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Congressional Absence and Political Appointments
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) announced he will reveal his medical condition in weeks, while President Trump nominated housing chief Bill Pulte for a national intelligence post, prompting Republican senators' bewilderment.
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The Hill
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia is training abducted Ukrainian children to fight for Moscow, adding to the list of grievances Kyiv has with the Kremlin. “Yes, we have evidence of it,” Zelensky said of Ukrainian children being trained to fight for Russia in a Sunday interview on C
2026-06-02 21:57 UTC
The Hill
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story GOP senators balk at Trump’s pick of Pulte to head national intelligence Republican senators are expressing bewilderment at President Trump’s choice of Bill Pulte,
2026-06-02 21:57 UTC
The Hill
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) on Tuesday said he’ll soon explain his absence from Congress after receiving an endorsement for reelection from President Trump. Kean, son of the former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean (R), has not voted since March 5, according to the House clerk. The New Jersey lawmaker said
2026-06-02 22:02 UTC