Mark Alford

As the ceasefire between Iran and Israel went into effect, U.S. Rep. Mark Alford, a Republican from Missouri, told KCUR that he backs President Trump's decision to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities. Alford's district includes Whiteman Air Force Base, where the bombers were launched.

KCUR hosted a town hall in Belton, Missouri, with Republican U.S. Rep. Mark Alford of the 4th Congressional District. He answered questions from constituents about what's happening in Washington — including the Trump administration's immigration policies and tariffs, recent protests, and violence against lawmakers.

Missouri Rep. Mark Alford said the U.S. Small Business Administration should relocate its regional office to Columbia. While Kansas City is not actually a "sanctuary city," Mayor Quinton Lucas has expressed support for the city's growing population of immigrants and refugees.

Two U.S. representatives from Missouri — Republican Mark Alford and Democrat Emanuel Cleaver II — joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss how they're approaching their jobs during the second Trump administration.