@repcleaver I am definitely not a billionaire, but I did receive a good tax break from the big beautiful bill. It is not just billionaires that benefit
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Paul Sickman
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While billionaires continue to make a killing thanks to massive tax breaks for the wealthy in the Big Ugly Bill, millions of American families are losing access to nutrition assistance at a time when grocery costs are exploding.
Families shouldn’t go hungry just so billionaires can get richer.
The Wall Street Journal@WSJ
The number of food-stamp recipients is dropping sharply as states start implementing new Trump administration rules on who qualifies for SNAP benefits. on.wsj.com/4tkib4f
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@repcleaver You mean since Biden was in office. I still like 3.5 over 8 when a democrat was in office.
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Inflation is at the highest levels in years—and meaningfully higher than when President Trump entered office.
It’s clear that tariff taxes and the disastrous war in the Middle East are making life unaffordable for American families here at home.
Heather Long@byHeatherLong
JUST IN: PCE Inflation jumped to 3.5% in March, the highest in three years (since May 2023). This is a direct result of the war in Iran. And the pain will almost certainly be worse in April and (likely) May. Core PCE Inflation (excluding food and energy) jumped to 3.2% --> highest since January 2024. This is mainly a gas story, but healthcare also showing some spending increase.
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@QuintonLucasKC Have looked at the Illinois districts. The democrats have been doing it for years. The Republicans are finally catching on. Rex
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Last year, the Trump administration ordered compliant Republican officials across the country to redraw districts mid-decade in an effort to drown out Black and progressive voices, including here in Kansas City breaking up long time shared communities of interest.
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@repcleaver The Epstein files were in the procession of the Biden White House and the Garland DOJ for 4 years Where were the democrats during those years in bringing justice to the victims
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Just as House Republicans fought for months to prevent the release of the Epstein Files, they are now doing their best to block an honest and thorough investigation into Epstein and his associates.
Democrats will not relent in the fight to bring justice to the victims.
Riley Rogerson@riley_rogerson
How Democrats say Oversight Republicans are quietly trying to quash the Epstein investigation Rather than host normal hearings, James Comer has increasingly turned to “roundtables” where members can’t force subpoenas. w/ @Hailey_Fuchs politico.com/news/2026/04/2…
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@QuintonLucasKC So President Trump can completely shut down trade with a country but can’t charge a tariff. Does that make any sense
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You can get away with a great many things it seems, but SCOTUS reminds us, you can’t mess around with people’s money and livelihoods.
SCOTUS Wire@scotus_wire
🚨 In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court STRIKES DOWN President Trump's tariffs, holding that the President CANNOT use the IEEPA and Congress alone has the taxing power. Roberts delivered the opinion/judgment of the Court. Thomas, Alito, and Kavanaugh dissent.
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@repcleaver @HouseDemocrats Rep Cleaver, so what you are saying is the Affordable Care Act is really not affordable and you need my tax dollars. If it was affordable you would not need my tax dollars. I think we should rename it the Unaffordable Care Act (UCA)
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.@HouseDemocrats 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.
npr.org/2025/11/20/nx-…
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@repcleaver While you are at it why don’t you work to lower the cost of ACA insurance so it is not such a burden for the Missouri taxpayer.
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If Republicans are successful in eliminating ACA tax credits for working-class Americans, Missouri families will see their health care premiums skyrocket.
That’s why I’m fighting to extend these tax credits and lower costs for Missourians in #MO05.
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@repcleaver Obamacare is the democrats problem and they need to fix it
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“millions of people will see their health insurance payments double or even triple in 2026.”
“by far the largest annual premium increases in recent years.”
“affecting up to 17 million Americans”
This is why Democrats are fighting to #ProtectOurCare and lower costs!
The Washington Post@washingtonpost
Exclusive: Average Obamacare premiums are set to rise 30 percent, documents show. The price increases — affecting up to 17 million Americans who buy coverage on the federal marketplace — are by far the largest annual premium increases in recent years. wapo.st/48M5XuG
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@repcleaver How you can be in congress and representing my district is beyond me. The democrats have voted 12 times to keep the government closed and just voted to not pay the federal workers that are working with out pay. How can you be for hardworking Americans with these votes.
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Not lowering costs for hardworking families.
Not ensuring federal workers get paid.
Not reopening the federal government.
The president’s main priority is his own $300 million ballroom.
Acyn@Acyn
Leavitt: At this moment in time, the ballroom is really the president's main priority.
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@repcleaver You do realize the high cost of health care is because of Obamacare. No Republican voted for Obamacare. This was predicted that health care costs would skyrocket when it was voted on. This boondoggle is the democrats doing and they need to fix it
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Right now, Americans across the country are suffering because of the Republican health care crisis.
Premiums are skyrocketing to unaffordable levels and hospitals are closing across the country.
This is not a crisis that can wait—we need action to lower costs NOW.
The Washington Post@washingtonpost
Millions of Americans are already seeing their health insurance costs soar for 2026 as Congress remains deadlocked over extending covid-era subsidies for premiums. wapo.st/4oqmuc2
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@repcleaver Rep Cleaver, yes most were peaceful, but it is irresponsible of you not to acknowledge some messages and actions were hateful and until our representatives speak out against them we are going to have more scenarios like Charlie Kirk.
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This weekend, millions of Americans stood together and did what Americans do best—exercise their first amendment right to protest their government.
It is extremely irresponsible that the Speaker and Republican leaders continue to smear these Americans and lie about the peaceful protests.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar
KARL: You talked about anarchists, antifa advocates, the pro-Hamas wing. I mean, 'Hate America Rally' sounds like enemies. MIKE JOHNSON: Well, there were a lot of hateful messages yesterday. We have video and photos of pretty violent rhetoric calling out the president. I don't think it's pro-American.
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@MayorLucasKC @QuintonLucasKC Mayor Lucas, correct me if I am wrong, but the democratic senators have voted 9 times to keep the government closed. We cannot afford adding 1.5 trillion more to the federal budget. No negotiation is going to change that
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Mayor Lucas urges federal leaders to reopen the government and keep early childhood programs running for KC families.
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@repcleaver Rep Cleaver, you indicate we are struggling with cost of living but yet you want to take more money from us to extend the ACA tax credits. Please explain to me how that helps me with the cost of living
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The American people are already struggling with the cost-of-living, which is why they want an extension of ACA tax credits that help working families afford their health premiums.
While Republicans shut down the government to prevent that, we’ll keep fighting to #ProtectOurCare
Sahil Kapur@sahilkapur
New @KFF poll on whether U.S. adults support or oppose extending the Obamacare subsidies scheduled to expire at the end of 2025 Overall: 78% say extend, 22% say expire
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@repcleaver It is the democrats that shut down the government. They have rejected the CR twice which is the Biden budget which democrats accepted. The democrats proposal would add 1.5 trillion to the budget. We cannot afford that. What are you willing cut
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Republicans are happy to shut down the federal government, hurting millions of Americans, because it means they can mass fire more hardworking public servants.
It’s shameful.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar
Mike Johnson on the shutdown: "It can provide an opportunity to downside the scope and scale of government, which is something that we've always wanted to do. So in a way Chuck Schumer has now handed the keys to the kingdom the executive branch under President Trump."
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@kmbc I am not sure where you got this attorney but this was not a first amendment issue. Jimmy Kimmel blatantly lied on the air. Your newscasters would not blatantly lie about a new story. If they did they would be fired. And it would not be a first amendment issue
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Kansas City First Amendment attorney warns of government pressure after Jimmy Kimmel suspension | Click on the image to read the full story kmbc.com/article/jimmy-…
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@repcleaver Rep Cleaver, I hope you were not part of this protest by democrats in the house. "The House of Representatives attempts to hold a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk but the Democrats protest". I expect my representative to be better than that.
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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.
ABC News@ABC
BREAKING: Conservative youth activist Charlie Kirk has been shot during an event at Utah Valley University, according to law enforcement sources. A suspect is in custody, according to a school alert. Read more: abcnews.link/zPayymh
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@QuintonLucasKC Why are there no community centers north of the river
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When I first got the gig, I toured most community centers and saw broken down pools and troubled spaces. We’ve made outstanding progress. I was proud to take my family to the indoor pool at the Aguirre Cmty Center. During rain, it filled up with a crowd and we had a great time
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@JackPosobiec @Eric_Schmitt You really do not know the Chiefs or Patrick Mahomes do you
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Not looking good @Eric_Schmitt! Thoughts and prayers
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@Iowa_Recruiting That offensive pass interference and face mask all day long
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@repcleaver Then maybe congress should do their job. There is a lot of waste in this agency. This is our taxes that they waste. Congratulations go to Elon and the President for bringing this to our attention
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Even the President and the richest man in the world do not have the authority to unilaterally shut down a congressionally created agency.
It’s about time Republicans in Congress joined Democrats to put an end to this lawlessness!
nbcnews.com/politics/polit…
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