We knew from day one that President Trump’s plan to flood local grocery stores with imported beef was a shameful betrayal of American cattle ranchers. As predicted, we can now say it was also an ineffective approach to lowering prices.

In recognition of Music Advocacy Day, I met with members of the Recording Academy to discuss the unique challenges artists are facing in the age of artificial intelligence. I look forward to supporting efforts to ensure that AI never takes the place of musicians, performers, or human creativity.

Blatant corruption has come to define the Executive Branch of government. Under the Trump Administration, pay-to-play politics is not a bug, it’s a feature.

By upgrading the skatepark, opening an ADA-compliant trail, and improving the on-site restrooms, Kenagy Park is now a place where even more families can come to enjoy a nice day. More work to come in the near future!

Happy to spend the morning at Kenagy Park, which is looking better than ever! In 2022, I secured $3 million for the City of Raytown to support redevelopment projects aimed at making neighborhood parks safer, more accessible, and fully sustainable.

The administration’s disastrous war in the Middle East continues to drive up energy prices—which is increasing costs on everything from gas to groceries. While Democrats have voted consistently to end the war, Republicans continue to support this quagmire.

The president’s tariff taxes are directly responsible for higher costs on many everyday goods. Democrats warned that these taxes would harm consumers—but Republicans in Congress refused to put a stop to it.

Today, let us remember those who lost their lives and grieve with the families, as we redouble our efforts to build a future in which Israelis and Palestinians can live in safety, freedom, and self-determination.

3 years ago, Hamas terrorists launched the horrifying October 7th terrorist attacks against innocent civilians in Israel, perpetrating the deadliest violence against Jews since the Holocaust.

The American people are not stupid. They know diesel prices began skyrocketing immediately after the president and Republicans in Congress decided to launch their disastrous war in the Middle East. And they know they’re paying the price for it today.

The American people deserve better than a president who nonchalantly suggests the annihilation of major American cities. This dangerous rhetoric should be condemned universally.

While Republicans continue to slash taxes for billionaires and giant corporations, working-class families continue to get the short end of the stick. It’s about time that Congress put American workers first.

FosterAdopt Connect plays pivotal role in helping local foster youth in Missouri find a safe, loving, and stable place to call home. I was proud to secure over $1 million to support FosterAdopt Connect’s mission, ensuring every child has an opportunity to achieve their dreams.

The president continues to make clear that Republicans will do nothing to regulate AI, hold Silicon Valley billionaires accountable, or put our communities before Big Tech corporate profits.