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NPR | By Michel Martin,

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Published February 20, 2025 at 4:31 AM EST

President Trump escalates attacks on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, NPR analysis shows DOGE savings claims don't add up, and Hamas releases the bodies of four Israeli hostages.

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