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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 10h

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 · 13h

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 · 11h

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 · 1d

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 · 13h

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 · 2d

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 · 1d

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.

www.bloomberg.com

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

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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.

www.washingtonpost.com

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

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 · 4d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 2d

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

Release the Epstein Files.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

“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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 3d

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

As we pray for the victims, their families, and their communities, let us also pray for the immediate return of the innocent hostages, an end to this brutal conflict and the suffering of the Palestinian people, and a lasting peace across the region.

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

Today marks 2 years since Hamas terrorists senselessly slaughtered over 1,200 people, including dozens of Americans, in their brutal attack on Israel.

May we take a moment to grieve with the families, and may we never forget the lives lost.

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

Just like he wants to rip healthcare away from hardworking families, the president wants to steal paychecks from federal workers.

The law is clear and @housedemocrats.bsky.social won’t stand for it.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Q: Why do you say some federal workers should not get their backpay?

TRUMP: Well, you're gonna have to figure that out. Ask the Democrats

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 4d

The president continues violating court orders in his lawless attempts to sow chaos in American cities.

At what point will Republicans in Congress stand up to this blatant abuse of power?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/u...

Judge Again Blocks Guard Deployment as Trump Expands His Targets

www.nytimes.com

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 4d

Republicans enacted the largest cut to Medicaid in history.

Their Big Ugly Bill will rip health care away from 15 MILLION Americans.

Now, they’ve shut down the government to prevent an extension of ACA tax credits that help working class families afford their premiums.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Mike Johnson: "Let me look right into the camera and tell you very clearly: Republicans are the ones concerned about healthcare. Republicans are the party working around the clock everyday to fix healthcare. This is not talking points for us: we've done it."

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 4d

It says everything that, in the middle of a government shut down, House Republicans decided to take another week off.

Democrats will keep showing up to work, fighting to lower costs, and protecting the health care of American families – because someone has to do the people’s work.

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 4d

Together, we’ll keep fighting to #ProtectOurCare and ensure workers get the pay and benefits they have earned!

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 4d

It was an honor to speak before the Communications Workers of America this morning to talk about the harmful impacts of the president’s Big Ugly Bill—which rips healthcare away from millions of American workers, kills clean energy jobs, and gives tax breaks to giant corporations.

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 4d

If Republicans are successful in ending ACA tax credits, 383,000 Missourians are at risk of losing their health care and 216,000 face premiums that are more than DOUBLE what they paid this year.

Missouri families literally cannot afford this cruelty.
www.cnbc.com/2025/09/30/a...

Affordable Care Act premiums will rise 114% if enhanced subsidies expire, health policy researcher finds

The federal government may shut down if Congress can't reach a deal about enhanced premium tax credits, slated to expire at the end of 2025.

www.cnbc.com

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

America’s government is in a complete shutdown, and House Republicans are refusing to come back to work.

Is it because they don’t want to lower the healthcare costs of American families or because they don’t want to release the Epstein Files?
www.politico.com/live-updates...

House will stay out of session next week as Senate works to solve shutdown

Democrats called it a bid to avoid an uncomfortable vote on Jeffrey Epstein.

www.politico.com

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