Several high-profile Trump administration officials have taken turns conducting White House briefings in recent days, with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz becoming the latest to address the press on Tuesday.

The briefings have featured various cabinet members and agency heads, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vice President JD Vance, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as the new administration establishes its communication practices.

Meanwhile, Rep. Tom Kean, R-N.J., has been notably absent from his congressional duties without providing detailed explanations for his continued absence. The congressman's office has not offered specific reasons for his time away from Capitol Hill.

Kean's social media activity continues despite his physical absence, with posts appearing regularly on his accounts. Congressional staff members have maintained operations in his office during his absence, highlighting how Capitol Hill offices function when representatives are not present.

The situations illustrate different aspects of government operations during the early weeks of the new administration, as officials establish routines for public communication while questions arise about congressional attendance and accountability.