Republican Rep. Tom Kean’s two-month absence continues as House returns

WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey, who has not voted in the House since March 5, will miss another week of work in Washington as the House returns Tuesday, his office told NBC News. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Kean’s office … Read more

Tom Kean Jr’s prolonged absence puts pressure on House Republicans’ razor-thin majority

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! House Republicans face a critical week for must-pass legislation, but one GOP lawmaker who has tallied dozens of missed votes may not be present. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., has missed more than a month of votes due to an unspecified health issue. It remains to be … Read more

TSA officer absence levels still elevated at some airports, even as workers begin to receive back pay

The shortage of TSA officers is still slowing security lines at major airports, where staffing shortages are more severe than the national average, but wait times seemed to be stabilizing Monday. TSA officers were calling out absent at elevated rates Sunday, even as there were signs that part of their back pay over the 45-day … Read more