Congressman whose 4-month absence sparked concern faces off with rival in NJ debate Tom Kean Jr., a former state legislator who comes from a deep political lineage, is pursuing a third term The Independent UK · Sep 27
Falling Down and Depression: The Stated Culprits Behind the Prolonged Absences in Both Congress and the Senate Sen. Mitch McConnell's and Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s absences highlight the impact of falls, pneumonia, and depression and why early treatment and recovery matter. Medical Daily · Jul 20
Lindsey Graham’s death puts spotlight back on GOP secrecy over aging leaders’ health The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a top ally of President Donald Trump and one of Washington’s best-known politicians, is renewing focus on the country’s aging lawmakers The Independent UK · Jul 14
Tom Kean got months of paid sick leave – after voting against it for others The congressman spent four months mysteriously away from work, but he doesn’t seem to think his constituents should get mandated sick days The Guardian - US · Jul 4
Media has a medical blind spot with GOP The lengthy absences of Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell and Rep. Tom Kean Jr. raise a congressional double standard Salon · Jul 2
Congresswoman says it’s ‘embarrassing’ that GOP colleague took leave for depression IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 1
Boebert mocks fellow Republican who missed months of votes for depression New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr won praise after his address to the House of Representatives on mental health struggles - but not from the MAGA congresswoman The Independent UK · Jul 1
Tom Kean’s mental health plight draws sympathy — but Democrats still want him out of the House ANALYSIS: Members of the minority party are giving their support to the formerly missing Republican congressman from New Jersey. But, Eric Garcia writes, they still want his seat The Independent UK · Jun 30
'It's Difficult to Understand How Powerful Depression Can Be': Congressman Tom Kean Jr on His Four-Month Hiatus New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr disclosed his hospitalisation for depression after a 142-day absence, highlighting mental health issues and political stakes in his swing district. International Business Times UK · Jun 30
Republican reveals he was absent from US House for months amid depression diagnosis New Jersey’s Tom Kean Jr, who last voted in March, says he was diagnosed with depression after entering hospital The Guardian - US · Jun 30
Republican Rep. Tom Kean finally addresses monthslong absence from Congress IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 30
‘Missing’ Republican lawmaker Tom Kean Jr. explains his three-month absence: ‘I was given the diagnosis of depression’ Kean’s absence has complicated matters for House Republican leaders, who are struggling every day to pass bills with their razor-thin majority The Independent UK · Jun 30
South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985 Welcome to the Thursday, June 4, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jun 4
The Democrats to watch after Tuesday’s primaries: from army doctor to Paralympian Many of the Democrats who won their primaries are new to the national political scene – here are the names to know The Guardian - US · Jun 3
The Guardian - US · Jun 3 Mitch McConnell statement suggests he considers Bill Pulte unfit for national intelligence director role –as it happened This live blog is now closed.
Ballotpedia · Jun 3 South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985 Welcome to the Thursday, June 4, 2026, Brew.
Roll Call · Jun 2 Bennett will face Kean in high-profile matchup in New Jersey Democrat Rebecca Bennett will face New Jersey Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr. this fall in a closely watched battleground race that could help determine which party wins control of the House. Bennett won the Democratic primary for the 7th District on Tuesday, securing 47.8 percent of the vote when The…
The Guardian - US · Jun 2 Trump endorses New Jersey Republican not seen since March Tom Kean has been out with health issue since March. Democrats are sharpening their knives for general election
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Can Democrats hold California and break through in Iowa? What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries The governor's office in California typically attracts some of the highest-wattage names in politics, but not this year
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Dems battle for shot at missing GOP congressman in crucial NJ showdown Kean’s last recorded vote was in early March, and his continued absence has intensified the focus on this seat
The Times of India · May 29 Mystery over missing US politician as he's still trading stocks and making calls from undisclosed location 57-year-old Tom Kean Jr, the representative of the 7th Congressional district, New Jersey, was last seen on March 5. He has missed around 100 House votes since then, was not present at any official or personal events and was not even photographed. But he is not missing as he's still…
The Independent UK · May 21 Mystery deepens around GOP Rep. Tom Kean’s disappearance after neighbors speak out IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 21 Absent Republican rep claims he’s running for re-election after being missing for months with mystery illness Republican Representative Tom Kean Jr. hasn’t voted in Congress since March 5
Axios · May 14 Congressional leaders plead with their absentee lawmakers: "You've got to come" An Iran war powers resolution failed in a tie vote with a half dozen House members absent.
The Independent UK · May 14 Second lawmaker, 83, absent for a month from Congress as staff repost old photos of her on social media Frederica Wilson, 83, follows absence of New Jersey Republican who GOP leaders say left them in the dark