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USA TODAY Senior Congress Reporter Riley Beggin has the latest after Elon Musk launched an attack on President Donald Trump's sweeping tax and policy bill.
A new analysis finds nearly 11 million Americans would lose insurance under Trump's tax bill.
Trump bans travel from twelve nations.
The Education Department says Columbia University fails to meet accreditation standards.
Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed retaliation against Ukraine during a call Wednesday.
USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise tells us how a recent Ukraine drone attack shows familiar-looking drones can be terrifying weapons.
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