Because these conditions have already taken such a toll on so many veterans and their families, I have directed the Department of Veterans Affairs to treat all 23 presumptive conditions as — in this law — as applicable the moment I sign this bill.

CNBC's Ylan Mui joins Shep Smith to report on a major u-turn in Congress as Democrats and Republicans have reached an agreement to pass the PACT Act, which provides health and disability benefits to veterans. And economists debate the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act.

New Data for Progress polling finds that 93 percent of voters believe that it is “very” or “somewhat important” for the U.S. government to provide healthcare to veterans who were exposed to toxins while serving overseas. This includes 93 percent of both Democrats and Republicans and 92 percent of Independents, demonstrating remarkable bipartisan agreement.

Their myriad “service-related conditions” will hopefully become easier to prove when, as expected, Biden signs the Honoring Our PACT Act this month. One of those conditions is glioblastoma—the cancer that killed Biden’s late son, Beau, after his service in Iraq.

"Let me be clear: This bill isn't about Democrats versus Republicans," said Tester, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. "It's not about political posturing. It's about Americans standing up for those who have served and sacrificed on behalf of this country and the freedoms we have today.

“Let me be clear—this bill isn’t about Democrats versus Republicans. It’s not about political posturing. It’s about Americans standing up for those who have served and sacrificed on behalf of this country and the freedoms we have today,” said Tester…

“Let me be clear—this bill isn’t about Democrats versus Republicans. It’s not about political posturing. It’s about Americans standing up for those who have served and sacrificed on behalf of this country and the freedoms we have today,”