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Trump-Musk Scandal on Ukrainian Kids Stolen by Russia Just Got Darker

Data vital to tracking these abducted Ukrainian children may have suddenly disappeared. A bipartisan group of House members wants to know: Who did this, and why?

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Mar 22, 2025
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by Greg Sargent

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Update: CNN reports that the State Department is now confirming cancellation of the contract tracking abducted Ukrainian kids, claiming it’s not in U.S. interests. Also, a State Department spokesperson said the data hasn’t been deleted and now rests with a subcontractor, though more details appear scarce.

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