House Republican leaders
Coverage of House Republican leaders in the Nexus archive.
- Republican Tom Kean Jr. reveals depression diagnosis after his four-month absence from Congress
Republican Tom Kean Jr. disclosed being treated for depression during his four-month absence from Congress, explaining he remained silent due to being a private person. His return affects House Republican leaders' efforts to pass bills with their narrow majority, and he is running for reelection in a competitive district.
- Republican Tom Kean Jr. said he was treated for depression during absence from Congress
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. disclosed he was treated for depression during his absence from Congress, missing over 100 votes. He returned to the House after an uncontested primary win and faces Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett in a competitive November election. His absence complicated Republican efforts to maintain House control.
- Republican Tom Kean Jr. set to return to Congress after long unexplained absence
Tom Kean Jr., a New Jersey Republican, is expected to return to Congress after a four-month absence due to an unspecified medical condition. His return comes amid speculation about political implications for a competitive district and House Republican leadership, as he represents a battleground area including Donald Trump's Bedminster golf club.
- GOP Pulls Measure on Trump’s War Powers in Iran, Lacking Votes to Defeat It
House Republican leaders canceled a planned vote on a measure requiring President Trump to end military conflict in Iran or obtain congressional authorization. The move came due to insufficient support within the Republican party, with members defecting or being absent from the vote.
- House GOP clears key hurdle for FISA, farm bill, ICE funding in dramatic vote
House Republican leaders cleared a major hurdle by passing a rule to advance three key pieces of legislation: the farm bill, FISA reauthorization, and ICE funding. The House voted 216-210 along party lines to adopt the rule.
- House GOP resists passing Senate DHS bill until after ‘skinny’ ICE, Border Patrol funding
House Republican leaders are delaying the consideration of a bipartisan Senate bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) until after a separate 'skinny' bill to fund immigration enforcement is passed. This move faces criticism from Senate GOP members and pressure from the White House as DHS approaches funding depletion.
- Watch live: House Republicans give remarks amid DHS funding battle, Iran war unease
House Republican leaders are holding a press conference after a closed-door meeting amid the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson faces growing GOP pressure over President Trump’s 60-day Iran conflict and is managing multiple political challenges.