Biden touts over one million VA toxic exposure claims granted
President Biden visited New Hampshire to highlight the PACT Act milestone, noting more than 1 million claims granted since August 2022. Administration says about 888k veterans and survivors receive disability benefits totaling roughly 5.7 billion dollars across all states. VA officials and lawmakers, including Denis McDonough and Sen. Jon Tester, emphasize honoring veterans and lifting barriers to care.
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Missouri inmate seeks freedom after 33 years in prison
Inmate Christopher Dunn, 52, appealing a 1990 murder conviction based on disputed witness testimony, seeks vacatur of his life sentence with no parole after prosecutors signaled belief in his innocence. The hearing considers new evidence and prior recantations by key witnesses who claimed coercion.
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