American politician, gun rights advocate, representative for Colorado
Tom Kean Jr. has explained that his four-month absence from Congress was due to inpatient treatment for depression. He says he is healthier and ready to resume his duties, while Republicans argue for transparency and Democrats scrutinize the absence in a closely watched New Jersey district ahead of the November election.
The National Defense Authorization Act has cleared the House with a 216-212 vote, boosting military spending and strengthening US-Israel defense cooperation. The measure now faces Senate scrutiny, with Democrats criticizing the price tag and war-related provisions while Republicans defend funding for readiness and security. The package also includes provisions tied to the SAVE America Act and election-related funding.
Voters head to the polls as midterms approach, with forecasts suggesting Democrats may defend the Senate and House in a challenging political climate. Inflation, Iran tensions, and Trump-era dynamics are shaping campaigns and fundraising. Maps and debates are intensifying as campaigns stress costs and stability.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has met China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York to lay groundwork for President Trump and Xi Jinping’s summit on Sept. 24. Negotiators have agreed to open a dialogue on artificial intelligence, to continue a working group on trade and to press discussions on tariffs, rare earths and Iran-related sanctions.