Days after the president publicly called on his Attorney General to prosecute his personal enemies, the DOJ indicts Jim Comey. This is a five-alarm fire in the fight for our democracy. We must not give in to this authoritarian attack on the rule of law.

Using public servants as hostages to try to jam a partisan CR through Congress is disgraceful. Instead of threatening the livelihoods of these hardworking Americans, which will undermine the entire economy, the President should show some leadership and negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement.

“Working-class Americans — already up against waning wage growth & rising housing & electricity costs — are easily burned by any increase in grocery prices & tariff-fueled increases” “I think it’s pretty obvious that the consumer is not in a great place" www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Public health decisions must be based on stringent medical studies and scientific evidence, not politics and popular conspiracies. The Trump administration’s misinformation about vaccines and other medications are dangerous and will have consequences for years to come.

The man sued for racial housing discrimination is rolling back Fair Housing Laws. As Americans struggle to keep up with the cost of housing, these actions will only exacerbate the crisis by eliminating protections for working class & minority families. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/r...

After making the largest cut to Medicaid in history, Republicans would rather force another harmful shutdown than work with Democrats to lower healthcare costs for American families.

As President Trump walks away from bipartisan negotiations, the chances of another harmful Republican shutdown have increased. Republicans must come back to the table and negotiate a bipartisan funding agreement that lowers healthcare costs and avoids a painful shutdown!

Shanah Tovah! Wishing all those celebrating in #MO05 a very happy Rosh Hashanah. May this season of renewal bring you and your family peace, joy, and good health.

This reporting, alleging more corruption from the administration, is deeply concerning and must be investigated immediately. In addition to the Epstein Files, the DOJ needs to provide the Homan Files to Congress. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/u...

Not only does SNAP provide food assistance for families, veterans, and seniors, but it also supports around $25 billion of income for family farmers across our country. The cuts to this program, along with tariffs, are devastating to every community. www.cnn.com/2025/09/20/p...

"Politicians are denying our children the unified voice they deserve in DC" "Whoever drew this map might have understood political calculations, but do you really think it's fair to our kids?" Missourians will not be silenced. We'll continue to stand up & speak out www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/...

Only one percent of real estate development companies are owned by Black & Latino developers. I introduced the SPUR Housing Act with @cleaver.house.gov to remedy this gap & level the development playing field by offering minority developers the tools they need to build & grow their own companies.

My full statement on the Charlie Kirk Resolution:

The road to lowering housing costs for the American people begins with the increase in construction of affordable housing. That’s why I’m proud to introduce the SPUR Housing Act with @durbin.senate.gov. cleaver.house.gov/media-center...

Political violence is unacceptable and must always remain so. Proud to cosponsor this resolution from @repmarcveasey.bsky.social and @pettersen.house.gov affirming our commitment to civility and nonviolence in America’s democratic process. veasey.house.gov/media-center...

I cannot in good conscience support a partisan budget bill that will cause my constituents in Missouri to see their healthcare costs skyrocket—which is precisely what this legislation would do. My full statement on my vote against the partisan CR here:

Democrats will not support the reckless Republican assault on Americans’ healthcare, including the partisan CR that will drive up prices for Missouri families. The GOP must come back to the table & negotiate a bipartisan budget bill that lowers costs & meets the needs of our communities.

Had a great discussion with Rep. Flood & @upforgrowthaction.bsky.social about our bipartisan work to address America’s national housing affordability crisis. The American people are demanding action to lower the cost of housing—and we won’t stop fighting to make that a reality.

The president and House Republicans promised to lower the high cost of living. Instead, their tariff taxes and Big Ugly Bill are raising prices, killing good-paying jobs, and making life harder for American families.

With roughly 600,000 Americans impacted by PKD across the U.S., we must take action to raise awareness and combat this disease. That's why Rep. Graves and I introduced a resolution to designate September as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month. cleaver.house.gov/media-center...

Democrats are committed to passing a bipartisan budget that will prevent a harmful Republican shutdown and a massive spike in healthcare costs for working class families. My colleagues across the aisle must end the extreme partisanship and come back to the table.

The Trump administration using the extraordinary power of the federal government to silence political opposition and undermine the free speech rights of American citizens and private businesses is dangerous and completely unacceptable.

Congress has the power of the purse and the power to enact taxes. But Republicans continue to cede their own constitutional responsibilities to the president, allowing him to enact the largest tax hike on American families & small businesses in decades. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/u...

Our national housing affordability crisis is not a Republican issue or a Democratic issue—it’s an American issue. That’s why I’m working with Rep. Flood to craft bipartisan solutions that will lower costs for families nationwide. Great to sit down with NMHC to discuss our work.

Democracy demands compromise. Republicans must come back to the table and negotiate a bipartisan funding bill that will ensure the needs of all our communities are met—not try to jam another partisan bill through Congress.

If Republicans do not extend ACA tax credits, Americans will see the largest jump in healthcare costs in years. Families are already struggling to stay afloat—which is why Democrats are fighting to extend this relief for the people. www.notus.org/congress/aca...

Our democracy is strongest when everyone participates. On #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, take some time to check your registration so that you can make your voice heard at the ballot box. vote.gov

Cancer is a vicious disease that impacts Americans in every community and from every background. The Administration’s effort to dismantle the nation’s infrastructure to research, treat, and ultimately cure cancer is extraordinarily shortsighted and deeply regrettable.

The vast majority of Americans are sick of the nonstop division & hate that is driving our communities apart. But instead of working to unite the country by condemning political violence in all forms, the admin is lying & stoking the flames of anger. It’s extremely dangerous & deeply cynical.

“Virtually all major grocery categories are now more expensive than they were a year ago, some substantially so.” The president said he would lower costs for hardworking families. Instead, his tariff taxes are exacerbating our cost-of-living crisis. www.axios.com/2025/09/11/t...

Coffee. Beef. Prescription Drugs. They’re all getting more expensive thanks to the president’s tariff taxes. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/b...

“Since President Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese goods in February, Beijing has retaliated by halting all purchases of American soybeans. That decision has had devastating repercussions for farmers” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/b...

As inflation soars due to the president’s reckless tariff taxes, Republicans in Congress are refusing to extend tax credits that help working families afford their health insurance premiums. I won’t stop fighting to provide relief to these families. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Last week, Missouri Republicans attempted the latest power grab by enacting a mid-decade gerrymander But this fight is far from over Together, in the courts and in the streets, we will continue pushing to ensure this unconstitutional effort is defeated www.kctv5.com/2025/09/12/c...

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! All month long, let us celebrate the rich and vibrant culture of our Hispanic communities across #MO05, honoring their legacy and recognizing their invaluable contributions to our history and society.

I’m deeply disappointed that Missouri’s Legislature put the wishes of Washington above the voices of their own constituents and the needs of our communities. But this fight is far from over. My full statement here:

At every opportunity to turn the temperature down and bring the country together, the president instead chooses to dial it up and divide the nation. It’s deeply disappointing and extremely dangerous. Political violence must be condemned universally.

This is real leadership. Political violence is an attack on all of us, and we all must come together to condemn it whenever it rears its ugly, despicable head.

A few quick charts. First, the big picture: Overall consumer prices were up 2.9 percent from a year earlier. Over the past three months, prices have risen at a 3.5 percent annual rate. #NumbersDay

The president’s extreme mass deportation policies are eroding the civil liberties of American citizens. We must continue to call out and push back against these dangerous policies that are leading to Americans being unlawfully detained.

President Trump and House Republicans promised to lower the high cost of living. But the Trump Tariffs and the Big Ugly Bill are making life even more expensive while causing unemployment to rise to the highest level in years.

President Trump promised he would lower prices on “Day One”. Instead, his reckless and chaotic tariff taxes continue to drive up prices at a time when families are already struggling to stay afloat. Americans deserve better.

Missourians are against mid-decade redistricting. The labor community is against mid-decade redistricting. The business community is against mid-decade redistricting. The faith community is against mid-decade redistricting. Listen to the people! www.kmbc.com/article/chri...

Today marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks, the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil. As we pause to honor the 2,977 lives lost, let us also remember the courageous first responders, the survivors, and the families whose lives were forever changed. #NeverForget

Gun violence in America is completely out of control. What will it take for our leaders to come together and enact policies that will address this crisis, save lives, and keep our communities safe? As we pray for the victims, let us also ACT. The time is now.

I unequivocally condemn the despicable and cowardly attack on Charlie Kirk. Political violence has absolutely no place in the United States, and the perpetrator must be prosecuted to the fullest extent. Let us all pray for Mr. Kirk and his loved ones in this moment.

After the president rolled out the red carpet, Putin repays him by bombing Ukrainian civilians & sending drones into NATO airspace. This is a dangerous escalation that must be met with a forceful response from the U.S., including increased sanctions. If the president refuses to act, Congress must.

It is deeply disappointing the Missouri House has put the demands of DC power brokers ahead of the wishes of Missouri families in another partisan power grab This battle is far from over—and I won't stop fighting to ensure the voices of Western Missouri are heard www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

In a moment where the president and ICE are sowing fear in communities across the country, the Supreme Court continues to undermine the civil liberties of American citizens by greenlighting the racial profiling of minorities. It’s dangerous and un-American.

For 60 years, HUD has worked to ensure every American has safe, stable, and affordable housing. As the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Housing, I’m fighting to ensure HUD is fully funded and can continue its mission of expanding the American Dream for ALL our neighbors.