Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov 3 hours

Last night was a historic repudiation of the corruption, lawlessness, and failed economic policies of the current administration.

Democrats are eager to turn the page on this dark chapter of American history and focused on building a brighter future for every family across this great nation.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com

Democrats have taken control of the House and Senate, as Republicans suffered their biggest losses in half a century. Democrats will control at least 54 Senate seats, with two races left to be called. Follow live updates here:

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov 5 hours

I am incredibly grateful to the people of Missouri for entrusting in me the privilege of representing them in the halls of Congress.

It is a responsibility that I do not take lightly and an honor that I will never take for granted.

Thank you and let’s get to work.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov Nov 2

For over a year, the Trump administration has illegally blocked funding for the Solar For All Program, which is aimed at lowering utility costs for working-class families.

Democrats are demanding the administration restore funding & provide relief to Americans NOW.
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US lawmakers demand $7 billion in solar aid after court deems Trump admin's termination attempt illegal

Local solar efforts, job-training plans, and participating businesses are being forced to wait.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov Nov 2

Republicans in Congress made the largest cut to nutrition assistance programs in American history last year.

Now, millions of children across the country are losing access to SNAP and school lunch programs.

America’s children deserve better.
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...

washingtonpost.com

As SNAP rolls shrink, free school lunches disappear

Enrollment in the nutrition assistance program dropped following last year’s sweeping GOP tax bill. Fewer children and schools now qualify for free school meals.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov Nov 2

This Military Family Appreciation Month, we recognize the strength, sacrifice, and resilience of military families in #MO05 and across the country.

Let us show our gratitude and honor their sacrifice by recommitting to providing the resources and care they deserve.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov Oct 30

America’s farmers and rural communities are already struggling to keep up with skyrocketing energy prices due to the administration’s disastrous war in the Middle East.

That’s why SEEC and I are urging the administration to keep all energy options open to help lower costs and provide relief.

House of Reps. SEEC @houseseec.bsky.social

Today, SEEC Climate & Agriculture Task Force Co-Chairs @pingree.house.gov & @repkimschrier.bsky.social & House Ag RM @repangiecraig.bsky.social led 45 Members of Congress to urge USDA to revise the REAP rule change & keep affordable energy options open to America's farmers & rural small businesses.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov Oct 30

This administration has no solutions to the challenges facing the American people, so they try to distract and deflect.

But the skyrocketing cost of living and the struggles of working-class families are not a joke.

Americans deserve so much better.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com

Q: How do you expect us to start families young when the average price of a home feels out of reach? JD VANCE: I want to point out that I've only gotten one question about Jon Husted's ass

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov Oct 30

Big Oil is reaping record profits thanks to the president’s disastrous war in the Middle East—and American farmers and working-class families are paying for it at the gas pump.
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/30/b...

nytimes.com

U.S. Oil Industry Earned Over $130 Billion in Profit During Iran War

That was almost three times as much as what businesses producing and refining oil in the United States made in the same period in 2025.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov Oct 30

By easing economic pressure on Russia without receiving a single concession, the president is siding with the aggressors and prolonging the horrific war started by Vladimir Putin.

It not only ensures more death and destruction; it also undermines our alliances and weakens our national security.

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social

The Biden administration called it Putin's "slush fund." Now the Trump administration is considering lifting sanctions on Russia's government investment fund, the latest unilateral concession to Moscow with no reciprocal action. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/u...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov Oct 29

For decades, Republicans have slashed taxes for the ultra-wealthy and giant corporations while refusing to raise the minimum wage for American workers.

As a result, workers continue to receive a smaller piece of the pie while conglomerates see record profits.
www.cnn.com/2026/10/27/e...

cnn.com

Workers are getting a shrinking slice of America’s economic pie | CNN Business

The US economy continues to grow at a relatively healthy pace, but American workers aren’t fully reaping the financial rewards.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov Oct 28

Dolores Huerta was a true blessing to the United States of America.

Her unwavering commitment to labor rights, civil rights, and the dignity of all people has led to incalculable progress for Americans across this great nation.

And we ought to be eternally grateful for it.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov Oct 28

The president’s inflationary policies have driven up mortgage rates, making it harder for Americans to buy their first home and homebuilders to develop new affordable housing projects.

It’s leading to higher housing costs and hurting families nationwide.
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/28/b...

nytimes.com

A Punishing Housing Market Is Squeezing Renters

Higher mortgage rates and slowing residential construction are again giving landlords the upper hand.

Emanuel Cleaver U.S. Representative for Missouri's 5th District

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