WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: (Kansas City, MO) Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after the assassination attempt of Donald Trump. "Violence has absolutely no place in the United States of America. In the strongest possible terms, I unequivocally condemn last night's despicable, cowardly assassination attempt of the former president, and I am beyond relieved that Mr. Trump is safe  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: St. Louis, MO (July 15, 2024) Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) attended a meeting with elected officials in the First District where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers updated the community about the progress made on posting signage warning people of the potential threat of radioactive waste contamination. "Without signs, our North County families' health and safety are unknowingly put at risk. That's why  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement after an attempt on President Donald Trump's life at a rally in Pennsylvania: "Thank God President Trump is safe. "I'm continuing to pray for President Trump, the innocent Americans killed and injured at today's rally, and our country. "May God bless America." * * * Original text here: https://graves.house.gov/media/press-rele  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) released a statement following reports of a shooting at President Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania: "The heinous act we saw committed today at a rally for President Trump is nothing short of despicable. Political violence has no place here in the United States, the greatest country on Earth. "We appreciate the quick action of the Secret Service and other la  more