Missouri
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Alford named secretary for House Republican Conference
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The political parties are picking their leadership in Washington D.C. for the upcoming 120th Congress and Missouri will see one of its representatives in a position. Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO) was picked as the secretary of the House Republican Conference, according to a Tuesday pr Read More
Republican Mark Alford wins reelection to U.S. House in Missouri's 4th Congressional District
Republican Mark Alford wins reelection to U.S. House in Missouri's 4th Congressional District Read More
Mark Alford says he is fighting for 'America’s soul'
Alford is campaigning hard to hold onto a Republican majority in the U.S. House to preserve GOP successes. Read More
Columbia’s COLT Railroad awarded $16.2 million federal grant for modernization
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia has been awarded $16.2 million in federal funding to modernize the Columbia Terminal Railroad, including a project to test self-driving trains. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) announced the Federal Railroad Administration grant Thursday. The grant, awarded Read More
‘Stop Insider Trading Act’ gets approval from U.S. House, heads to Senate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The “Stop Insider Trading Act” was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. House Resolution 7008 – which includes Missouri Republican Reps. Mark Alford and Ann Wagner on the long list of cosponsors – would ban members of Congress, their spouses and their dependent child from buying publicly traded stocks. Read More
WNBA could face federal investigation over Caitlin Clark treatment: report
Rep. Mark Alford said that the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) could face a federal investigation into the treatment of Caitlin Clark. Read More
Fourth Congressional District
Fourth Congressional DistrictDownload The new Fourth Congressional District is one of several that now stretch into the Kansas City area after the redrawn boundaries of the "Missouri First" map were approved. Its area includes Camden and Pulaski counties. Republican Rep. Mark Alford of Raymore is seeking reelection to the seat he first won in 2022. Read More
Rep. Alford to Newsmax: Congress Should Leave Swalwell's Fate to Ethics Panel
As sexual misconduct allegations against Swalwell roil the House and upend state politics, Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., told Newsmax he would support expelling Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., if the House Committee on Ethics recommends that step, arguing Congress should follow the regular-order process. Read More
We Shouldn't Ease Sanctions on Russia
On Wednesday's "CNN News Central," Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO) said that the U.S. shouldn't ease energy sanctions on Russia and "I'm not for releasing | Clips Read More
Rep. Alford to Newsmax: DHS Shutdown 'Stupidest' in US History
Calling the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown the stupidest in American history and blaming Democrats for what he described as a manufactured crisis, Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., did not mince words Thursday on Newsmax. Read More
House GOP launches Bad Bunny probe: 'Worse than the Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction'
Rep. Mark Alford (R-TX) revealed that House Republicans are "investigating" Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show because they suspect it was "much worse than the Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction."During a Tuesday interview on Real America's Voice, Alford told the hosts that he and other House Repu... Read More
Alford sounds the alarm after Chinese national charged in spying scandal
Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO) warned of the serious threat open borders pose Friday after the re-arrest of a Chinese national near Air Force base. Read More
GOP Rep. Grilled Over Struggling Farmers: 'Are You Listening To Your Constituents?'
Rep. Mark Alford (R-Mo.) repeatedly praised President Donald Trump during an appearance Tuesday on "News Central" about farmers struggling under his tariffs. Read More
Coast Guard Helps with Drug Boats 'Closer to' U.S., Doesn't Have Takeout Capability Military Does
On Friday's broadcast of "CNN News Central," Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO) responded to arguments that the United States should just let the Coast Guard | Clips Read More
Democrats Want 'Chaos' from Another Government Shutdown
Wednesday on Fox Business Network's "Mornings with Maria," Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO) warned congressional Democrats were pushing the country to another government shutdown. | Clips 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