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Bedminster Backdrop Could Decide the House Majority
politics2 hours ago

Bedminster Backdrop Could Decide the House Majority

In Bedminster, New Jersey, Rep. Tom Kean Jr. defends his 7th District seat as Democrats nominate Rebecca Bennett to challenge him, a marquee race tied to Trump’s lingering influence near his Bedminster golf course. The contest, viewed as one of the top battlegrounds this cycle, could determine control of the House, with Kean highlighting bipartisanship and Bennett accusing him of stock trades while both parties pour resources into the race amid recent district swings.

via Fox News|
#bedminster#house-of-representatives#midterms
politics1 month ago

Bennett presses forward as Kean’s silence and depression shape NJ-7 race

Democrat Rebecca Bennett continues her bid to unseat Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th District, maneuvering around Kean’s four-month absence and his public depression diagnosis by keeping the focus on his voting record and loyalty to Trump while critics question his accessibility and responsiveness. The race remains one of the nation’s most competitive midterm contests as Bennett seeks to frame Kean’s record and absence against district needs.

via Politico|
#mental-health#midterms#new-jersey
Tom Kean Jr.’s Paid Sick Leave Contradiction Highlights GOP Hypocrisy
politics1 month ago

Tom Kean Jr.’s Paid Sick Leave Contradiction Highlights GOP Hypocrisy

New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who cited a private health matter for four months away from voting while collecting a full salary, returned to explain inpatient treatment for depression after having previously voted against paid sick leave and related protections. The piece uses his case to critique US policy on paid leave and portrays broader Republican hypocrisy on health care, while noting similar political patterns and the challenges of empathy in a polarized system.

via The Guardian|
#hypocrisy#mental-health#paid-sick-leave
Kean’s Depression Disclosure Reveals Gaps in Congressional Transparency
politics1 month ago

Kean’s Depression Disclosure Reveals Gaps in Congressional Transparency

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. publicly disclosed a severe depression after a lengthy absence from the floor, highlighting persistent stigma around mental illness in Congress and the lack of formal health-disclosure rules for lawmakers. The piece compares his openness with peers like John Fetterman and Yadira Caraveo, notes potential political risks and benefits of transparency, and underscores the broader debate over how lawmakers report health issues and how mental health parity laws could be better enforced.

via News of the United States - NOTUS|
#congress#mental-health#politics
Kean's Depression Disclosure Aims to Normalize Help-Seeking Across the Nation
health1 month ago

Kean's Depression Disclosure Aims to Normalize Help-Seeking Across the Nation

U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. disclosed a diagnosis of depression and a long hospital stay, saying his openness is meant to reduce stigma and encourage others to seek treatment. Experts note depression is common (about 18% of adults) and can manifest differently in men, stressing that seeking help does not diminish a public official’s ability to serve. The piece also underscores signs to seek professional help and offers resources like the 988 Lifeline as part of normalizing mental-health care.

via CNN|
#depression#health#mental-health
Boebert Blasts Kean’s MIA Absence as Embarrassing
politics1 month ago

Boebert Blasts Kean’s MIA Absence as Embarrassing

Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert publicly blasted New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. for his three-month absence from Congress, calling it "embarrassing" and arguing lawmakers should show up to vote regardless of health. Kean later returned to explain he was receiving treatment for depression, saying doctors diagnosed a depressive illness and that hospitalization was part of his recovery. The exchange highlighted tensions over attendance and health in a closely divided House as Kean resumes his duties.

via The Daily Beast|
#congress#depression#lauren-boebert
Kean opens up about depression that sidelined him from Congress for months
politics1 month ago

Kean opens up about depression that sidelined him from Congress for months

New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. revealed he spent several months hospitalized for depression, explaining his absence from voting since March and missing about 140 roll-call votes. He said doctors advised hospitalization for faster recovery and stressed that depression is a serious illness. Kean urged others to seek help if needed, said he’s healthier and eager to return with doctors’ support, and reiterated plans to seek re-election in NJ-7 amid a competitive race against Democrat Rebecca Bennett.

via New Jersey Globe|
#congress#depression#health
politics1 month ago

Kean Returns to House Floor, Citing Depression Diagnosis Behind Four-Month Gap

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returned to the House floor after almost four months and disclosed that a depression diagnosis led to his hospitalization, saying there was no fixed timeline for healing. The public explanation, long withheld, raises questions about his campaign in New Jersey’s 7th District, where he faces Democrat Rebecca Bennett in November as Republicans navigate a fragile House majority.

via Politico|
#depression#house-of-representatives#midterms
Kean Jr. Returns to Congress on June 30 After Health-Related Absence
politics2 months ago

Kean Jr. Returns to Congress on June 30 After Health-Related Absence

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) will return to the House on June 30 after an extended medical absence, with three days of votes before the July 4 recess. Kean is in a competitive re-election race in New Jersey’s 7th District against Democrat Rebecca Bennett and has promised to disclose details of his health issue upon his return. He has said the issue is not chronic and will not affect his cognitive abilities; he last voted March 5 and has missed 135 votes.

via New Jersey Globe|
#congress#health-issue#june-30
politics2 months ago

Kean Jr. to rejoin the House on June 30 after a 117-day health-related absence

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey, out since March due to an undisclosed health issue, will return to the House on June 30, 2026, after 117 days away, a move that matters for Republicans in a tight race against Democrat Rebecca Bennett; the digest also reports on GOP reactions to the Iran peace deal, the NO FAKES Act advancing in the Senate, and questions surrounding Jay Clayton’s nomination.

via Politico|
#2026-election#house-of-representatives#new-jersey