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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:

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 8(source)

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

Staffing challenges create delays at airports for second day as shutdown drags on

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...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 8(source)

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...

Travelers in Chicago and Nashville were experiencing delays Tuesday night.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 8(source)

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

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Republican leaders are clashing on whether to return to session to pass emergency legislation to pay troops during the government shutdown.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 8(source)

Why would the president even consider pardoning a convicted sexual predator like Ghislaine Maxwell? Release the Epstein Files.

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

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 7(source)

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

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Opinion | The Coming Trump Tariff Bailout

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.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 7(source)

“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-...

Farmers and others with political clout will get a government subsidy or a carve-out.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 7(source)

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!

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."

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 7(source)

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.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 7(source)

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.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 7(source)

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.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 7(source)

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.

Judge Again Blocks Guard Deployment as Trump Expands His Targets

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

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 6(source)

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...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 6(source)

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.