Rep. Chuy García fallout, House passes Epstein files vote & Evanston pastor speaks out | The Chicago Report
Coming up on "The Chicago Report:" The U.S. House takes a pair of high-profile votes, one to release the Epstein files after a reversal from President Trump, and another condemning Illinois Congressman Chuy García for how he stepped away from reelection. Plus, an Evanston pastor who says he was assaulted by federal immigration agents shares his story and explains why he believes faith leaders must speak out.
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