood and I have a solution:
www.foxnews.com/politics/bip...
Rep. Flood and I have a solution:
www.foxnews.com/politics/bip...