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Congress' declining 80-somethings seeking re-election
Despite being duped by Russian comedians (twice!) and regularly making no sense at all Maxine Waters, 87, (D-Calif.) has no problem seeking re-election. And she’s not alone, as other members of congress are showing advanced signs of senility and, in some cases, dementia but are determined to stay the course. They include: Mitch McConnell, Danny Davis, John Carter, Frederica Wilson, Wesley Hunt, Eleanor Holmes Norton and Emanuel Cleaver. Doctors believe some should step down immediately. Read More
Missouri Supreme Court upholds new US House districts backed by Trump
The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump. Republicans hope the districts could help them win an additional seat in the November midterm elections. The court ruled Tuesday that the new districts comply with constitutional requirements to be compact. It also ruled that the districts remain in place for the primary elections, even though opponents have submitted petition signatures to try to force a statewide referendum. Missouri is currently represented by six Republicans and two Democrats. The new map gives Republicans a better chance of winning a Kansas City-based district held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver. Read More
Mullin blasts Emanuel Cleaver for DHS funding opposition
"Cleaver needs to understand you've lost your moral compass when you're willing to put the lives of your constituents at risk," Mullin said. Read More
Six Republicans vying for Democratic incumbent Emanuel Cleaver's seat in Congressional District 5
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Following a decision from a Cole County judge on Friday, the Missouri FIRST Map will be what voters are tied to in the November election, and with that decision, the new District 5 is taking center stage. According to the Secretary of State's Office, six Republicans have filed to run against incumbent Read More
Dem Rep. Cleaver: Dems Have Overdone Housing Regulations, There Is Push to Fix
On Friday's broadcast of C-SPAN's "Ceasefire," Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) stated that "sometimes we overdo it with regulations" and Democrats have been | Clips Read More
Missouri Democrats’ effort to block GOP gerrymander picks up steam
The petition puts into jeopardy Missouri Republicans’ attempt to eliminate the Democratic-leaning Kansas City district currently held by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver. Read More
Bipartisan lawmakers target HOME program to cut housing costs nationwide
Reps. Mike Flood and Emanuel Cleaver propose bipartisan legislation to reform the HOME program, aiming to make housing more affordable for Americans. Read More
Alford, Cleaver release statements on Epstein files vote; Senate approves resolution
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two congressmen representing parts of Missouri have released statements about their votes to release the Epstein files. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raytown) and U.S. Rep. Emanuel (D-Kansas City) were among the 427 House members to vote Tuesday afternoon to compel the Justice Department to release files related to the investigation of convicted Read More
Kehoe signs Missouri’s new congressional map into law
The newly redrawn map aims to unseat Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), who has one of two seats safely held by Democrats. Read More
Missouri governor signs Trump-backed plan aimed at helping Republicans win another US House seat
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a new U.S. House map into law, aiming to help Republicans gain an additional seat and secure a narrow majority for President Trump. The map targets Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's district, drawing criticism for partisan gerrymandering. Opponents are pursuing a referendum and multiple lawsuits, challenging its legality and timing. Read More
Missouri governor signs new congressional redistricting map backed by Trump
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed a new congressional map targeting Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's district, likely giving Republicans a 7-1 House advantage. Read More
Kehoe to sign new congressional map into law Sunday
Two bills from September's special session are up for Governor Kehoe's signature in a closed-door signing Sunday. A new congressional map, dubbed the "Missouri First" map, is ready to be signed. The map splits Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s Fifth District in Kansas City into three. This will merge it with more rural and republican areas, likely removing Cleaver's seat and giving the Republican Party a boost in the next election. Read More