SUMMARY: Legislation aimed at enhancing Congressional oversight of the financially troubled Veterans Administration has been introduced in the Senate, with Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn among 14 cosponsors. Authored by Senator Dan Sullivan, the Protecting Regular Order for Veterans Act responds to a $2.88 billion budget shortfall in disability and education benefits and an $11.97 billion shortfall for medical care in fiscal year 2025. Sullivan criticized the lack of accountability, especially after Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough declined to appear before a Senate committee. The proposed legislation mandates quarterly budget reports from the VA to improve financial management and accountability.

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SUMMARY: On day three of the Young Dolph murder trial, the jury heard crucial testimony from Cornelius Smith, who confessed to the killing alongside Justin Johnson. New surveillance footage showed Johnson entering Crosstown Concourse over 12 hours before the murder, and investigators highlighted matching clothing found in the videos. Homicide investigator Terrence Dabney testified that Johnson was seen in the same attire as one of the gunmen, and he was filmed leaving the scene in a white Mercedes an hour before the shooting. Additional footage captured Johnson later departing with new clothing and a suitcase, leading to further investigation into his involvement.

On Day 2, Justin Johnson’s half-brother — Jemarcus Johnson — testified about Justin’s connection to confessed shooter Cornelius Smith. He also testified about the connection to Big Jook, who was Yo Gotti’s brother.

Prosecutors said Big Jook ordered the hit on Young Dolph.

Testimony also included one of the investigators who talked about what police learned with Johnson’s involvement.

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SUMMARY: Good morning. Overnight, two fatal crashes occurred on I40 in Smith County. The first incident involved a vehicle plunging over a bridge near mile marker 263, resulting in one death and three critical injuries. The second crash, just two miles back, involved a vehicle colliding with the trailer of an 18-wheeler, leading to another fatality and two more individuals in critical condition. Updates on these incidents and additional breaking news can be found at wk.com.

Investigators in Smith County responded to two deadly crashes on Interstate 40 that occurred just two miles away from each other.

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