KillBait NewsMay 22

Congressman Tom Kean Jr. absent from votes while continuing travel and stock activities

📰 Original title: Missing Republican racked up travel expenses — despite going AWOL for months of votes

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Congressman Tom Kean Jr. absent from votes while continuing travel and stock activities

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ), a Republican congressman, has been absent from the House since early March 2026, missing 88 votes due to reported personal medical issues. Despite this, recent reports indicate that Kean has continued to incur campaign travel expenses and authorize trips for his staff. In April, while already absent, Kean paid for trips using Amtrak, Uber, and Lyft, with ride-share expenses taking place in San Francisco and train travel originating in Washington, D.C. Additionally, he approved trips for staff members to Las Vegas and Middleburg, Virginia, funded by special interest groups. Beyond travel, Kean has reportedly continued trading stocks, with the total value of transactions ranging between $50,008 and $190,000. The situation has raised questions about accountability and transparency, highlighting the discrepancy between his claimed inability to perform official duties and his ongoing financial and travel activities.

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KillBaitMay 22

Congressman Tom Kean Jr. absent from votes while continuing travel and stock activities

📰 Original title: Missing Republican racked up travel expenses — despite going AWOL for months of votes

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Congressman Tom Kean Jr. absent from votes while continuing travel and stock activities

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ), a Republican congressman, has been absent from the House since early March 2026, missing 88 votes due to reported personal medical issues. Despite this, recent reports indicate that Kean has continued to incur campaign travel expenses and authorize trips for his staff. In April, while already absent, Kean paid for trips using Amtrak, Uber, and Lyft, with ride-share expenses taking place in San Francisco and train travel originating in Washington, D.C. Additionally, he approved trips for staff members to Las Vegas and Middleburg, Virginia, funded by special interest groups. Beyond travel, Kean has reportedly continued trading stocks, with the total value of transactions ranging between $50,008 and $190,000. The situation has raised questions about accountability and transparency, highlighting the discrepancy between his claimed inability to perform official duties and his ongoing financial and travel activities.

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KillBait NewsMay 18

Concerns Raised Over Missing Congressman While Office Continues Sending Newsletters

📰 Original title: 'Creepy and weird': Missing Republican's curiously chipper newsletter draws fire

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Concerns Raised Over Missing Congressman While Office Continues Sending Newsletters

Rep. Tom Kean Jr., a New Jersey Republican, has been absent from Congress for 74 days, missing 68 votes and not appearing publicly. His office has attributed the absence to a 'personal health matter,' but details are scarce. Despite his absence, Kean's office has continued sending upbeat newsletters in his voice, which has raised concern among both constituents and fellow lawmakers. Aaron Fritschner, chief of staff to Rep. Don Beyer, and CNN journalist Andrew Kaczynski described the newsletters as unusual and unsettling given the congressman's prolonged absence. In response, Kean consultant Harrison Neely criticized Kaczynski for asking questions about Kean's whereabouts. House Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP aides admitted they have limited information on Kean's condition. Kean Sr., the former New Jersey governor, stated his son is recovering from a 'serious but temporary illness,' while Kean's chief of staff declined to provide details, saying only 'there's no cameras where Tom is.' Democratic challengers criticized the lack of transparency, emphasizing that Kean's constituents are his employers and deserve answers regarding his prolonged absence.

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KillBaitMay 18

Concerns Raised Over Missing Congressman While Office Continues Sending Newsletters

📰 Original title: 'Creepy and weird': Missing Republican's curiously chipper newsletter draws fire

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Concerns Raised Over Missing Congressman While Office Continues Sending Newsletters

Rep. Tom Kean Jr., a New Jersey Republican, has been absent from Congress for 74 days, missing 68 votes and not appearing publicly. His office has attributed the absence to a 'personal health matter,' but details are scarce. Despite his absence, Kean's office has continued sending upbeat newsletters in his voice, which has raised concern among both constituents and fellow lawmakers. Aaron Fritschner, chief of staff to Rep. Don Beyer, and CNN journalist Andrew Kaczynski described the newsletters as unusual and unsettling given the congressman's prolonged absence. In response, Kean consultant Harrison Neely criticized Kaczynski for asking questions about Kean's whereabouts. House Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP aides admitted they have limited information on Kean's condition. Kean Sr., the former New Jersey governor, stated his son is recovering from a 'serious but temporary illness,' while Kean's chief of staff declined to provide details, saying only 'there's no cameras where Tom is.' Democratic challengers criticized the lack of transparency, emphasizing that Kean's constituents are his employers and deserve answers regarding his prolonged absence.

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KillBait NewsMay 12

New Jersey Republican Congressman Remains Absent Due to Unspecified Illness

📰 Original title: 'What the hell is going on?' Mystery deepens as Republican rep still out with illness

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New Jersey Republican Congressman Remains Absent Due to Unspecified Illness

New Jersey Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Capitol Hill for over two months due to an unspecified medical condition. Kean has not voted since March 5, and his office has only…

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KillBaitMay 12

New Jersey Republican Congressman Remains Absent Due to Unspecified Illness

📰 Original title: 'What the hell is going on?' Mystery deepens as Republican rep still out with illness

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New Jersey Republican Congressman Remains Absent Due to Unspecified Illness

New Jersey Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Capitol Hill for over two months due to an unspecified medical condition. Kean has not voted since March 5, and his office has only…

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Kyiv Independent Daily HeadlinesMay 7

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Trump doesn't speak for America on Ukraine, congressman say -- Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russian military logistics facility in Moscow Oblast -- Russia plans to expand exploitation of resources in Ukraine's occupied territories -- Kyiv rejects Russia's 'Victory Day' truce after Moscow violates ceasefire ... and more

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