Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) is absent from Congress for months and is now addressing speculation about his condition and timing. Multiple outlets report that Kean tells New Jersey officials and local media that he expects to return “in the next couple of weeks.” Other reporting indicates he also aims to resume work next month and may disclose the illness that has kept him from voting. Separately, the New York Times reports that while Kean’s allies say they have communicated with him during his absence, he stops short of making a public appearance or providing details immediately. Kean’s office says he will eventually explain why he has been sidelined. Forbes reports that during his absence Kean continues stock trading, an issue he has addressed amid questions about his health and whether he is still actively running for re-election. Across coverage, Kean’s key message is that he plans to return to voting and that an explanation for his absence will come later, though exact timing and the details of his condition are not yet fully provided.